Best fights of Leotis Martin
Over 8 years as a professional, Leotis Martin compiled a 31-5 (19) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Leotis Martin KOs Karl Mildenberger
On April 5, 1968 Leotis Martin faced Karl Mildenberger. Martin was 29 years old with a record of 24-3, and Mildenberger was 30 with a record of 53-4-3. Martin was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Mildenberger was coming off a win. Martin stopped Karl Mildenberger via KO in the 7th round.
2. Leotis Martin KOs Sonny Liston
On December 6, 1969 Leotis Martin fought Sonny Liston for the vacant WBC-NABF heavyweight title. Martin was 30 years old with a record of 30-5, and Liston was 37 with a record of 49-3. Martin was on a 4-fight winning streak and Liston was on a 14-fight winning streak. Martin stopped Sonny Liston via KO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Leotis Martin loses to Oscar Bonavena via unanimous decision
On September 7, 1968 Leotis Martin faced Oscar Bonavena in a heavyweight bout. Martin was 29 years old with a record of 26-4, and Bonavena was 25 with a record of 36-4. Martin was coming off a win and Bonavena was on a 5-fight winning streak. Martin lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Bonavena.
4. Leotis Martin KOs Alvin Lewis
On November 26, 1968 Leotis Martin faced Alvin Lewis. Martin was 29 years old with a record of 26-5, and Lewis was 26 with a record of 19-1. Martin was coming off a loss, while Lewis was on a 5-fight winning streak. Martin stopped Alvin Lewis via TKO in the 9th round.
5. Leotis Martin KOs Wendell Newton
On October 28, 1969 Leotis Martin faced Wendell Newton. Martin was 30 years old with a record of 28-5, and Newton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martin was on a 2-fight winning streak. Martin stopped Wendell Newton via KO in the 7th round.
6. Leotis Martin KOs Lee Carr
On May 29, 1967 Leotis Martin faced Lee Carr. Martin was 28 years old with a record of 22-1, and Carr was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martin was on a 13-fight winning streak. Martin stopped Lee Carr via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Leotis Martin KOs Don Warner
On April 19, 1965 Leotis Martin faced Don Warner. Martin was 26 years old with a record of 13-1, and Warner was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martin was on a 4-fight winning streak. Martin stopped Don Warner via KO in the 1st round.
8. Leotis Martin KOs Remington Dyanti
On February 26, 1967 Leotis Martin faced Remington Dyanti. Martin was 27 years old with a record of 20-1, and Dyanti was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martin was on a 11-fight winning streak. Martin stopped Remington Dyanti via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Leotis Martin KOs Billy Johnson
On July 22, 1963 Leotis Martin faced Billy Johnson. Martin was 24 years old with a record of 8-0, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martin was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Martin stopped Billy Johnson via KO in the 1st round.
10. Leotis Martin KOs Amos Johnson
On December 5, 1966 Leotis Martin faced Amos Johnson. Martin was 27 years old with a record of 17-1, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martin was on a 8-fight winning streak. Martin stopped Amos Johnson via KO in the 3rd round.