Lester Martinez: record, next fight and profile →
Having beaten Immanuwel Aleem last night, Martinez is due to now fight in August as part of the Guatemala “El Chapin” festival in LA before pursuing the winner of Mbilli vs. Alvarez.
Lester Martinez achieved history and a title of significance Saturday, outworking and out-pounding Immanuwel Aleem to capture the WBC interim super middleweight belt.
Marc Farrait is open to his light-heavyweight contender, Najee Lopez, getting rounds in with the super middleweight Lester Martinez
ProBox TV's Garry Jonas will see his promotion quickly turn the page from Najee Lopez’s gritty victory to a high-stakes bout for its marquee fighter, Lester Martinez.
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Lester Martinez and Immanuwel Aleem arrived first at the weigh-in line Friday, and each came in slightly under the 168lbs limit, setting the stage for their Saturday night WBC interim title fight, writes Lance Pugmire
Lester Martinez dedicates his efforts to the families of the 14 people who perished during the San Bernardino wildfire of 2003, writes Lance Pugmire
Immanuwel Aleem has ‘the divine punch’ for Lester Martinez on Saturday, writes Lance Pugmire
Win on Saturday and not only will Lester Martinez be the first Guatemalan to become a world champion in victory, but he will have enhanced his opportunity to fight for the full title
Lester Martinez might have drawn with Christian Mbilli on the biggest show of 2025, but despite the blemish on his record, his stock has only risen.
'We're getting closer to that blessed title,' Lester Martinez said ahead of his March 21 shot at the WBC interim strap