Martinez defeats Murray on unanimous decision
Martinez improved to 53 victories in 55 fights.
BUENOS AIRES (AP) - Sergio Martinez retained his WBC middleweight title with a unanimous decision over Martin Murray on Saturday despite being sent to the canvas several times by the Englishman.
The three judges all scored the fight 115-112 in favor of the defending champion, a decision sure to be controversial but pleasing to the home fans in Martinez s native Buenos Aires. It was his first fight in his hometown in 11 years after fighting mostly in Europe.
Martinez improved to 53 victories in 55 fights. It was Murray s first loss in 27 fights.
