Mario Martínez losses
Over 15 years as a professional, Mario Martínez has compiled a 51-9-2 (31) record, including five title fights across three weight classes. He has nine losses against eight different opponents, four of them in title fights.
9. Mario Martínez loses to Ramon Marchena Jr in their 2nd fight via KO
On August 19, 1991 Mario Martínez faced Ramon Marchena Jr. It was their second meeting. Martínez was 26 years old with a record of 49-8-2, and Jr was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martínez was coming off a win. Jr stopped Martínez via TKO in the 8th round.
8. Mario Martínez loses to Dingaan Thobela via unanimous decision
On March 2, 1991 Mario Martínez fought Dingaan Thobela for the WBO lightweight title. Martínez was 25 years old with a record of 48-7-2, and Thobela was 24 with a record of 3-0. Martínez was coming off a loss, while Thobela was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Martínez lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Thobela.
7. Mario Martínez loses to Miguel Gonzalez via points decision
On July 16, 1990 Mario Martínez faced Miguel Gonzalez. Martínez was 24 years old with a record of 48-6-2, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martínez was coming off a win. Martínez lost via points decision. Went the distance with Gonzalez.
6. Mario Martínez loses to Jeff Fenech via unanimous decision
On November 24, 1989 Mario Martínez faced Jeff Fenech in a super featherweight bout. Martínez was 24 years old with a record of 47-5-2, and Fenech was 25 with a record of 23-0. Martínez was coming off a loss, while Fenech was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Martínez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Fenech.
5. 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 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 Roger Mayweather via split decision
On November 7, 1985 Mario Martínez faced Roger Mayweather in a super featherweight bout. Martínez was 20 years old with a record of 38-2-2, and Mayweather was 24 with a record of 21-3. Martínez was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Mayweather was coming off a loss. Martínez lost via split decision. Went the distance with Mayweather.
2. Mario Martínez loses to Julio César Chávez via KO
On September 13, 1984 Mario Martínez fought Julio César Chávez for the vacant WBC super featherweight title. Martínez was 19 years old with a record of 33-1-2, and Chávez was 22 with a record of 43-0. Martínez was on a 13-fight winning streak and Chávez was on an undefeated 43-fight winning streak. Chávez stopped Martínez via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
1. Mario Martínez loses to Rosendo Alonso via points decision
On June 6, 1981 Mario Martínez faced Rosendo Alonso. Martínez was 15 years old with a record of 14-0-1, and Alonso was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martínez was coming off a win. Martínez lost via points decision. Went the distance with Alonso.