Christy Martin: record, next fight and profile →
Jim Martin, the husband of famed female fighter Christy Martin, was guilty Friday of trying to kill her, according to Florida radio station WBDO. Jurors convicted the 68-year-old man on charges of attempted second-degree murder, attempted voluntary manslaughter with a firearm, and aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, the radio station reported.
The trial of Jim Martin for allegedly stabbing and shooting his wife — famed female boxer Christy Martin — was set to begin today in Florida, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Christy Martin, the women's Super Welterweight Boxing Champ, is taking a shot at the California State Athletic Commission, claiming the organization is sexist and she lost what would have been her 50th victory as a result.
On June 4th Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. pulled out a tougher-than-expected majority decision over Germany's Sebastian Zbik in a grueling fight. Taking place inside the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Chavez-Zbik was a showcase of both Chavez's grit as well as his limitations in certain areas.
Diego Magdaleno of Las Vegas will defend his NABF Junior Lightweight title when he takes on Alejandro Perez of Salinas, Calif. on a Top Rank title card at the Texas Station Gambling Hall and Casino on North Rancho Drive in Las Vegas on Friday, July 15.
Staples Center, Los Angeles, California - The opening bout saw Alejandro (Alex) Luna of Bellflower, CA improve his record to 6-0 but sees his knockout streak stop at 5. He grabbed a well earned decision over Cesar Garcia. Both men traded shots openly with Luna seemingly landing the heavier shots but he was also open for a lot of Garcia's countering. Scores of 40-36 three times improve Luna to 6-0 (5 KOs) while Garcia falls to 3-7 (1KO)
The weights are in for Saturday's big fight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The "Son of a Legend" Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. challenges Sebastian Zbik for the WBC middleweight title. Chavez came in at an even 160-pounds, while the champion was 158.8. Both of them looked in great shape.
Wishire Grand Hotel, Los Angeles, CA- Former champion Christy Martin (49-5-3) is set to return to the ring for the first time in over 20 months when she faces Dakota Stone (9-8-5) in a rematch of their September 2009 clash. Martin won via majority decision. After bringing both fighters to the podium, promoter Bob Arum announced that another female fighter was sitting in the crowd and that she would probably want to face the winner of the Martin-Stone fight that takes place on Saturday. That fighter was boxer and model Mia St. John.
World Champion Sebastion Zbik has a message for Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Hollywood,Ca. --- Unbeaten WBC Middleweight Champion Sebastian Zbik of Germany works out during media day Wednesday at the Fortune Gym in Hollywood for his upcoming WBC World Middleweight title fight against #1 contender Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Culiacan,Mexico. Zbik vs Chavez Jr. is promoted by Top Rank in association with Zanfer Promotions, Universum Media Network, Tecate and Staples Center and will take place on Saturday, June 4 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and be televised on HBO Boxing After Dark. Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank.