Birmingham fighter stopped by world champion Martinez
Sergio Martinez stopped Matthew Macklin in the 11th round at Madison Square Garden in New York to remain the world middleweight champion.
But Macklin took great credit from the fight, providing Martinez,who is the linear world champion at the weight, with the toughest test of his reign so far.The Birmingham fighter made life continually uncomfortable for the Argentinian, trading heavy blows what for the most part was an even contest, but he was knocked down twice in the 11th, causing his camp to withdraw their man.Macklin, who, as the son of Irish parents had great support on St Patrick's Day, felt he was in control for much of the fight.
The 29-year-old, who lost on points to Felix Sturm in his challenge for the WBA title, said on Sky Sports: "I thought I had the most momentum, I thought I was in the driver's seat. Some of the rounds were close but I thought I was dictating."I was the one that was boxing to the game plan, and I was taking him out of his."
Macklin explained he took a more considered approach to the fight than usual. - http://www1.skysports.com
Sergio Martinez stopped Matthew Macklin in the 11th round at Madison Square Garden in New York to remain the world middleweight champion.
But Macklin took great credit from the fight, providing Martinez,who is the linear world champion at the weight, with the toughest test of his reign so far.The Birmingham fighter made life continually uncomfortable for the Argentinian, trading heavy blows what for the most part was an even contest, but he was knocked down twice in the 11th, causing his camp to withdraw their man.Macklin, who, as the son of Irish parents had great support on St Patrick's Day, felt he was in control for much of the fight.
The 29-year-old, who lost on points to Felix Sturm in his challenge for the WBA title, said on Sky Sports: "I thought I had the most momentum, I thought I was in the driver's seat. Some of the rounds were close but I thought I was dictating."I was the one that was boxing to the game plan, and I was taking him out of his."
Macklin explained he took a more considered approach to the fight than usual. - http://www1.skysports.com
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