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.
In the seventh round, Martin punctuated his dominance by dropping Rivera with a crisp straight left followed by a right hook. Boks: Rivera vs Martin
What was expected to be a competitive "50-50" matchup between two rising stars became a one-sided masterclass by Martin. Fight Summary Martin , an undefeated southpaw, utilized superior hand
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. What was expected to be a competitive "50-50"
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Martin won a wide unanimous decision with scores of 120-107, 118-109, and 117-110 .