Matthew Macklin may take Sergio Martinez fight

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    Birmingham middleweight Matthew Macklin may opt for a shot at WBC champion Sergio Martinez instead of a rematch with Felix Sturm.

    Macklin, 29, lost a controversial split decision for Sturm's WBA title but although a second fight is in the offing, other options are available.

    Macklin told BBC WM: "There's talk about me fighting Sergio Martinez in Madison Square Garden.

    "I did think I won the (Sturm) fight, so Martinez would be my first choice."

    Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/13992921.stm
     

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