RSR Boxing Results: Sergio Martinez Defeats Kelly Pavlik

By Geno McGahee

Sergio Martinez Defeats Kelly Pavlik

Sergio Martinez, 45-2-2, 24 KO’s, actually got a fair shake and also picked up the WBC and WBO Middleweight Titles from the powerful Kelly Pavlik, 36-2, 32 KO’s, via unanimous decision by scores of 115-111, 116-111, and 115-112.  From the opening round, Martinez used his speed to confuse and outwork Pavlik.  In the middle rounds, Pavlik began to take control, using his jab and scored a knockdown with a right hand.  In the third part of the fight, Martinez came back and cut Pavlik and took over the fight and left little doubt in the end. 

Lucian Bute Destroys Edison Miranda

Lucian Bute, 26-0, 21 KO’s, the IBF Super Middleweight Champion, had little trouble with the powerful Edison Miranda, 33-5, 29 KO’s, in the third round with a great uppercut.  The “new and improved” Miranda did present a different look as he kept his left hand extended out and moved around the ring, boxing Bute as he came forward.  In the first two rounds, Bute was able to get his punches off while Miranda struggled to find the mark. 

In the third round, Bute began landing hard shots on Miranda.  Miranda posed and clowned, but a left uppercut would send him to the floor in a heap.  Miranda got to his feet but was extremely wobbly and the referee waved it off.   Another great performance for Bute.