Best fights of Mario Martínez
Over 15 years as a professional, Mario Martínez has compiled a 51-9-2 (31) record, including five title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Mario Martínez KOs Roberto Castañón
On May 17, 1984 Mario Martínez faced Roberto Castañón in a super featherweight bout. Martínez was 18 years old with a record of 31-1-2, and Castañón was 31 with a record of 54-3-1. Martínez was on a 11-fight winning streak and Castañón was coming off a win. Martínez stopped Roberto Castañón via TKO in the 6th round.
2. Mario Martínez loses to Azumah Nelson via split decision
On February 29, 1988 Mario Martínez fought Azumah Nelson for the vacant WBC super featherweight title. Martínez was 22 years old with a record of 46-3-2, and Nelson was 29 with a record of 26-1. Martínez was on a 8-fight winning streak and Nelson was on a 13-fight winning streak. Martínez lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Nelson.
3. Mario Martínez loses to Azumah Nelson in their 2nd fight via KO
On February 25, 1989 Mario Martínez fought Azumah Nelson for the WBC super featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Martínez was 23 years old with a record of 47-4-2, and Nelson was 30 with a record of 29-1. Martínez was coming off a win and Nelson was on a 16-fight winning streak. Nelson stopped Martínez via TKO in the 12th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 12th round.
4. Mario Martínez KOs Rolando Navarrete
On June 23, 1984 Mario Martínez faced Rolando Navarrete in a super featherweight bout. Martínez was 18 years old with a record of 32-1-2, and Navarrete was 27 with a record of 47-9-3. Martínez was on a 12-fight winning streak and Navarrete was on a 4-fight winning streak. Martínez stopped Rolando Navarrete via TKO in the 5th round.
5. Mario Martínez KOs Jimmy Jackson
On February 6, 1987 Mario Martínez faced Jimmy Jackson. Martínez was 21 years old with a record of 42-3-2, and Jackson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martínez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Martínez stopped Jimmy Jackson via KO in the 3rd round.
6. Mario Martínez KOs Juan Soberanes
On June 17, 1991 Mario Martínez faced Juan Soberanes. Martínez was 25 years old with a record of 48-8-2, and Soberanes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martínez was on a 2-fight losing streak. Martínez stopped Juan Soberanes via TKO in the 5th round.
7. Mario Martínez KOs Pedro Mendoza
On June 30, 1995 Mario Martínez faced Pedro Mendoza. Martínez was 29 years old with a record of 49-9-2, and Mendoza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martínez was coming off a loss. Martínez stopped Pedro Mendoza via KO in the 1st round.
8. Mario Martínez KOs Adrian Zapanta
On December 16, 1983 Mario Martínez faced Adrian Zapanta. Martínez was 18 years old with a record of 27-1-2, and Zapanta was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martínez was on a 7-fight winning streak. Martínez stopped Adrian Zapanta via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Mario Martínez KOs Donny Brooks
On April 26, 1984 Mario Martínez faced Donny Brooks. Martínez was 18 years old with a record of 30-1-2, and Brooks was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martínez was on a 10-fight winning streak. Martínez stopped Donny Brooks via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Mario Martínez defeats Andres Sandoval in their 2nd fight
On July 29, 1995 Mario Martínez fought Andres Sandoval for the vacant IBO super lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Martínez was 29 years old with a record of 50-9-2, and Sandoval was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martínez was coming off a win. Martínez won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.