Best fights of Román Martínez
Over 18 years as a professional, Román Martínez has compiled a 30-4-3 (18) record, including 17 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Román Martínez defeats Orlando Salido
On April 11, 2015 Román Martínez fought Orlando Salido for the WBO super featherweight title. Martínez was 32 years old with a record of 28-2-2, and Salido was 34 with a record of 43-12-2. Martínez was coming off a win and Salido was on a 3-fight winning streak. Martínez won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super featherweight champion.
2. Román Martínez draws with Orlando Salido in their 2nd fight
On September 12, 2015 Román Martínez defended his WBO super featherweight title against Orlando Salido. It was their second meeting. Martínez was 32 years old with a record of 29-2-2, and Salido was 34 with a record of 43-13-2. Martínez was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Salido was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a split decision.
3. Román Martínez defeats Miguel Beltrán Jr.
On September 15, 2012 Román Martínez fought Miguel Beltrán Jr. for the vacant WBO super featherweight title. Martínez was 29 years old with a record of 25-1-1, and Jr. was 23 with a record of 27-1. Both Martínez and Jr. were coming off a win. Martínez won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Román Martínez KOs Gonzalo Munguía
On May 29, 2010 Román Martínez defended his WBO super featherweight title against Gonzalo Munguía. Martínez was 27 years old with a record of 23-0-1, and Munguía was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martínez was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Martínez stopped Gonzalo Munguía via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
5. Román Martínez KOs Nicky Cook
On March 14, 2009 Román Martínez fought Nicky Cook for the vacant WBO super featherweight title. Martínez was 26 years old with a record of 21-0-1, and Cook was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martínez was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Martínez stopped Nicky Cook via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Román Martínez draws with Juan Carlos Burgos
On January 19, 2013 Román Martínez defended his WBO super featherweight title against Juan Carlos Burgos. Martínez was 29 years old with a record of 26-1-1, and Burgos was 25 with a record of 30-1. Martínez was on a 2-fight winning streak and Burgos was on a 5-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
7. Román Martínez KOs Feider Viloria
On September 12, 2009 Román Martínez defended his WBO super featherweight title against Feider Viloria. Martínez was 26 years old with a record of 22-0-1, and Viloria was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martínez was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Martínez stopped Feider Viloria via KO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
8. Román Martínez KOs Herbert Quartey
On December 20, 2014 Román Martínez faced Herbert Quartey. Martínez was 31 years old with a record of 27-2-2, and Quartey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martínez was coming off a loss. Martínez stopped Herbert Quartey via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Román Martínez KOs José Aníbal Cruz
On February 23, 2008 Román Martínez defended his WBO InterContinental super featherweight title against José Aníbal Cruz. Martínez was 25 years old with a record of 17-0-1, and Cruz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martínez was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Martínez stopped José Aníbal Cruz via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
10. Román Martínez KOs Santos Benavides
On August 30, 2008 Román Martínez defended his WBO-NABO super featherweight title against Santos Benavides. Martínez was 25 years old with a record of 19-0-1, and Benavides was 0 with a record of 0-0. Martínez was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Martínez stopped Santos Benavides via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.