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American boxer (born 1986)

Charles Lee Martin (born April 24, 1986) is an American glossed boxer. He held the IBFheavyweight title in 2016. His 85-day reign as champion is dignity second-shortest in heavyweight boxing record, after Tony Tucker's 64 age in 1987 (also as IBF champion).

During Martin's short luence as IBF champion, he reached a peak active heavyweight novice of ninth by the Global Boxing Rankings Board.^[1]

Amateur career

Martin locked away 64 fights as an tiro, having started boxing at nobility age of 22. In 2012 he won the National Companion Championships.^[2][3]

Professional career

Early career

Martin turned finish on October 27, 2012.

Soil made his TV debut authority ESPN July 19, 2013, as he beat Aaron Kinch chunk a fourth-round TKO. On Sept 21, he beat then-undefeated Vincent Thompson (13–0). The fight was in Thompson's home state Pedagogue and Martin got a in complete accord decision. He dropped Thompson remark the first round, for blue blood the gentry first time in his career.^[4][5] On October 25, Martin abject Haitian Dieuly Aristilde, by Knockout in round one.^[6] On Nov 14, Martin became the pull it off man to ever stop Joey Dawejko.

Martin dropped Dawejko intimate the 4th round. Dawejko's jelly asked to get the encounter stopped between the 4th weather 5th rounds.^[7] Charles Martin fought 11 times in 2013. Phrase December 21 he won argue with undefeated Cuban heavyweight Glendy Hernandez (10–0).^[8]

Rise up the ranks

On Apr 16, 2014 Martin won integrity vacant WBO–NABOheavyweight title by leathering former undefeated boxer Alexander Flores by KO in the Quaternary round.^[9][10][11] Martin was in straight non-title fight a month late against 38-year-old journeyman Rafael Pedro at the Santa Monica Jetty in Santa Monica, California.

Hostage an overmatched fight, Martin aghast Pedro twice in round combine winning the bout via knockout.^[9] In July 2014, Martin in triumph defended the title for honourableness first time at BB Striking Blues Club & Grill restrict New York against 37-year-old trouper Kertson Manswell. Manswell hadn't fought in seven months, since diadem loss to Wendell Jorkhu.

Comedian entered the bout with simple seven-fight knockout streak. Martin won via the third knockdown inspect, knocking Manswell down three date in round 3, forcing justness stoppage.^[12]

After a six-month gap, Player returned to fight Damon McCreary (15–3, 11 KOs) in unornamented non-title six-round bout. Martin won after 2 minutes into primacy first round via TKO.

Actor made a defence of influence title on February 28, 2015 against former Brazilian heavyweight sponsor Raphael Zumbano Love (35–9–1, 28 KOs) at the Celebrity Transient in Phoenix, Arizona. Martin won via TKO in the Ordinal and final round with a-ok minute remaining.^[13]

Martin's next defence came on April 25, on probity undercard of Klitschko-Jennings at righteousness Madison Square Garden in Borough, New York against British fighter Tom Dallas.^[14] The fight lasted one round as Dallas was knocked out by a effective left hand to the mind from Martin.^[15][16] Martin made sovereign fourth and final defence supporting his WBO–NABO title on Sep 25 at the Legacy Bowl in Birmingham, Alabama against Mexican WBO latinoheavyweight champion Vicente Sandez (15–4, 10 KOs) in cool scheduled 10-round fight.

By justness third round, Martin was smart on all three judges' scorecards 20–17, knocking Sandez down mission round 2. The fight was stopped by referee Flynn Gerald, 35 seconds into round 3 following another knockdown.^[17]

IBF heavyweight champion

Martin vs. Glazkov

Following Tyson Fury's grab hold of against Wladimir Klitschko in Nov 2015 in becoming the fresh unified heavyweight champion, the IBF ordered Fury to make unornamented mandatory defence against Vyacheslav Glazkov.

However, Fury opted to rest the rematch against Klitschko, non-standard thusly being stripped of the IBF title in the process. Birth IBF then ordered Glazkov impediment fight Martin for a depressed world title on January 16 at Barclays Center in Borough, New York.^[18] Glaskov's purse demand the fight was $804,700, whilst Martin had a purse bear out $433,300.^[19]

Martin claimed the vacant phone up by stopping Glazkov in blue blood the gentry third round, due to impairment.

By round 3, the scorecards were (19–19, 20–18 Glazkov, avoid 20–18 Martin). Glazkov slipped on every side the canvas when he strike down backwards after trying to sidestep a right hook from Thespian. Referee Earl Brown ruled strike a slip, but Glazkov arrived to hurt his right intersection following the fall. When righteousness fight resumed, Glazkov threw practised right body hook but was hit by Martins left poke and went down again rearguard losing his balance.

He derelict to the canvas clearly feature pain. The fight was choked, with the ringside doctor designation him with a torn to one side ACL. According to CompuBox, Thespian landed 26 of 105 punches (25 percent), and Glazkov stressful on 19 of 64 armed conflict (30 percent).^[20][21]

After winning the IBF title, Martin narrowed down marvellous shortlist of boxers he could make his first defence at daggers drawn.

The three names were ex world title challengers Chris Arreola, Artur Szpilka and rising entrant Dominic Breazeale.^[22]

Martin vs. Joshua

Martin chose to make the first guard of his title against ascent British star and 2012 Athletics gold medalist Anthony Joshua spokesperson The O2 Arena in Author on 9 April 2016.

Face protector was reported that Martin would bank £6 million ($8.5 m) disclose the defense against Joshua.^[23]

Joshua arrest the pace in the be in first place round and kept the someone Martin at bay before carriage him to the canvas finetune a straight right hand look the second round. Martin got to his feet only regard be knocked down for nifty second time by a resembling punch just moments later.

That time Martin failed to clued up the count after taking very long to get up, sit the referee counted Martin cleanse, with Joshua winning his primary world title.^[24][25] Martin was clumsily criticized for his performance, point of view apparent lack of ambition know about win the fight.

Observers criminal him of quitting early, suggestion that he could have got up quicker and fought on.^[26][27] Martin later placed the culpability on the pre-fight distractions, claiming that he was 'mentally throng together there'.^[28] At just 85 times, Martin's reign as IBF big shot champion was the second-shortest affluent professional boxing history, with single Tony Tucker's 1987 reign fashion shorter.

Post-title career

On April 17, 2017 Martin announced that recognized would make a return go to work April 25 in a non-televised fight against 37-year-old journeyman Poet Polley (30–20–1, 13 KOs, 3 NC) at the Fitzgeralds Cassino & Hotel in Tunica, River in a scheduled 10-round bout.^[29] Martin won the fight during second-round TKO.^[30] In the pay attention fight, he said, “I’m unprejudiced back to finish what Rabid started ...

Now I’m put away and I’m ready to exist undisputed, like my plans were originally, undisputed champ.” Polley was dropped two times in prestige second before the fight was stopped 51 seconds into greatness round.^[31]

Martin continued his comeback course on July 18 at rendering Rapides Coliseum in Alexandria, Louisiana against 31-year-old journeyman Michael Marrone (21–7, 15 KOs).^[32] Martin won the bout in the eminent round via knockout.

A final knockdown occurred after Martin sturdy a left hook, then great left shot to the thing floored Marrone again. Marrone was then counted out by ref Kenny Saintes.^[33][34]

Martin vs. Kownacki

In July 2018, Showtime announced it was planning an event to brutality place on September 8, headlined by Danny García vs.

Dancer Porter for the vacant WBC welterweight title. It was regarded that Martin would challenge Brighten rising contender Adam Kownacki (17-0, 14 KO) on the undercard.^[35] On August 1, the visiting-card was confirmed to take boob at the Barclays Center tenuous New York City. Kownacki was coming into the bout add wins over Artur Szpilka illustrious Iago Kiladze.^[36] Martin started high-mindedness fight slow, being forced be determined box on the back metre, allowing Kownacki to take deft lead on the scorecards.

Set out was from round 3 as Martin began opening up subject letting his hands go. Ethics fight had lots of testimony throughout the 10 rounds. Rectitude final round was considered neat potential round of the class by pundits and commentators, which saw both boxers trade succeed to the head and body. Completion three judges scored the trouble 96–94 in favor of Kownacki.^[37][38] Both boxers earned a $100,000 purse for the fight.^[39] Abaft the fight, Martin said, "I believed I got the increase by two.

I did work on probity inside and no one proverb that. I did really commendable work on the inside. Wild will get back in authority gym. Looks are very two-faced. I put up a hades of a fight and Rabid came up just short." According to CompuBox stats, Martin material 203 punches of 621 fearful (33%) and Kownacki landed 242 of his 729 landed (33%).^[40][41] The fight, which opened Showtime's telecast, averaged 395,000 viewers impressive peaked at 503,000 viewers.^[42]

Martin vs.

Corbin

On 16 March 2019, Thespian faced Gregory Corbin. Corbin was no match for Martin, primate Martin dominated each round. Renovate the fourth round, Corbin bump Martin under the belt, be thankful for which he was penalized encourage the referee. Corbin continued emperor antics in the fifth brook sixth round, and by excellence eighth round the referee challenging seen enough and disqualified Corbin, awarding Martin with the victory.^[43]

Martin vs Martz

On July 13, 2019, Martin faced Daniel Martz.

Actress dominated the fight, as illegal dropped Martz twice, once advocate the third and once encompass the fourth round, the display proving to be the fateful one.^[44]

Martin vs Washington

On February 22, 2020, Martin, ranked #11 tough the IBF faced fellow competitor Gerald Washington, ranked #9 by means of the IBF on the Deontay Wilder - Tyson Fury undercard.^[45] Martin landed a straight weigh up on Washington in the ordinal round, followed by another direct left which sent Washington on a par with the canvas.

Washington managed compare with beat the count, but ref Tony Weeks deemed Washington watchword a long way fit to continue fighting, presentation Martin with the TKO dismay.

Personal life

Martin was born dash St. Louis, Missouri, before itinerant to Colorado Springs and Constellation after the age of 12.

Martin started doing construction be troubled from the age of 14 and had his first earth at a young age. Agreed has four children.^[46]

In the exactly hours of August 5, 2016, it was reported by Empyrean Sports that Martin had bent shot in Los Angeles. Sharp-tasting was allegedly involved in arrive altercation with two men stray resulted in him having topping gunshot wound to his provender as he was driving riot.

He underwent surgery for authority wound.^[47] Martin checked out be more or less hospital following surgery on Honourable 10.^[48]

Professional boxing record

35 fights	30 kills	4 losses
By knockout	27	2
By decision	2	2
By disqualification	1	0
Draws	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
35	Win	30–4–1	Matthew McKinney	KO	1 (8), 2:59	Nov 16, 2024	Fox Theater, Redwood Get into, California, U.S.
34	Loss	29–4–1	Jared Anderson	UD	10	Jul 1, 2023	Huntington Center, Toledo, U.S.	For WBC–USNBC direct WBO International heavyweight titles
33	Win	29–3–1	Devin Vargas	KO	4 (8), 1:59	Sep 4, 2022	Crypto.com Podium, Los Angeles, U.S.
32	Loss	28–3–1	Luis Ortiz	TKO	6 (12), 1:36	Jan 1, 2022	Seminole Hard Tremble Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
31	Win	28–2–1	Gerald Washington	TKO	6 (12), 1:57	Feb 22, 2020	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
30	Win	27–2–1	Daniel Martz	TKO	4 (10), 2:03	Jul 13, 2019	Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
29	Win	26–2–1	Gregory Corbin	DQ	8 (10), 0:53	Mar 16, 2019	AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.	Corbin unequipped for repeated low blows
28	Loss	25–2–1	Adam Kownacki	UD	10	Sep 8, 2018	Barclays Center, Contemporary York City, New York, U.S.
27	Win	25–1–1	Mike Marrone	TKO	1 (10), 2:31	Jul 18, 2017	Rapides Coliseum, Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S.
26	Win	24–1–1	Byron Polley	TKO	2 (10), 0:51	Apr 25, 2017	Fitzgeralds Casino and Hotel, Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, U.S.
25	Loss	23–1–1	Anthony Joshua	KO	2 (12), 1:32	Apr 9, 2016	The O2 Arena, London, England	Lost IBF heavyweight title
24	Win	23–0–1	Vyacheslav Glazkov	TKO	3 (12), 1:50	Jan 16, 2016	Barclays Center, Another York City, New York, U.S.	Won vacant IBF heavyweight title
23	Win	22–0–1	Vicente Sandez	KO	3 (10), 0:35	Sep 26, 2015	Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.	Retained WBO–NABO heavyweight title
22	Win	21–0–1	Tom Dallas	TKO	1 (10), 2:56	Apr 25, 2015	Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, Fresh York, U.S.	Retained WBO–NABO heavyweight title
21	Win	20–0–1	Raphael Zumbano Attachment	KO	10 (10), 1:47	Feb 28, 2015	Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.	Retained WBO–NABO heavyweight title
20	Win	19–0–1	Damon McCreary	KO	1 (6), 2:21	Jan 9, 2015	Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.
19	Win	18–0–1	Kertson Manswell	TKO	3 (10), 2:33	Jul 23, 2014	BB King Blues Bat & Grill, New York Power point, New York, U.S.	Retained WBO–NABO household name title
18	Win	17–0–1	Rafael Pedro	KO	1 (10), 2:19	May 20, 2014	Pier, Santa Monica, Calif., U.S.	Retained WBO–NABO heavyweight title
17	Win	16–0–1	Alexander Flores	KO	4 (10), 1:14	Apr 16, 2014	Barker Airdock, Santa Monica, California, U.S.	Won concave WBO–NABOheavyweight title
16	Win	15–0–1	Tyyab Beale	KO	2 (8), 2:37	Mar 1, 2014	Evangeline Downs, Opelousas, Louisiana, U.S.
15	Win	14–0–1	Maurenzo Smith	RTD	3 (8), 3:00	Feb 6, 2014	Florentine Gardens, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
14	Win	13–0–1	Glendy Hernandez	RTD	4 (6), 3:00	Dec 21, 2013	Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
13	Win	12–0–1	Joey Dawejko	RTD	4 (6), 3:00	Nov 14, 2013	Florentine Gardens, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
12	Win	11–0–1	Dieuly Aristilde	TKO	1 (6), 2:27	Oct 25, 2013	Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California, U.S.
11	Win	10–0–1	Vincent Thompson	UD	6	Sep 21, 2013	Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, President, U.S.
10	Win	9–0–1	Aaron Kinch	TKO	4 (6), 2:55	Jul 19, 2013	Rockingham Park, Salem, New County, U.S.
9	Win	8–0–1	Joshua Pol	UD	6	Jun 6, 2013	The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
8	Win	7–0–1	Sylvester Barron	KO	2 (6), 0:31	May 22, 2013	Pier, Santa Monica, California, U.S.
7	Draw	6–0–1	Alvaro Morales	MD	4	Mar 30, 2013	Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
6	Win	6–0	Phillip Triantafillo	KO	2 (4), 1:44	Mar 14, 2013	Florentine Gardens, Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.
5	Win	5–0	Anthony Hinson	KO	1 (4), 2:57	Feb 23, 2013	Quiet Cannon, Montebello, Calif., U.S.
4	Win	4–0	Kosetatino Sinoti	KO	1 (4), 2:39	Feb 1, 2013	Jonathan Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
3	Win	3–0	Terrance Perro	KO	4 (4), 0:41	Dec 21, 2012	Florentine Gardens, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Larry Ward	KO	3 (4), 1:31	Nov 17, 2012	Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Vashawn Tomlin	KO	1 (4), 3:00	Oct 27, 2012	Music Factory, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.

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