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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 headlined action on Saturday night from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
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 Michel Rivera (24-1, 14 KOs). (photos by Esther Lin)
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 lightweight contenders at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Martin knocked Rivera to the canvas in the seventh round, consistently landed the harder punches and displayed the elusiveness defensively that has earned him the nickname “The Ghost.”
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 headline live on SHOWTIME Saturday, December 17 in a Premier Boxing Champions event at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. (photos by Esther Lin)
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-stakes, 12-round lightweight fight against Michel Rivera on Saturday night at The
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.
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 welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr., whose company represents the unbeaten lightweight.
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 carefully positioning for the best suited available titlist don’t have to worry about that this weekend. This weekend, two hot talents are opting to test each other to get ahead in the race.
Rivera, Martin Weights - 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 headline live on SHOWTIME Saturday, December 17 in a Premier Boxing Champions event at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. (photos by Esther Lin)
LAS VEGAS – Frank Martin stepped as close as he could get to Michel Rivera without touching him after they made weight Friday afternoon. The Indianapolis native will have to close the distance as best he can Saturday night, too, to give himself the best chance to win their 12-round battle between undefeated lightweights at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Martin (16-0, 12 KOs), who officially weighed in at 134¾ pounds, is listed by Caesars Sportsbook as slightly more than a 2-1 favorite over the Dominican Republic’s Rivera (24-0, 14 KOs).