Sergio Martínez vs. Miguel Cotto

Sergio Martínez vs. Miguel Cotto was a professional boxing match contested on June 7, 2014, for the WBC, The Ring and TBRB middleweight championship.

[1] After making his 6th defence of the middleweight title against Martin Murray in April 2013, Martínez had inactive for more than a year and had two separate surgeries performed on his right knee.

[2] In February 2014, it was announced that former 2 division champion Miguel Cotto would move up to middleweight in order to challenge him for the titles on June 7, 2014, at Madison Square Garden.

"[8] Throughout the fight, journalists and fans alike, noticed Martínez was unable to bend, flex and support his own weight while moving in the ring.

[15] Following the bout, Martínez stated that he wanted to continue his boxing career, and expressed his desire to fight against Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.