<p> Middleweight champion Sergio Martinez defends his title against Matthew Macklin on Saturday night at the Theater in Madison Square Garden. Here is a video preview from HBO.</p>

Middleweight champion Sergio Martinez defends his title against Matthew Macklin on Saturday night at the Theater in Madison Square Garden. Here is a video preview from HBO.

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