Sergio Martinez vs. Matthew Macklin - Revision history

Reenthelawman at 08:57, 31 July 2019

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	== Quotes ==		== Quotes ==
	*"I'll never ever quit and wanted to continue. Obviously Buddy (McGirt) knows what he's seeing... I gave it one hundred percent." - [[Matthew Macklin]] in the post-fight interview.		*"I'll never ever quit and wanted to continue. Obviously Buddy (McGirt) knows what he's seeing... I gave it one hundred percent." - [[Matthew Macklin]] in the post-fight interview.

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			before=[[Sergio Martinez vs. Darren Barker\|Martinez vs. Barker]]\|
			title=[[WBC Diamond Middleweight Title Fights\|WBC Diamond Middleweight Title Fight]]<br># 3\|
			after=[[Saul Alvarez vs. Miguel Cotto\|Alvarez vs. Cotto]]\|
			}}
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Kstat124 at 23:40, 14 June 2014

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	<fight>1639068</fight>		<fight>1639068</fight>
	*'''[[~~WBC~~]] Diamond Middleweight Title''' (2nd defense by Martinez)		*'''[[World Boxing Council]] Diamond Middleweight Title''' (2nd defense by Martinez)
			*'''[[The Ring Magazine]] Middleweight Title''' (4th defense by Martinez)
	*'''Promoter:''' [[DiBella Entertainment]]		*'''Promoter:''' [[DiBella Entertainment]]
	*'''Ring Announcer:''' [[Michael Buffer]]		*'''Ring Announcer:''' [[Michael Buffer]]

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	*Sergio Martinez 48-2-2 (27 KOs) vs. Matthew Macklin 28-3 (19 KOs)		*Sergio Martinez 48-2-2 (27 KOs) vs. Matthew Macklin 28-3 (19 KOs)
	*Martinez entered as the middleweight champion and #3 fighter pound-for-pound in the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Macklin, a 6.5/1 betting underdog, was ranked as the #3 middleweight contender according to the same publication. [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/middleweight] [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline]		*Martinez entered as the middleweight champion and #3 fighter pound-for-pound in the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Macklin, a 6.5/1 betting underdog, was ranked as the #3 middleweight contender according to the same publication. [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/middleweight] [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline]
	*Martinez entered having won his four previous matches dating back to December of 2009. Macklin, who was fighting in the United States for the first time since 2005, was coming off a split-decision loss to [[Felix Sturm]] for the [[WBA]] Super World Middleweight Title nine months earlier.		*Martinez entered having won his four previous matches dating back to December of 2009. Macklin, who was fighting in the United States for the first time since 2005, was coming off a controversial split-decision loss to [[Felix Sturm]] for the [[WBA]] Super World Middleweight Title nine months earlier.
	*It was referee [[Eddie Cotton (Referee)\|Eddie Cotton]]'s 60th world title bout.		*It was referee [[Eddie Cotton (Referee)\|Eddie Cotton]]'s 60th world title bout.
	*[http://static.boxrec.com/wiki/a/a8/Martinez_Macklin_scorecards_courtesy_Fight_News.jpg Official Scorecards]		*[http://static.boxrec.com/wiki/a/a8/Martinez_Macklin_scorecards_courtesy_Fight_News.jpg Official Scorecards]

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	[[File:Martmack.jpg\|right\|275px]]		[[File:Martmack.jpg\|right\|275px]]
	*Sergio Martinez 48-2-2 (27 KOs) vs. Matthew Macklin 28-3 (19 KOs)		*Sergio Martinez 48-2-2 (27 KOs) vs. Matthew Macklin 28-3 (19 KOs)
	*Martinez entered as the champion~~, the # 1 middleweight,~~ and ~~the~~ # 3 fighter pound-for-pound in the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Macklin, a 6.5/1 betting underdog, was ranked as the # 4 middleweight according to the same publication. [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/middleweight] [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline]		*Martinez entered as the middleweight champion and #3 fighter pound-for-pound in the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Macklin, a 6.5/1 betting underdog, was ranked as the #3 middleweight contender according to the same publication. [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/middleweight] [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline]
	*Martinez entered having won his four previous matches dating back to December of 2009. Macklin, who was fighting in the United States for the first time since 2005, was coming off a split-decision loss to [[Felix Sturm]] for the [[WBA]] Super World Middleweight Title nine months earlier.		*Martinez entered having won his four previous matches dating back to December of 2009. Macklin, who was fighting in the United States for the first time since 2005, was coming off a split-decision loss to [[Felix Sturm]] for the [[WBA]] Super World Middleweight Title nine months earlier.
	*It was referee [[Eddie Cotton (Referee)\|Eddie Cotton]]'s 60th world title bout.		*It was referee [[Eddie Cotton (Referee)\|Eddie Cotton]]'s 60th world title bout.

Claudevsq at 19:40, 20 March 2012

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	<fight>1639068</fight>		<fight>1639068</fight>
	*'''[[WBC]] Diamond Middleweight Title''' (~~3rd~~ defense by Martinez)		*'''[[WBC]] Diamond Middleweight Title''' (2nd defense by Martinez)
	*'''Promoter:''' [[DiBella Entertainment]]		*'''Promoter:''' [[DiBella Entertainment]]
	*'''Ring Announcer:''' [[Michael Buffer]]		*'''Ring Announcer:''' [[Michael Buffer]]

Slugger at 11:35, 20 March 2012

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	*Martinez entered having won his four previous matches dating back to December of 2009. Macklin, who was fighting in the United States for the first time since 2005, was coming off a split-decision loss to [[Felix Sturm]] for the [[WBA]] Super World Middleweight Title nine months earlier.		*Martinez entered having won his four previous matches dating back to December of 2009. Macklin, who was fighting in the United States for the first time since 2005, was coming off a split-decision loss to [[Felix Sturm]] for the [[WBA]] Super World Middleweight Title nine months earlier.
	*It was referee [[Eddie Cotton (Referee)\|Eddie Cotton]]'s 60th world title bout.		*It was referee [[Eddie Cotton (Referee)\|Eddie Cotton]]'s 60th world title bout.
			*[http://static.boxrec.com/wiki/a/a8/Martinez_Macklin_scorecards_courtesy_Fight_News.jpg Official Scorecards]

	== Bout Summary ==		== Bout Summary ==

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	! Total Punches \|\| Martinez \|\| Macklin		! Total Punches \|\| Martinez \|\| Macklin
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	\| Pct. \|\| 50% \|\| 40%		\| Pct. \|\| 50% \|\| 40%
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	~~[[File:Martmack.jpg\|175px\|thumb\|right\|Official Fight Poster]]~~
	<fight>1639068</fight>		<fight>1639068</fight>
	* '''~~Ring Announcer:~~''' ~~Michael Buffer~~		*'''[[WBC]] Diamond Middleweight Title''' (3rd defense by Martinez)
	*'''Promoter:''' [[DiBella Entertainment]]		*'''Promoter:''' [[DiBella Entertainment]]
			*'''Ring Announcer:''' [[Michael Buffer]]
	*'''Aired On:''' [[HBO World Championship Boxing]] (Main Event)		*'''Aired On:''' [[HBO World Championship Boxing]] (Main Event)
	* '''[[WBC]] Diamond Middleweight Title''' (3rd defense by Martinez)		<br clear=all>
	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* Sergio Martinez 48-2-2 (27 KOs) vs. Matthew Macklin 28-3 (19 KOs)		[[File:Martmack.jpg\|right\|275px]]
	* Martinez entered as the champion, the # 1 middleweight, and the # 3 fighter pound-for-pound in the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Macklin, a 6.5/1 betting underdog, was ranked as the # 4 middleweight according to the same publication. [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/middleweight] [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline]		*Sergio Martinez 48-2-2 (27 KOs) vs. Matthew Macklin 28-3 (19 KOs)
	* Martinez entered having won his four previous matches dating back to December of 2009. Macklin, who was fighting in the United States for the first time since 2005, was coming off a split-decision loss to [[Felix Sturm]] for the [[WBA]] Super World Middleweight Title nine months earlier.		*Martinez entered as the champion, the # 1 middleweight, and the # 3 fighter pound-for-pound in the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Macklin, a 6.5/1 betting underdog, was ranked as the # 4 middleweight according to the same publication. [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/middleweight] [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline]
	* It was referee [[Eddie Cotton (Referee)\|Eddie Cotton]]'s 60th world title bout.		*Martinez entered having won his four previous matches dating back to December of 2009. Macklin, who was fighting in the United States for the first time since 2005, was coming off a split-decision loss to [[Felix Sturm]] for the [[WBA]] Super World Middleweight Title nine months earlier.
			*It was referee [[Eddie Cotton (Referee)\|Eddie Cotton]]'s 60th world title bout.

	== Bout Summary ==		== Bout Summary ==
	In the opening round, Martinez circled Macklin, who largely stayed in the center of the ring, and moved in quickly and threw. Macklin was a bit more restrained than in his previous bouts early and he sought to solve Martinez's movement. Martinez looked to keep Macklin out of range, move in quickly while landing and get back out of range. A left hand caught Macklin coming forward midway through Round 2 and, although it did not appear to hurt him, sent him stumbling back into the ropes. Macklin had an improved 3rd Round landing with a few straight right hands to the body, as neither man landed with great effect. The chess match continued in Round 4 as both fighters evaded the greatest punishment from their opponent. A left hand at 1:30 caught Macklin as the two were tangled and made it appear his glove might touch, although it likely would have been ruled a slip. Macklin appeared to be gaining confidence in the 5th Round; a round he likely won by putting punches together. The two exchanged power shots as the round closed. Martinez had a stronger Round 6 landing with several decent counter shots. A knockdown was ruled in Round 7 as in blocking a punch Martinez stumbled over the legs of Macklin causing his glove to touch the mat. Martinez appeared to be spurred by the knockdown and looked to take it to Macklin to close the round. Martinez had perhaps his strongest round in the 8th as he turned up his aggression and caught Macklin with several good shots. The champion began to distance himself from his opponent in Round 9. He moved in and out and landed well against Macklin who was a step slow. Martinez took Round 10 catching Macklin with single counter shots. Macklin was spun around and stumbled into the ropes as the round ended. At 2:42 of Round 11, a straight left caught Macklin coming forward and sent him stumbling back and down. He made it to his feet at the count of six and was allowed to continue, as he bled from a cut the opened outside his right and left eyebrows. Martinez came forward and landed another straight left hand that put Macklin down on his side. He again got to his feet at the count of six as the round ended. Following the round and with Macklin on the stool, trainer [[James (Buddy) McGirt]] waved for the referee [[Eddie Cotton (Referee)\|Eddie Cotton]] to call an end to the bout, which he did.		In the opening round, Martinez circled Macklin, who largely stayed in the center of the ring, and moved in quickly and threw. Macklin was a bit more restrained than in his previous bouts early and he sought to solve Martinez's movement. Martinez looked to keep Macklin out of range, move in quickly while landing and get back out of range. A left hand caught Macklin coming forward midway through Round 2 and, although it did not appear to hurt him, sent him stumbling back into the ropes. Macklin had an improved 3rd Round landing with a few straight right hands to the body, as neither man landed with great effect. The chess match continued in Round 4 as both fighters evaded the greatest punishment from their opponent. A left hand at 1:30 caught Macklin as the two were tangled and made it appear his glove might touch, although it likely would have been ruled a slip. Macklin appeared to be gaining confidence in the 5th Round; a round he likely won by putting punches together. The two exchanged power shots as the round closed. Martinez had a stronger Round 6 landing with several decent counter shots. A knockdown was ruled in Round 7 as in blocking a punch Martinez stumbled over the legs of Macklin causing his glove to touch the mat. Martinez appeared to be spurred by the knockdown and looked to take it to Macklin to close the round. Martinez had perhaps his strongest round in the 8th as he turned up his aggression and caught Macklin with several good shots. The champion began to distance himself from his opponent in Round 9. He moved in and out and landed well against Macklin who was a step slow. Martinez took Round 10 catching Macklin with single counter shots. Macklin was spun around and stumbled into the ropes as the round ended. At 2:42 of Round 11, a straight left caught Macklin coming forward and sent him stumbling back and down. He made it to his feet at the count of six and was allowed to continue, as he bled from a cut the opened outside his right and left eyebrows. Martinez came forward and landed another straight left hand that put Macklin down on his side. He again got to his feet at the count of six as the round ended. Following the round and with Macklin on the stool, trainer [[James (Buddy) McGirt]] waved for the referee [[Eddie Cotton (Referee)\|Eddie Cotton]] to call an end to the bout, which he did.

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			! Total Punches \|\| Martinez \|\| Macklin
			\|-
			\| Landed \|\| 183 \|\| 135
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			\| Thrown \|\| 437 \|\| 461
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			\| Pct. \|\| 42% \|\| 29%
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			! Jabs \|\| Martinez \|\| Macklin
			\|-
			\| Landed \|\| 74 \|\| 31
			\|-
			\| Thrown \|\| 219 \|\| 199
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			\| Pct. \|\| 34% \|\| 16%
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			! Power Punches \|\| Martinez \|\| Macklin
			\|-
			\| Landed \|\| 109 \|\| 104
			\|-
			\| Thrown \|\| 218 \|\| 262
			\|-
			\| Pct. \|\| 50% \|\| 40%
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	[[File:Martmack.jpg\|175px\|thumb\|right\|Official Fight Poster]]		[[File:Martmack.jpg\|175px\|thumb\|right\|Official Fight Poster]]
	<fight>1639068</fight>		<fight>1639068</fight>

Bert at 19:23, 18 March 2012

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	* Martinez entered as the champion, the # 1 middleweight, and the # 3 fighter pound-for-pound in the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Macklin, a 6.5/1 betting underdog, was ranked as the # 4 middleweight according to the same publication. [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/middleweight] [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline]		* Martinez entered as the champion, the # 1 middleweight, and the # 3 fighter pound-for-pound in the world according to [[The Ring Magazine]]. Macklin, a 6.5/1 betting underdog, was ranked as the # 4 middleweight according to the same publication. [http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/middleweight] [http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/odds/moneyline]
	* Martinez entered having won his four previous matches dating back to December of 2009. Macklin, who was fighting in the United States for the first time since 2005, was coming off a split-decision loss to [[Felix Sturm]] for the [[WBA]] Super World Middleweight Title nine months earlier.		* Martinez entered having won his four previous matches dating back to December of 2009. Macklin, who was fighting in the United States for the first time since 2005, was coming off a split-decision loss to [[Felix Sturm]] for the [[WBA]] Super World Middleweight Title nine months earlier.
	* It was referee [[Eddie Cotton]]'s 60th world title bout.		* It was referee [[Eddie Cotton (Referee)\|Eddie Cotton]]'s 60th world title bout.
	== Bout Summary ==		== Bout Summary ==
	In the opening round, Martinez circled Macklin, who largely stayed in the center of the ring, and moved in quickly and threw. Macklin was a bit more restrained than in his previous bouts early and he sought to solve Martinez's movement. Martinez looked to keep Macklin out of range, move in quickly while landing and get back out of range. A left hand caught Macklin coming forward midway through Round 2 and, although it did not appear to hurt him, sent him stumbling back into the ropes. Macklin had an improved 3rd Round landing with a few straight right hands to the body, as neither man landed with great effect. The chess match continued in Round 4 as both fighters evaded the greatest punishment from their opponent. A left hand at 1:30 caught Macklin as the two were tangled and made it appear his glove might touch, although it likely would have been ruled a slip. Macklin appeared to be gaining confidence in the 5th Round; a round he likely won by putting punches together. The two exchanged power shots as the round closed. Martinez had a stronger Round 6 landing with several decent counter shots. A knockdown was ruled in Round 7 as in blocking a punch Martinez stumbled over the legs of Macklin causing his glove to touch the mat. Martinez appeared to be spurred by the knockdown and looked to take it to Macklin to close the round. Martinez had perhaps his strongest round in the 8th as he turned up his aggression and caught Macklin with several good shots. The champion began to distance himself from his opponent in Round 9. He moved in and out and landed well against Macklin who was a step slow. Martinez took Round 10 catching Macklin with single counter shots. Macklin was spun around and stumbled into the ropes as the round ended. At 2:42 of Round 11, a straight left caught Macklin coming forward and sent him stumbling back and down. He made it to his feet at the count of six and was allowed to continue, as he bled from a cut the opened outside his right and left eyebrows. Martinez came forward and landed another straight left hand that put Macklin down on his side. He again got to his feet at the count of six as the round ended. Following the round and with Macklin on the stool, trainer [[James (Buddy) McGirt]] waved for the referee [[Eddie Cotton (Referee)\|Eddie Cotton]] to call an end to the bout, which he did.		In the opening round, Martinez circled Macklin, who largely stayed in the center of the ring, and moved in quickly and threw. Macklin was a bit more restrained than in his previous bouts early and he sought to solve Martinez's movement. Martinez looked to keep Macklin out of range, move in quickly while landing and get back out of range. A left hand caught Macklin coming forward midway through Round 2 and, although it did not appear to hurt him, sent him stumbling back into the ropes. Macklin had an improved 3rd Round landing with a few straight right hands to the body, as neither man landed with great effect. The chess match continued in Round 4 as both fighters evaded the greatest punishment from their opponent. A left hand at 1:30 caught Macklin as the two were tangled and made it appear his glove might touch, although it likely would have been ruled a slip. Macklin appeared to be gaining confidence in the 5th Round; a round he likely won by putting punches together. The two exchanged power shots as the round closed. Martinez had a stronger Round 6 landing with several decent counter shots. A knockdown was ruled in Round 7 as in blocking a punch Martinez stumbled over the legs of Macklin causing his glove to touch the mat. Martinez appeared to be spurred by the knockdown and looked to take it to Macklin to close the round. Martinez had perhaps his strongest round in the 8th as he turned up his aggression and caught Macklin with several good shots. The champion began to distance himself from his opponent in Round 9. He moved in and out and landed well against Macklin who was a step slow. Martinez took Round 10 catching Macklin with single counter shots. Macklin was spun around and stumbled into the ropes as the round ended. At 2:42 of Round 11, a straight left caught Macklin coming forward and sent him stumbling back and down. He made it to his feet at the count of six and was allowed to continue, as he bled from a cut the opened outside his right and left eyebrows. Martinez came forward and landed another straight left hand that put Macklin down on his side. He again got to his feet at the count of six as the round ended. Following the round and with Macklin on the stool, trainer [[James (Buddy) McGirt]] waved for the referee [[Eddie Cotton (Referee)\|Eddie Cotton]] to call an end to the bout, which he did.

Bert at 19:20, 18 March 2012

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	* It was referee [[Eddie Cotton]]'s 60th world title bout.		* It was referee [[Eddie Cotton]]'s 60th world title bout.
	== Bout Summary ==		== Bout Summary ==
	In the opening round, Martinez circled Macklin, who largely stayed in the center of the ring, and moved in quickly and threw. Macklin was a bit more restrained than in his previous bouts early and he sought to solve Martinez's movement. Martinez looked to keep Macklin out of range, move in quickly while landing and get back out of range. A left hand caught Macklin coming forward midway through Round 2 and, although it did not appear to hurt him, sent him stumbling back into the ropes. Macklin had an improved 3rd Round landing with a few straight right hands to the body, as neither man landed with great effect. The chess match continued in Round 4 as both fighters evaded the greatest punishment from their opponent. A left hand at 1:30 caught Macklin as the two were tangled and made it appear his glove might touch, although it likely would have been ruled a slip. Macklin appeared to be gaining confidence in the 5th Round; a round he likely won by putting punches together. The two exchanged power shots as the round closed. Martinez had a stronger Round 6 landing with several decent counter shots. A knockdown was ruled in Round 7 as in blocking a punch Martinez stumbled over the legs of Macklin causing his glove to touch the mat. Martinez appeared to be spurred by the knockdown and looked to take it to Macklin to close the round. Martinez had perhaps his strongest round in the 8th as he turned up his aggression and caught Macklin with several good shots. The champion began to distance himself from his opponent in Round 9. He moved in and out and landed well against Macklin who was a step slow. Martinez took Round 10 catching Macklin with single counter shots. Macklin was spun around and stumbled into the ropes as the round ended. At 2:42 of Round 11, a straight left caught Macklin coming forward and sent him stumbling back and down. He made it to his feet at the count of six and was allowed to continue, as he bled from a cut the opened outside his right and left eyebrows. Martinez came forward and landed another straight left hand that put Macklin down on his side. He again got to his feet at the count of six as the round ended. Following the round and with Macklin on the stool, trainer [[James (Buddy) McGirt]] waved for the referee [[Eddie Cotton]] to call an end to the bout, which he did.		In the opening round, Martinez circled Macklin, who largely stayed in the center of the ring, and moved in quickly and threw. Macklin was a bit more restrained than in his previous bouts early and he sought to solve Martinez's movement. Martinez looked to keep Macklin out of range, move in quickly while landing and get back out of range. A left hand caught Macklin coming forward midway through Round 2 and, although it did not appear to hurt him, sent him stumbling back into the ropes. Macklin had an improved 3rd Round landing with a few straight right hands to the body, as neither man landed with great effect. The chess match continued in Round 4 as both fighters evaded the greatest punishment from their opponent. A left hand at 1:30 caught Macklin as the two were tangled and made it appear his glove might touch, although it likely would have been ruled a slip. Macklin appeared to be gaining confidence in the 5th Round; a round he likely won by putting punches together. The two exchanged power shots as the round closed. Martinez had a stronger Round 6 landing with several decent counter shots. A knockdown was ruled in Round 7 as in blocking a punch Martinez stumbled over the legs of Macklin causing his glove to touch the mat. Martinez appeared to be spurred by the knockdown and looked to take it to Macklin to close the round. Martinez had perhaps his strongest round in the 8th as he turned up his aggression and caught Macklin with several good shots. The champion began to distance himself from his opponent in Round 9. He moved in and out and landed well against Macklin who was a step slow. Martinez took Round 10 catching Macklin with single counter shots. Macklin was spun around and stumbled into the ropes as the round ended. At 2:42 of Round 11, a straight left caught Macklin coming forward and sent him stumbling back and down. He made it to his feet at the count of six and was allowed to continue, as he bled from a cut the opened outside his right and left eyebrows. Martinez came forward and landed another straight left hand that put Macklin down on his side. He again got to his feet at the count of six as the round ended. Following the round and with Macklin on the stool, trainer [[James (Buddy) McGirt]] waved for the referee [[Eddie Cotton (Referee)\|Eddie Cotton]] to call an end to the bout, which he did.

	== Quotes ==		== Quotes ==
	*"I'll never ever quit and wanted to continue. Obviously Buddy (McGirt) knows what he's seeing... I gave it one hundred percent." - [[Matthew Macklin]] in the post-fight interview.		*"I'll never ever quit and wanted to continue. Obviously Buddy (McGirt) knows what he's seeing... I gave it one hundred percent." - [[Matthew Macklin]] in the post-fight interview.