Frank Martin (boxer)
{{short description|American boxer (born 1995)}}
{{Other uses|Frank Martin (disambiguation){{!}}Frank Martin}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2021}}
{{Infobox boxer
|name= Frank Martin
|image=Frank_Martin_2024.png
|image_size=
|caption= Martin in 2024
|real_name= Frank Lamar Martin
|nickname= The Ghost
|weight= Lightweight
Light welterweight
|height=5 ft 8 in
|reach= 68 in
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1995|01|12|df=y}}
|birth_place=Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
|style=Southpaw
|boxrec=814937
|total=19
|wins=18
|KO=12
|losses = 1
|draws=
|no contests
|medaltemplates =
{{MedalSport|Men's amateur boxing}}
{{MedalCompetition|Golden Gloves}}
{{MedalGold|2016 Salt Lake City|Super lightweight}}
{{MedalCompetition|National Championships}}
{{MedalSilver|2016 Kansas City|Super lightweight}}
}}
Frank Lamar Martin (born January 12, 1995) is an American professional boxer that competes in the lightweight division.
Professional career
=Early career=
==2021==
Martin had the first step-up fight of his career on April 20, 2021, as he was booked to face fellow unbeaten prospect Jerry Perez in the main event of a Fox Sports 1 broadcast card, which took place at the Shrine Exposition Hall in Los Angeles, California.{{cite web |last1=Salazar |first1=Francisco |title=Frank Martin And Jerry Perez To Clash In Battle Of Unbeaten Lightweights |url=https://www.ringtv.com/620479-frank-martin-and-jerry-perez-to-clash-in-battle-of-unbeaten-lightweights/ |website=ringtv.com |access-date=21 December 2022 |date=16 April 2021}} He won the fight by a seventh-round knockout, as he floored Perez with a looping left hook. Martin landed more than twice the amount of punches his opponent had, outlanding Perez 100 to 47. He was up on the scorecards at the time of the stoppage, with two judges awarding him every previous round of the bout, while the third judge scored all but one of the rounds in his favor.{{cite web |last1=Santoliquito |first1=Joseph |title=Frank "The Ghost" Martin Proves He’s For Real By Blasting Out Jerry Perez In Seven |url=https://www.ringtv.com/620628-frank-the-ghost-martin-proves-hes-for-real-by-blasting-out-jerry-perez-in-seven1/ |website=ringtv.com |access-date=21 December 2022 |date=20 April 2021}}{{cite web |last1=Idec |first1=Keith |title=Frank Martin Blasts Out Jerry Perez In Seventh Round Of FS1 Main Event |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/frank-martin-blasts-out-jerry-perez-seventh-round-fs1-main-event--157069 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=21 December 2022 |date=20 April 2021}}
Martin was booked to face Ryan Kielczweski in the featured bout of the preliminary portion of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugás FOX Sports pay-per-view, which took place on August 21, 2021, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.{{cite web |title=Frank Martin vs Ryan Kielczweski tops Pacquiao vs Ugas undercard live on FOX |url=https://www.fightmag.com.au/2021/08/14/frank-martin-vs-ryan-kielczweski-tops-pacquiao-vs-ugas-undercard-live-on-fox/ |website=fightmag.com.au |access-date=21 December 2022 |date=14 August 2021}} He won the fight by a dominant unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring every round of the bout for him. Martin landed 198 total punches throughout the ten-round affair, while Kielczweski was able to land only 54 of the 322 punches he threw.{{cite web |last1=Rafael |first1=Dan |title=Frank Martin Shuts Out Ryan Kielczewski On Pacquiao-Ugas Undercard |url=https://www.ringtv.com/625952-frank-martin-shuts-out-ryan-kielczewski-on-pacquiao-ugas-undercard/ |website=ringtv.com |access-date=21 December 2022 |date=21 August 2021}}{{cite web |last1=Idec |first1=Keith |title=Frank Martin Dominates Ryan Kielczewski, Scores Shutout On Pacquiao-Ugas Undercard |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/frank-martin-dominates-ryan-kielczewski-scores-shutout-on-pacquiao-ugas-undercard--160042 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=21 December 2022 |date=21 August 2021}}
==2022==
On December 14, 2021, the Philippines-based Sanman Promotions announced that the twice-defeated Romero Duno would be Frank Martin's next opponent. The fight was scheduled to take place on January 1, 2022, on the undercard of the Luis Ortiz and Charles Martin Showtime pay-per-view.{{cite web |last1=Songalia |first1=Ryan |title=Romero Duno To Face Undefeated Frank Martin On Ortiz-Martin PPV Card On Jan. 1 |url=https://www.ringtv.com/632199-romero-duno-to-face-undefeated-frank-martin-on-ortiz-martin-ppv-card-on-jan-1/ |website=ringtv.com |access-date=21 December 2022 |date=14 December 2021}} Duno's head coach Osmiri Fernandez threw in the towel at the 2:54 minute mark of the fourth round, after Martin had twice knocked Duno down. He was up 30–27 on all three of the judges' scorecards at the time of the stoppage.{{cite web |last1=Songalia |first1=Ryan |title=Frank Martin Drops Romero Duno Twice, Wins By 4th Round TKO |url=https://www.ringtv.com/632708-frank-martin-drops-romero-duno-twice-wins-by-4th-round-tko/ |website=ringtv.com |access-date=21 December 2022 |date=1 January 2022}}{{cite web |last1=Lozada |first1=Bong |title=Romero Duno suffers fourth round TKO vs Frank Martin |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/446260/romero-duno-suffers-fourth-round-tko-vs-frank-martin |website=sports.inquirer.net |access-date=21 December 2022 |date=2 January 2022}}
Martin was expected to face the one-time WBA super featherweight title challenger Ricardo Núñez on July 9, 2022, as the opener of the Mark Magsayo versus Rey Vargas Showtime triple-header. Núñez withdrew from the fight on July 5, due to visa issues, and was replaced by the twice-defeated Jackson Maríñez.{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick L. |title=Ricardo Nunez out with visa issues, Frank Martin vs Jackson Marinez set for Saturday Showtime opener |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/7/5/23195860/ricardo-nunez-out-visa-issues-frank-martin-vs-jackson-marinez-set-showtime-boxing-news-2022 |website=badlefthook.com |access-date=21 December 2022 |date=5 July 2022}} Martin won the fight by a tenth-round knockout. He twice knocked Maríñez down, once in the ninth and once in the tenth round. Martin was up on the scorecards, with scores of 88–82, 88–82 and 87–83.{{cite web |last1=Rosenthal |first1=Michael |title=Frank Martin knocks out Jackson Marinez in 10th round |url=https://boxingjunkie.usatoday.com/2022/07/frank-martin-knocks-out-jackson-marinez-in-10th-round |website=boxingjunkie.usatoday.com |access-date=21 December 2022 |date=9 July 2022}}
Martin faced the unbeaten Michel Rivera on December 17, 2022, at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada in the main event of a Showtime broadcast card.{{cite web |last1=Christ |first1=Scott |title=Michel Rivera vs Frank Martin official for Dec. 17 on Showtime |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/11/5/23442797/michel-rivera-vs-frank-martin-official-december-17-showtime-pbc-boxing-news-2022 |website=badlefthook.com |access-date=21 December 2022 |date=5 November 2022}} Both fighters were ranked as top ten lightweights by The Ring at the time of the bout's booking.{{cite web |last1=Salazar |first1=Francisco |title=Frank Martin To Face Michel Rivera On December 17 In Battle Of Unbeaten Lightweights |url=https://www.ringtv.com/646289-frank-martin-to-face-michel-rivera-on-december-17-in-battle-of-unbeaten-lightweights/ |website=ringtv.com |access-date=21 December 2022 |date=6 November 2022}} He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 120–107, 117–110 and 118–109. Martin scored the sole knockdown of the bout in the seventh round, as he dropped Rivera with a counter left straight.{{cite web |last1=Christ |first1=Scott |title=Rivera vs Martin full fight video highlights and results: Frank Martin dominates Michel Rivera in WBA eliminator |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/12/18/23514697/rivera-vs-martin-full-fight-video-highlights-results-showtime-pbc-boxing-news-2022 |website=badlefthook.com |access-date=21 December 2022 |date=18 December 2022}}
==2023==
Martin faced the undefeated 2016 Olympics bronze medalist Artem Harutyunyan in the main event of a Showtime broadcast card, which took place at Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in Paradise, Nevada on July 15, 2023.{{cite web |last1=Random Hits |title=Frank Martin vs. Artem Harutyunyan Tripleheader Official For July 15 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/frank-martin-vs-artem-harutyunyan-tripleheader-official-july-15--175446 |website=boxingscene.com |access-date=16 July 2023 |date=16 June 2023}} He won the fight by a narrow unanimous decision. Two of the judges scored the fight 115–112 for Martin, while the third ringside official scored the contest 114–113 in his favor. Martin was able to knock Harutyunyan down in the final round.{{cite web |last1=Christ |first1=Scott |title=Martin vs Harutyunyan full fight video highlights and results: Frank Martin edges decision over Artem Harutyunyan in WBC eliminator |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2023/7/16/23796394/martin-vs-harutyunyan-full-fight-video-highlights-results-decision-wbc-eliminator-boxing-news-2023 |website=badlefthook.com |access-date=16 July 2023 |date=16 July 2023}}
On August 26, 2023, the WBC ordered Martin to face the former two-weight world champion Shakur Stevenson for the vacant lightweight title.{{cite web |last1=Baby |first1=Ben |title=Source: WBC orders Stevenson, Martin title fight |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/38267520/wbc-orders-shakur-stevenson-frank-martin-lightweight-title-fight-source-says |website=ESPN.com |access-date=27 August 2023 |language=en |date=27 August 2023}}
2024
On 15 June Frank faced the WBA lightweight world champion Gervonta Davis at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S . Frank lost by KO in round eight it was Frank first loss in his professional career.
Professional boxing record
{{BoxingRecordSummary
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|ko-wins=12
|ko-losses=1
|dec-wins=6
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| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
| {{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
|---|
| 19
|{{no2}}Loss |18–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Gervonta Davis |KO |8 (12), {{small|1:29}} |Jun 15, 2024 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For WBA lightweight title}} |
| 18
|{{yes2}}Win |18–0 |align=left|Artem Harutyunyan |UD |12 |Jul 15, 2023 |align=left|{{small|Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.}} | |
| 17
|{{yes2}}Win |17–0 |align=left|Michel Rivera |UD |12 |Dec 17, 2022 |align=left|{{small|Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.}} | |
| 16
|{{yes2}}Win |16–0 |align=left|Jackson Maríñez |TKO |10 (10), {{small|2:30}} |Jul 9, 2022 |align=left|{{small|Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 15
|{{yes2}}Win |15–0 |align=left|Romero Duno |TKO |4 (10), {{small|2:54}} |Jan 1, 2022 |align=left|{{small|Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Hollywood,Florida, U.S.}} | |
| 14
|{{yes2}}Win |14–0 |align=left|Ryan Kielczweski |UD |10 |Aug 21, 2021 |align=left|{{small|T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} | |
| 13
|{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |align=left|Jerry Perez |KO |7 (10), {{small|2:59}} |Apr 20, 2021 |align=left|{{small|Shrine Exposition Hall, Los Angeles, California, U.S.}} | |
| 12
|{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |align=left|Tyrone Luckey |KO |5 (8), {{small|2:13}} |Dec 5, 2020 |align=left|{{small|AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 11
|{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |align=left|Reymond Yanong |TKO |4 (6), {{small|0:50}} |Feb 28, 2020 |align=left|{{small|Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.}} | |
| 10
|{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |align=left|Pablo Cupul |KO |2 (6), {{small|0:37}} |Aug 24, 2019 |align=left|{{small|The SportZone, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.}} | |
| 9
|{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |align=left|Larry Ventus |UD |6 |Jun 7, 2019 |align=left|{{small|Motor City Casino, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}} | |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |align=left|Deshawn Debose |TKO |4 (4), {{small|0:38}} |Mar 9, 2019 |align=left|{{small|Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.}} | |
| 7
|{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |align=left|Efrain Cruz |UD |6 |Feb 8, 2019 |align=left|{{small|Motor City Casino, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}} | |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |align=left|Jermon Houck |TKO |2 (4), {{small|2:24}} |Jul 13, 2018 |align=left|{{small|Motor City Casino, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}} | |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |align=left|Kendrick Latchman |KO |2 (4), {{small|1:57}} |Jun 8, 2018 |align=left|{{small|Pierre's Entertainment Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.}} | |
| 4
|{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |align=left|Terren Arrington |TKO |2 (4), {{small|1:48}} |Apr 13, 2018 |align=left|{{small|Motor City Casino, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}} | |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |align=left|Mundo Martinez |TKO |1 (4), {{small|2:44}} |Mar 10, 2018 |align=left|{{small|D1 Factory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.}} | |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |align=left|Darnell Pettis |UD |4 |Dec 16, 2017 |align=left|{{small|National Guard Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.}} | |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |align=left|John Edward Lockette |TKO |1 (4), {{small|1:40}} |Oct 7, 2017 |align=left|{{small|Division Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.}} | |
Pay-per-view bouts
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ !No. !Date !Fight !Buys !Network !Revenue |
| 1
|June 15, 2024 |Martin vs. Davis |350,000 |$26,232,506 |