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.

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What was expected to be a competitive "50-50" matchup between two rising stars became a one-sided masterclass by Martin. Fight Summary

On December 17, 2022, delivered a career-defining performance by defeating the previously unbeaten Michel Rivera in a 12-round WBA Lightweight Title Eliminator at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.