CINTRON PLEADS HIS WAY TO A DRAW

By Oleg Bershadsky

Martinez managed to outland, cut, knockdown, and control his opponent throughout the fight, and after all was said and done he received a majority draw for his dominating performance. Now this may appear to be a strange statement to boxing neophytes, but is an all too familiar scene for long time boxing fans that have grown used to bad judging and crooked decisions.

Cintron came into the fight supremely confident, seemingly riding a wave of redemption after the recent revelation of illegal hand wrapping tactics employed by Margarito’s corner that put his two losses to the Mexican boxer into question. Yet the consolation of believing oneself to still be truly undefeated appeared to be a fleeting enjoyment at best as Cintron put on an uninspired performance. He appeared tentative and was stingy with his punches, as he continued to eat left hands from Martinez throughout the fight. read more