It is not easy to prepare for a fight when you have some of the ailments that I have when preparing for a World Championship fight. I struggle with joint pains, knee pain, and shoulder pain. Without my physical therapist, Dr. Raquel Bordons, I would not be able to train today, and probably would’ve had to retire due to my injuries.
Because I train 6 days a week for an average of 8 hours a day, I am always in constant pain. There are some days when I am so sore that I cannot even walk but I push myself because I know that I have to push myself to be the best fighter in the world. I know that I have to put in more hours than your average fighter because I didn’t grow up a boxer. I started very late in this sport, so that is why I have to train so many hours and put in a lot of work in order to perform at the level that is expected of me and for me to come out victorious.
Face Off: Cotto/Martinez
Miguel Cotto and Sergio Martinez meet face-to-face outside the ring for this exclusive interview with Max Kellerman. Cotto vs. Martinez happens Saturday, June 7th LIVE on Pay-Per-View beginning at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT.
“2 Days: Sergio Martinez” premieres Saturday, May 24th at 11:00 PM ET/PT on HBO.
HBO’s Emmy-Award-winning series “24/7 Cotto/Martinez” premieres Saturday, May 31th at 11:15 PM ET/PT on HBO.
Cotto vs. Martinez happens Saturday, June 7th LIVE on Pay-Per-View beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 PM PT.
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