Mate - unknown does not mean he was shit.oliverfennell wrote:So he should have got such a shot on the basis of LOSING TWICE to an "unknown"? (your own words)DG. wrote: Martinez was an UNKNOWN!!!!
RW was the Champion.
A shot imo would have been against a Big 4 Title Holder as discussed 2 pages back.
Wake up!
Remember Goyo Vargas and Hodkinson?
Remember Eamaom Loughran Vs the mexican fella the giuy who later took Ike Quartey to a draw? I forget the name. Lopez?
Martinez was and still is a very good fighter - WBC Number 1 also,
Oliver Mate,
Even Hagler lost fights - he lost against lesser men than Martinez.
I respet all fighters who step into the ring regardless of certian posts but..
Takaloo lost to Jawaid Khaliq still fought Santos after.
Alexander lost Mellis was STILL lined up t fight to fight for the WBO until knocked out in 1 by a journeyman.
Locket to Tsarenko still fought Pavlik after.
YET THEY STILL GOT WORLD TITLE SHOTS - RW deserved his shot at the big 4.
As James Toney would say....
Next!
Lets get one thing clear I just believe RW talents were better than all the other light middle in the UK but imi the others had an easier route and more opportunities.
I respect all your opinions so let not get too carried away!
RW is retired now and does not have to concern hmself with this stuff.
Enjoy the food, Richard!