Boks: Rivera Vs Martin Apr 2026

On December 17, 2022, delivered a career-defining performance by defeating the previously unbeaten Michel Rivera in a 12-round WBA Lightweight Title Eliminator at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.

What was expected to be a competitive "50-50" matchup between two rising stars became a one-sided masterclass by Martin. Fight Summary Boks: Rivera vs Martin

In the seventh round, Martin punctuated his dominance by dropping Rivera with a crisp straight left followed by a right hook. Martin , an undefeated southpaw, utilized superior hand

Martin , an undefeated southpaw, utilized superior hand speed and precision from the opening bell. He effectively neutralized Rivera’s reach advantage by slipping inside and landing sharp combinations while nullifying Rivera's signature jab. According to CompuBox stats, Martin out-landed Rivera 174

Martin won a wide unanimous decision with scores of 120-107, 118-109, and 117-110 .

According to CompuBox stats, Martin out-landed Rivera 174 to 67. His defensive prowess was equally impressive, holding Rivera to single-digit punch counts in every round.

Watch the highlights and expert analysis of Frank Martin's dominant performance over Michel Rivera: