Michel Rivera

Michel Rivera On Keyshawn Davis: “He’s Not On This Level Right Now”

The confidence of Michel Rivera was through the roof following his victory over Jerry Perez. The reward for dragging his record to a perfect 24-0 seemed to be an appropriate one, a showdown against Frank Martin.

Michel Rivera Issued Six Month Suspension, Fined $10,000 By Nevada Commission

Michel Rivera was granted mercy for his drug testing suspension. The Dominican lightweight was issued a six-month suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, which stemmed from a positive drug test surrounding his lopsided defeat to Frank Mar...

Michel Rivera Remains Under Temporary Suspension By NSAC Following Positive Drug Test From Frank Martin Fight

A probable suspension awaits Michel Rivera following the first loss of his pro career. The Dominican lightweight remains under indefinite suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, which BoxingScene.com confirmed stems from a positive drug t...

Michel Rivera: I Was Too Slow; Martin Was The Better Guy; I Don’t Want Losing To Feel Normal

LAS VEGAS – Michel Rivera has worked tirelessly since he moved from the Dominican Republic to Miami five years ago in pursuit of his dream to become a lightweight world champion.

Frank Martin Deepens The Lightweight Pool: Weekend Afterthoughts

It was the kind of fight fans say they want more of. It was the kind of performance boxing can never get enough of. Placed in a high pressure, high attention situation, lightweight Frank Martin kept cool and delivered a statement. Perceived by some a...

Frank Martin: I Knew Fight With Marinez Would Be Tougher Than Fight With Rivera

LAS VEGAS – Frank Martin was certain while preparing to box Michel Rivera on Saturday night that he had already beaten a better Dominican lightweight contender this year. Jackson Marinez already had two losses on his record when Martin stopped him in...

Frank Martin: I Was A Little Too Patient; Could’ve Got Rivera Out Of There If I Pressed Gas More

LAS VEGAS – Frank Martin wasn’t disappointed that he didn’t knock out Michel Rivera on Saturday night. Martin was satisfied with his performance because the Detroit native dominated an undefeated lightweight contender in what was the most significant...

Frank Martin: We're Ready For Any of The Top Fighters, We're Ready For Eat

Undefeated top contender Frank “The Ghost” Martin dominated from start to finish in winning a unanimous decision over the previously unbeaten Michel “La Zarza Ali” Rivera in a star-making performance and WBA Lightweight Title Eliminator that headline...

Photos: Frank Martin Dazzles in Dominant Win Over Michel Rivera

Martin, Rivera Fight Photos Gallery - Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas - Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas - In a high stakes battle between undefeated lightweight contenders, Frank Martin (17-0, 12 KOs) fought his way to a dominant twelve round unanimous decision over...

Frank Martin Drops, Decisions Michel Rivera in Dominant Performance

By Keith Idec - LAS VEGAS – Frank Martin made the most of the biggest opportunity of his five-year pro career Saturday night. The skillful, strong southpaw soundly beat Michel Rivera by unanimous decision in a 12-round battle between unbeaten lightwe...

Frank Martin vs. Michel Rivera - LIVE BoxingScene Scorecard

Rivera, Martin BoxingScene Scorecard Live - Rivera vs. Martin will see rising undefeated lightweight contenders Michel “La Zarza Ali” Rivera and Frank “The Ghost” Martin clash in an intriguing 12-round WBA Lightweight Title Eliminator as they headlin...

Frank Martin Favors ‘Tank’ Davis To KO Ryan Garcia; Wants To Fight Davis Later In 2023

LAS VEGAS – Frank Martin isn’t the type to disrespectfully call out potential opponents. Instead, Martin admitted, in his own low-key way, that eventually landing a shot at a star like Gervonta Davis was part of his motivation for embracing his high-...

Derrick James: Michel Rivera Is A Great Fighter; Frank Martin Better Because He Has More Tools

LAS VEGAS – Derrick James didn’t pay Frank Martin much mind when James’ brother, Maurice, trained Martin at Derrick James’ gym in Dallas three years ago.

Frank Martin: I'm Ready To Show What I’ve Got In My Arsenal; So Much I Haven’t Displayed Yet

LAS VEGAS – Frank Martin has slowly but surely caught the attention of hardcore boxing fans. Several of the southpaw’s developmental fights have been broadcast by FOX or Showtime. He also has benefited from a promotional push by undefeated, unified w...

Frank Martin-Michel Rivera: Stats & Stakes

by Cliff Rold - This is a night where boxing fans can put their eyes where their mouths and social media fingers often travel. Fight fans who tire of watching hot prospects follow the pattern of beating retreads and faded former titlists while carefu...