Shortly after Roman “Rocky” Martinez impressively moved to 24-0-1(15) with a fourth round stoppage of Gonzalo Munguia in his second defence of the WBO Super Featherweight title, he contacted 15rounds.com to share some thoughts on his win and what he had planned for the future. Here’s what Martinez had to say.
Anson Wainwright –
Firstly congratulations on an impressive win, what can you tell us about that fight and how you feel looking back on it?
Roman Martinez – I felt it was a great fight and I had a good rival in Gonzalo Munguia.
Anson Wainwright – It was seen by many as a stay busy fight and though he was tough you put on an impressive display. Can you tell us about the finish of the fight?
Roman Martinez – Gonzalo is a good fighter and he had never been knocked out. I prepared for the 12 rounds but the end came early.
Anson Wainwright – What have you done with your time since the fight? What will you do between now and when you get back into training? How long will you have off? Will you go on Holiday if so where?
Roman Martinez – After the fight I took two weeks of to vacation with my family. I already started training for Ricky Burns before the Munguia fight because I knew that in some time in my career we would have met.
Anson Wainwright –
How has your win gone down with your countryman? Were the celebrations? Did you get kind words from people like Tito Trinidad etc?
Roman Martinez – Yes, when we won we had a Caravan and Homage in Vega Baja and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Yes, some fighters came up to me and said that I had a great fight. Tito came up to me and said: you’re the best and no one beats you on 130 or 135.
Anson Wainwright –
You will once again go into the Lion’s den when you fight Ricky Burns. What are your thoughts on him?
Roman Martinez – The fight is confirmed and we will be fighting soon. I’ve been studying burns a long time ago and I already know the fight plan that we’re going to be implementing so the fight doesn’t go the distance.
Anson Wainwright –
How easily did you make weight for your last fight? What is your walk around weight?
Roman Martinez – Easy work, I’ve never had problems making weight. I walk around 140 or 142.
Anson Wainwright –
With Robert Guerrero & Humberto Soto recently leaving 130 things are quite up in the air, who do you see as your main rivals at the top of the division?
Roman Martinez – We’re open to any title opportunity in the 135 pounds. After this fight I want to fight Jorge Solis and and maybe go up to 135 if there is a good opportunity.
Anson Wainwright –
What did you think of the rest of the card. What were your thoughts on Wilfredo Vazquez Jr fight and the Arroyo twins wins?
Roman Martinez – They are all great fighters and they did a good demonstration.
Thanks for your time and good luck with your preparations for the Ricky Burns fight.
Anson Wainwright
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