Sergio Martinez looks forward to proving he is the man who still holds the baton as the best middleweight on the planet. The Argentine pugilist (51-2-2) has heard fight fans elevate Gennady Golovkin to all-time great status.
Not so fast, according to WBC middleweight champ Martinez.
But before the 38-year-old can prove doubters wrong, he will probably undergo a right knee surgery, according to Sampsonboxing Promotions executive Nathan Lewkowicz, co-promoter of Sergio with New York’s Lou DiBella.
“When I was with him in New York [two weeks ago], his leg kept getting swollen from walking,” Lewkowicz said before describing the knee issue as minor. “He should be one hundred percent after [surgery].”
The rough estimate for Martinez’ ring return is still March 2014, he said.
