Middleweight champion Sergio Martinez is desperate to cash in on his current stardom, so much so, that he would be willing to drop 10 pounds to fight Manny Pacquiao.
In an interview with Spanish media outlet Cadena Ser, Martinez acknowledged Pacquiao as the best fighter in the world and his desire to fight the Filipino icon.
“There is no doubt in my mind that Manny Pacquiao is the best fighter in the world,” said Martinez.
Though Martinez campaigns at a weight limit of 160 pounds, he feels he could make the weight to face Pacquiao at a catchweight.
“One day I woke up and I weighed 150 pounds,” said Martinez. “I told some media and from there the speculation of a Pacquiao fight took off.”
Thought Martinez would lose strength and power, he feels he would gain other fighting attributes.
“I would gain some speed,” said Martinez.
In the same interview, Martinez noted that a fight between himself and Floyd Mayweather would likely be finalized within the next two weeks.
“I am certain that fight will be made,” said Martinez. “Very, very certain.”
Martinez successfully defended his middleweight championship earlier in the month against Darren Barker. (Source: Ricardo Lois / examiner.com)
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