Sergio Martinez(Canastota, NY – May 31, 2013) The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced reigning world middleweight champion Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez will attend festivities planned for the 24th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Weekend June 6 to 9.

“Sergio Martinez is a charismatic boxing superstar and recognized the world over as one of the top pound-for-pound best in the sport,” said Hall of Fame director Edward Brophy. “We’re looking forward to welcoming him back to Canastota.”

The fighting pride of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Martinez turned pro in 1997. “Maravilla” captured the WBC light middleweight championship before going up in weight to defeat Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik (W 12) in 2010 for the WBC / WBO / The Ring middleweight titles. During his championship career, he has registered wins over Alex Bunema (TKO 8), Paul Williams (KO 2), Darren Barker (KO 11), Matthew Macklin (TKO 11), Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (W 12) and, most recently, Martin Murray (W 12) in front of nearly 50,000 fans in his hometown of Buenos Aires. His pro record now stands at 51-2-2 (28 KOs). Martinez will be accompanied to Canastota by his advisor Sampson Lewkowicz.

“Sergio Martinez is very excited to share and be a part of the Hall of Fame festivities with all of his fans,” said Lewkowicz.

For more information on the Hall of Fame’s 24th Annual Induction Weekend, call (315) 697-7095 or visit online at www.ibhof.com.

 

By martha

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