Sergio Martinez vs Miguel Cotto June 7th HBO PPV

[crusader]

Some good give and take in this fight

[WorldPeace2014]

R3: Good action on the inside. Maicel's lands a pair of looping overhabnd rights. Melendez comes back with a series of quick jabs.

[Baby Face Finster]

Melendez is dirty. I hope he gets stretched.

[WorldPeace2014]

Melendez is one fight removed from a 10-round unanimous-decision win over Richard Gutierrez in March.

[WorldPeace2014]

ROUND 4: Melendez's tight defense continues to help him as Maicel steps on the gas pedal and unloads with hooks against his guard.

[crusader]

10-7 4th for Maciel, as Melendez is deducted for a low blow then dropped

[gilgamesh]

Fights even now

[gilgamesh]

This has become a very good fight. That 5th round could've went either way. I think Melendez edged it slightly, but Maciel could easily take it, he finished strong ands started strong. Melendez controlled the middle portion

47-46 Melendez

[gilgamesh]

57-55 Melendez

Maciel is bringing a great effort on short notice. I'm sure he was supposed to be out of here by now in the minds of the people that set this up.

[Baby Face Finster]

I used to be a Cotto fan but he seems to be too full of himself and arrogant these days so I hope Martinez beats him and then gathers enough courage to face the G-Train afterwards.

[crusader]

Melendez in a bit of trouble again

[gilgamesh]

Maciel brought it in Round 7. I think he took that round.

67-66 Melendez....good fight.

Could be the other way.

[gilgamesh]

I used to be a Cotto fan but he seems to be too full of himself and arrogant these days so I hope Martinez beats him and then gathers enough courage to face the G-Train afterwards.

I like both Cotto and Martinez.

I've never seen Cotto in a bad fight in all the years I've been watching him. I expect that will continue to be the case after tonight.

Martinez is a very exciting Middleweight Champion, and have enjoyed his reign a lot.

I just hope for a good fight tonight. I have the utmost respect for both fighters. Should be a doozy!!!

[gilgamesh]

6 rounds to 2

76-74 Melendez

[Baby Face Finster]

I got this fight even 75-75 after 8.

[gilgamesh]

7 rounds to 2

86-83 Melendez

Good fight, good effort from Maciel. I don't think he's quite done enough for the upset. It could be closer, but I think he needs something big in the final round.

[crusader]

Last round for Maciel

[gilgamesh]

I had that final round for Maciel

95-93 Melendez

Good fight, good experience for both. I'd like to see Maciel fight again even though he's probably not gonna get this.

[Baby Face Finster]

I have it a draw 94-94. I had Maciel winning the 1st, 5, 7 and 10 but because of the 3 point swing I have it even.

[gilgamesh]

I have it a draw 94-94. I had Maciel winning the 1st, 5, 7 and 10 but because of the 3 point swing I have it even.

I had Maciel winning the 4th, 7th and 10th

[Baby Face Finster]

97-91? WTF

[crusader]

Maciel wins MD!

[gilgamesh]

97-91? WTF

Wow! Maciel got it! And 96-92, 97-91 margins no less.

[Baby Face Finster]

I thought for sure once I heard the 97-91 score that they had given it to Melendez. Only 1 judge scored the fight correct and that was the 94-94 scorecard.

[crusader]

I could see the 1st, 4th, 7th, 9th, and 10th for Maciel.

When they said 97-91 I actually thought it was going to Maciel, because he took the 7th and 10th fairly clearly imo.