Throughout its history, only Spain has 14 World Champions Different between male and female category (12+2). Among these is now Sandor Martin . Alberto Puello (23-0-0, 10 kos), next March 1 In it Barclays Center D Brooklyn (New York, USA).
Kiko Martinez He was the last Spaniard to declare himself world champion 2021, And in recent times Samuel Carmona Jairo Noriga They tried without success. Sandor’s situation, in any case, is different then Go into this fight like a fighter with proven pedigree in the big leagues. The Catalan has already dazzled the American public twice, in front of stars like Mikey Garcia and Tefimo Lopez. The first defeated it by a wide margin and the second taught him, although the judges denied the victory. However, however, Barcelona rose in the rankings thanks to the controversial result.
The reality is that Martin has been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. It was the number one contender, but for one reason or another the fight for the title did not materialize, but not too much. Sandor knew that On March 1 his career and the perception of Spanish boxing may change.
Returning to Spain with the world champion belt was a goal and I knew I was going to get it
“I think Spanish boxing is in a sweet moment, but It takes a figure that represents the world and I am very happy and proud to be the flag bearer of that movement.So I’m going to do my best in New York,” says the fighter to the brand, adding: “It’s a goal to come back to Spain with the world champion belt and I know I’m going to get it. I hope this is the first step so that more victories can come for our boxing. “
Martin is visualized by overcoming Puello, but prefers to go step by step and be cautious: “I know what can come if I win, but sometimes it gives me a little vertigo to think about what will happen tomorrow. I prefer to focus on this fight, training, preparing to be the best version of myself. All that follows is the result of this work. I don’t think about what will happen after this fight, only when I return to Spain with this title “said the applicant.
I have been waiting for this since childhood
Already in the first telematic face-off between the two competitors, the champion said that “he will wipe out the division” of the Super League, Sandor was overwhelming in his message: “I’m better than Puello and I’ll show it. This is the opportunity I’ve been expecting since I was little”.
