Best fights of Sergio Martínez
Over 25 years as a professional, Sergio Martínez has compiled a 57-3-2 (32) record, including 19 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Sergio Martínez KOs Paul Williams in their 2nd fight
On November 20, 2010 Sergio Martínez defended his WBC and The Ring middleweight titles against Paul Williams. It was their second meeting. Martínez was 35 years old with a record of 45-2-2, and Williams was 29 with a record of 39-1. Martínez was coming off a win and Williams was on a 6-fight winning streak. Martínez stopped Paul Williams via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the titles.
2. Sergio Martínez defeats Kelly Pavlik
On April 17, 2010 Sergio Martínez fought Kelly Pavlik for the WBC, WBO, and The Ring middleweight titles. Martínez was 35 years old with a record of 44-2-2, and Pavlik was 28 with a record of 36-1. Martínez was coming off a loss, while Pavlik was on a 2-fight winning streak. Martínez won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
3. Sergio Martínez defeats Julio César Chávez Jr.
On September 15, 2012 Sergio Martínez, the The Ring middleweight champion, met Julio César Chávez Jr., the WBC middleweight champion, in a title unification fight. Martínez was 37 years old with a record of 49-2-2, and Jr. was 26 with a record of 46-0-1. Martínez was on a 5-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Martínez won via unanimous decision. Became the unified middleweight champion.
4. Sergio Martínez defeats Martin Murray
On April 27, 2013 Sergio Martínez defended his WBC and The Ring middleweight titles against Martin Murray. Martínez was 38 years old with a record of 50-2-2, and Murray was 30 with a record of 25-0-1. Martínez was on a 6-fight winning streak and Murray was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Martínez won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
5. Sergio Martínez loses to Miguel Cotto via KO
On June 7, 2014 Sergio Martínez defended his WBC and The Ring middleweight titles against Miguel Cotto. Martínez was 39 years old with a record of 51-2-2, and Cotto was 33 with a record of 38-4. Martínez was on a 7-fight winning streak and Cotto was coming off a win. Cotto stopped Martínez via retirement in the 10th round. Lost the titles. Lasted into the 10th round.
6. Sergio Martínez KOs Darren Barker
On October 1, 2011 Sergio Martínez defended his The Ring middleweight title against Darren Barker. Martínez was 36 years old with a record of 47-2-2, and Barker was 29 with a record of 23-0. Martínez was on a 3-fight winning streak and Barker was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Martínez stopped Darren Barker via KO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
7. Sergio Martínez stops Matthew Macklin
On March 17, 2012 Sergio Martínez defended his The Ring middleweight title against Matthew Macklin. Martínez was 37 years old with a record of 48-2-2, and Macklin was 29 with a record of 28-3. Martínez was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Macklin was coming off a loss. Martínez stopped Matthew Macklin via retirement in the 11th round. Defended the title.
8. Sergio Martínez KOs Sergiy Dzinziruk
On March 12, 2011 Sergio Martínez defended his The Ring middleweight title against Sergiy Dzinziruk. Martínez was 36 years old with a record of 46-2-2, and Dzinziruk was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martínez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Martínez stopped Sergiy Dzinziruk via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
9. Sergio Martínez KOs Alvaro Moreno Gamboa in their 2nd fight
On October 5, 2005 Sergio Martínez defended his WBC Latino super welterweight title against Alvaro Moreno Gamboa. It was their second meeting. Martínez was 30 years old with a record of 33-1-1, and Gamboa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martínez was on a 17-fight winning streak. Martínez stopped Alvaro Moreno Gamboa via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
10. Sergio Martínez KOs Adrian Stone
On October 9, 2003 Sergio Martínez defended his IBO super welterweight title against Adrian Stone. Martínez was 28 years old with a record of 29-1-1, and Stone was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martínez was on a 13-fight winning streak. Martínez stopped Adrian Stone via KO in the 12th round. Defended the title.