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September 6, 2012 3PM EST

Q&A with Sergio Martinez

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Archived Q&A with Sergio Martinez

  • Q

    Thank you Sergio Martinez for joining us for today’s Q&A. Welcome! What’s your training regimen like?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    My training without a doubt is the best of all my life. It has been the hardest and strongest but today i am better than ever.

  • Q

    What or who inspired you to become a boxer?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    Probably have to say watching Muhamad Ali, Carlos Monzon, Ray Leonard and Pernel Withaker from the begining of mu career. They helped me learn a lot about boxing.

  • Q

    If you could fight anyone from the past or present who would it be and why?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    Probably any of the boxers i named in the previous question. It would be an impossible dream.

  • Q

    Hello champ. I would like to know what will be your next step if you win Chavez Jr. Thanks.

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    On the 16th I can let you know. But before Chavez Jr I don't really like talking about what's coming in the future.

  • Q

    ืHi Champ! How will you handle Chavez's weight because he always comes in much heavier than his opponent on fight night?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    Chavez Jr has a problem but how will he be able to resist my punches?

  • Q

    Hey Sergio, with all the pressure, criticism, and skeptics, what do you do to keep your mind clear and focused on this tremendous fight?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    I do the same every fight. I concentrate and I focus the same as this will be the biggest fight like all of them were.

  • Q

    do you plan fighting into your 40s?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    I'm not sure when I'm going to stop boxing but I doubt I'll go into it in my 40s.

  • Q

    What was the toughest fight you ever had in your career ?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    The Kelly Pavlik fight and Paul Williams were the hardest.

  • Q

    Do you expect the Chavez Jr. fight to be like the Pavlik fight?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    Mayweather, Me as #2 and #3 is Andre Ward

  • Q

    Champ, do you think Chavez's age-advantage will be a problem for you?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    It would be an advantage if he was smarter than me, but since he's not smarter than me it won't be an advantage for him.

  • Q

    Do you find fighting southpaw to be just a slight advantage or a much bigger advantage?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    It is an advantage you just need to know to use it as an advantage.

  • Q

    Hi champ. Whatever the outcome. How do you see this fight as an impact to your legacy in boxing?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    It's a positive impact in my career, it'll give me my belt back again so it's definitely positive.

  • Q

    Do you feel Williams and Pavlik were tougher opponents than Chavez will be?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    Yes

  • Q

    Do you plan on coming in this fight any heavier than usual or about the same you were for the Macklin and Barker fights?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    No the same. I'm doing everything the same as my past fights.

  • Q

    Hi Maravilla! How do you plan on knocking out Chavez Jr? With multiple,accurate shots or with one big punch?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    I would have to work a lot of course as I do with every fight.

  • Q

    Hola , have your ever done any amateur boxing ?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    Yes 41 fights

  • Q

    would you be willing to go up in weight to fight andre ward?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    For sure in the future maybe we can think about that but first Chavez Jr.

  • Q

    I just want to give you props.....you are an awesome fighter! What makes you so good?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    Thank you very much that's a big compliment. It's not that I'm good, I work harder than everybody.

  • Q

    Do you really think you can K.O. Chavez? He has proven to have a hard chin. Or will you destroy his body?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    Everybody talks about his chin and nobody talks about how much I'll hit him but yes I'm sure I'm going to knock him out.

  • Q

    What weight would you consider fighting Floyd Mayweather at if the chance occured?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    It would be something to discuss at a catch weight but there's no problem.

  • Q

    Are there any future plans to fight in your homeland or Spain, so your people can see you up close in the game?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    In Argentina I would love to fight in the future. I don't know with who or when but it's something I would love to do

  • Q

    Hi Sergio looking forward to your fight next weekend. How do you see the fight playing out? Why is there Bad Blood?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    Thank you, it's an honor to have so many people at the fight. I want to KO Chavez Jr. the reason being that he's a champion but doesn't deserve to be a champion, he's not the best.

  • Q

    sergio, what foods do you eat the day before your fight and the day of the fight

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    My majority of meals is pasta with no sauce but with olive oil and cheese. Pure carbohydrates!

  • Q

    What's the heaviest you ever weighted in for a fight?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    170

  • Q

    Would you consider a fight with Alvarez?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    Yes with no problem.

  • Q

    Do you think you will cut up Chavez Jr with your trademark counterpunching?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    I hope so! That's what I'm aiming for.

  • Q

    Do you listen to music to get amped before a fight?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    No there's no ritual. I'm calm and I don't use music to get pumped up.

  • Q

    Should you defeat Chavez on September the 15th, would you be willing to fight Golovkin next and will you unify titlebelts with the other belt-holders in the division?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    I believe it can happen but I don't want to answer questions like that before Chavez Jr.

  • Q

    What is Chavez Jr biggest weakness that you will take advantage of?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    His lack of speed.

  • Q

    Whats your favorite latino american fighter of all time?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    Carlos Montoya and Muhammad Ali

  • Q

    Sergio ... You're the Champ ... What has been your biggest motivation to continue Boxing?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    My motivation is I want to be a #1 pound for pound.

  • Q

    That's all the time we have for today's Q&A. A huge thank you to Sergio Martinez for joining us. Anything else you'd like to say, Sergio?

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    Sergio Martinez says:

    Thank you for joining in and I wanted to say hi to everyone. On September 15 you're in for a show and I'm dedicating this fight to all my fans!