Roman “Rocky” Martinez vs. Orlando “Siri” Salido: The Rematch By M.DeTyrone

Roman “Rocky” Martinez vs. Orlando “Siri” Salido: The Rematch

By M.DeTyrone

Again, we have a boxer from the island of Puerto Rico, which is an island of 9,104 km2 (3,515 Sq. mi) with a population of less than 4 million vs. Mexico is nation with an area of 1,972,550 km2 (761,606 sq. mi.) 15th in the world with a population of 100,000,000 plus with 40 million of its citizens within the United States. This boxing rivalry is the equivalent of the USA having a boxing rivalry vs. the city of London, England; nevertheless, it’s a rivalry, which transcends boxing.

This is a rematch between Roman “Rocky” Martinez 29-2-2 (17KO) the current WBO World Super Featherweight title  versus the former champion the 34-year-old Orlando “Siri” Salido 42-13-2 (29KO) that will be in Sept 12 at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada. In the first fight, Martinez controlled the distance and offset Salido’s momentum and style. In the rematch, I expect Salido to have adjusted but one thing about Martinez is his chin and his punching power that keeps Salido’s momentum honest. 

You can never count out the warrior Salido in any fight but I would worry about his years of battles and punishment and at his age moving up to a new weight class. Martinez may have his number. If we look at Orlando “Siri” Salido’s number… he has a 72% KO in the first 6 rounds, and a 27%KO from the seventh to the twelve rounds. In the rounds three, four, and 5, Salido has a 48 % KO, and in his last eight fights, 11 times Salido has visited the canvas. Martinez dropped him twice in the third and fifth round in their first fight. If we look at the number of Roman “Rocky” Martinez he has an 82% KO in the first 6 rounds, and an 18% KO from the seventh to the twelve round. In the rounds, four and five Martinez has a 47% KO.

Historically in Super Featherweight / Jr. Lightweight 130 lbs. (59.0 Kilograms) World Title fights between Puerto Rican boxers and Mexican & Mexican-American boxers. Puerto Rican boxers are 11-5-1 (5 KO) 31.25%KO and Mexican & Mexican-American boxers are 5-11-1 (1KO) .06%KO. Independently, if we look at their boxing history Roman “Rocky” Martinez is 3-1-1 (0KO) vs. Mexican & Mexican-American boxers in 5-world title fights and Orlando “Siri” Salido is 3-1 (3KO) vs. Puerto Rican boxers in 4-world title fights. The myths and legends online by the Mexican nationalist boxing fans about Salido being this Puerto Rican boxer destroyer are greatly exaggerated his three world title wins were against Juan Manuel Lopez at 126 lbs. and one against Orlando Cruz.

Interesting world title bout between both boxers but if Martinez improves on his first game plan he can stop Salido, and if Salido adjust his style and his chin holds up then he can win. I believe in the rematch Martinez can win via UD or a SD, if he can drop Salido multiple times and box his way through 12 rounds.