The dream of becoming a world champion is now a little closer Sandor Martin (42-3-0; 14 KOs). With all parties in agreement for months, only official confirmation remains for the fight between the Spaniard and the Dominican. Alberto Puello (23-0-0, 10 KOs), who Current Super Lightweight Champion by the World Boxing Council (WBC).
A fight ensues between the two March 1 (early 2nd in Spain) in Barclays Center in New York. This fight is designed in the evening leading up to the mid-fight Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach. For months the Barcelona fighter has been waiting for a date, relying first on ‘Tank’ Davies and then finding a venue for the evening. After everything is ready, The announcement of the Spaniard’s fight was delayed until the organizers -Premier Boxing Champions- saw fit to make it public.
Sander comes next Two quick winsIt took some time for this to come to fruition, with struggles like filming when this World Cup prospect took shape. As the first candidate, The Spaniard stepped aside to allow Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia to face each otherAnd I can’t give anymore. The fact that it has the support of A ‘Top Rank’ Promoter And the mandate of the WBC.
In 2021 Martin opened the doors to the US market with a stunning win over the four-division champion. Mikey Garcia. In 2022 he gave a great performance against another American star. Teofimo LopezIn one suit the judges very controversially awarded the latter by a split decision.
That should be remembered 29-year-old ‘La Avispa’ Puello won the interim title against the undefeated Gary Antuan Russell. And shortly after he was promoted to absolute champion, once Devin Haney stepped aside and was declared ‘Champion in Recession’ by the WBC. The latter has already announced his comeback, but is late to compete directly for his old belt.
For his part, the Catalan boxer will try to enter the small club of Spanish world champions, which has only 14 in the women’s division, including María Jesus Rosa and Zona Pastrana. Kiko Martinez last achieved it in 2021. His victory over Kid Galahad allowed him to reign in the second division, a privilege shared only by him and Javier Castillejo.
