Boxing
Boxing isn’t exactly known for its insightful thinkers, but that’s part of what has made referee Joe Cortez so special.
Keeping it simple and effective, Sergio Martinez outboxed and dominated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. at the Thomas & Mack Center, winning a 12-round unanimous decision and taking Chavez’s WBC middleweight title in the process. But not without a little late drama.
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez never was threatened Saturday night, so after punishing yet another outclassed opponent, he made a promise.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is tired. Tired of the comparisons to his legendary father. Tired of being denigrated for having grown up amid privilege and affluence. Tired of the accusations he’s lazy and difficult to work with. And, most of all, tired of Sergio Martinez running his mouth about him.
