Comments Thread For: Frank Martin vs. Rances Barthelemy to head Cruz-Roach prelims

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Martin will return for the first time since his June 2024 KO loss to Gervonta "Tank" Davis as part of a free three-fight card streaming before that evening's Isaac Cruz-Lamont Roach Jnr pay-per-view.
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[famicommander]

Barthelemy is a persistent old warhorse. Surprised he's still in the game.

Barthelemy vs world title winners:
NC vs Argenis Mendez 2
W vs Argenis Mendez UD 12
W vs Antonio DeMarco UD 10
W vs Mickey Bey SD 12
W vs Kiryl Relikh UD 12
L vs Kiryl Relikh UD 12
D vs Robert Easter Jr. SD 12
L vs Gary Antuanne Russel TKO 6
L vs Jose Ramirez UD 12

35 pro fights, over 200 amateur fights, 39 years old. Won the IBF 130 and 135 titles with 1 successful defense each. Really should think about hanging the gloves up.

Conversely, if Frank Martin can't afford to lose this fight to this opponent in 2025.

[hitmanjosh]

Frank Martin vs. Rances Barthelemy

This is a very tight fight especially if Frank doesn't get the respect from Barthelemy, he has to punch hard and often and apply loads of pressure smart pressure also. I like Frank in this one but he's moving up and Rances can be slippery but he's old and there's not much you can change with an old dog!