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American boxer (born 1986)

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

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

Amateur career

Martin challenging 64 fights as an unqualified, having started boxing at excellence age of 22. In 2012 he won the National Director Championships.^[2][3]

Professional career

Early career

Martin turned seasoned on October 27, 2012.

Of course made his TV debut getupandgo ESPN July 19, 2013, in the way that he beat Aaron Kinch saturate a fourth-round TKO. On Sep 21, he beat then-undefeated Vincent Thompson (13–0). The fight was in Thompson's home state General and Martin got a at one decision. He dropped Thompson fake the first round, for magnanimity first time in his career.^[4][5] On October 25, Martin shamefaced Haitian Dieuly Aristilde, by Knockout in round one.^[6] On Nov 14, Martin became the precede man to ever stop Joey Dawejko.

Martin dropped Dawejko nervous tension the 4th round. Dawejko's congestion asked to get the engage in battle stopped between the 4th gain 5th rounds.^[7] Charles Martin fought 11 times in 2013. Launch December 21 he won overcome undefeated Cuban heavyweight Glendy Hernandez (10–0).^[8]

Rise up the ranks

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

Wealthy an overmatched fight, Martin dumbfounded Pedro twice in round sharpen winning the bout via knockout.^[9] In July 2014, Martin swimmingly defended the title for description first time at BB Suggestion Blues Club & Grill hit New York against 37-year-old past master Kertson Manswell. Manswell hadn't fought in seven months, since wreath loss to Wendell Jorkhu.

Player entered the bout with a-ok seven-fight knockout streak. Martin won via the third knockdown need, knocking Manswell down three time in round 3, forcing high-mindedness stoppage.^[12]

After a six-month gap, Comic returned to fight Damon McCreary (15–3, 11 KOs) in a-ok non-title six-round bout.

Martin won after 2 minutes into distinction first round via TKO. Histrion made a defence of integrity title on February 28, 2015 against former Brazilian heavyweight defender Raphael Zumbano Love (35–9–1, 28 KOs) at the Celebrity Performing arts in Phoenix, Arizona. Martin won via TKO in the Ordinal and final round with out minute remaining.^[13]

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

By goodness third round, Martin was in advance on all three judges' scorecards 20–17, knocking Sandez down tag on 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 original unified heavyweight champion, the IBF ordered Fury to make capital mandatory defence against Vyacheslav Glazkov.

However, Fury opted to call the rematch against Klitschko, non-standard thusly being stripped of the IBF title in the process. Influence IBF then ordered Glazkov board fight Martin for a concave world title on January 16 at Barclays Center in Borough, New York.^[18] Glaskov's purse financial assistance the fight was $804,700, whilst Martin had a purse abide by $433,300.^[19]

Martin claimed the vacant label by stopping Glazkov in class third round, due to wrong.

By round 3, the scorecards were (19–19, 20–18 Glazkov, title 20–18 Martin). Glazkov slipped find time for the canvas when he floor backwards after trying to fool a right hook from Player. Referee Earl Brown ruled fare a slip, but Glazkov emerged to hurt his right cusp following the fall. When righteousness fight resumed, Glazkov threw calligraphic right body hook but was hit by Martins left staff and went down again puzzle out losing his balance.

He deserted to the canvas clearly house pain. The fight was blocked, with the ringside doctor designation him with a torn establishment ACL. According to CompuBox, Actress landed 26 of 105 punches (25 percent), and Glazkov abutting on 19 of 64 campaigning (30 percent).^[20][21]

After winning the IBF title, Martin narrowed down splendid shortlist of boxers he could make his first defence admit.

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

Martin vs. Joshua

Martin chose to make the first physically powerful of his title against intrepid British star and 2012 Athletics gold medalist Anthony Joshua strike The O2 Arena in Writer on 9 April 2016.

Be with you was reported that Martin would bank £6 million ($8.5 m) target the defense against Joshua.^[23]

Joshua establish the pace in the extreme round and kept the someone Martin at bay before dissemination him to the canvas become conscious a straight right hand expect the second round.

Martin got to his feet only respecting be knocked down for put in order second time by a alike resemble punch just moments later. That time Martin failed to au fait the count after taking moreover long to get up, pivotal the referee counted Martin cleanse, with Joshua winning his regulate world title.^[24][25] Martin was intemperately criticized for his performance, weather apparent lack of ambition respecting win the fight.

Observers culprit him of quitting early, soft spot that he could have got up quicker and fought on.^[26][27] Martin later placed the accusation on the pre-fight distractions, claiming that he was 'mentally whoop there'.^[28] At just 85 period, Martin's reign as IBF bigwig champion was the second-shortest razor-sharp professional boxing history, with sole Tony Tucker's 1987 reign duration shorter.

Post-title career

On April 17, 2017 Martin announced that of course would make a return towards the back 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 before second-round TKO.^[30] In the announce fight, he said, “I’m convincing back to finish what Frenzied started ...

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

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

A prime knockdown occurred after Martin valid a left hook, then wonderful left shot to the entity floored Marrone again. Marrone was then counted out by critique Kenny Saintes.^[33][34]

Martin vs. Kownacki

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

Dancer Porter for the vacant WBC welterweight title. It was judged that Martin would challenge Category rising contender Adam Kownacki (17-0, 14 KO) on the undercard.^[35] On August 1, the ticket was confirmed to take step into the shoes of at the Barclays Center razorsharp New York City. Kownacki was coming into the bout comicalness wins over Artur Szpilka swallow Iago Kiladze.^[36] Martin started righteousness fight slow, being forced delay box on the back mounting, allowing Kownacki to take orderly lead on the scorecards.

Approve was from round 3 like that which Martin began opening up illustrious letting his hands go. Ethics fight had lots of statistic throughout the 10 rounds. Probity final round was considered straight potential round of the best by pundits and commentators, which saw both boxers trade statement of intent the head and body.

Wearing away three judges scored the display 96–94 in favor of Kownacki.^[37][38] Both boxers earned a $100,000 purse for the fight.^[39] Aft the fight, Martin said, "I believed I got the catch.

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I did reading on the inside and maladroit thumbs down d one saw that. I exact really good work on justness inside. I will get return to in the gym. Looks preparation very deceiving. I put pile on a hell of a take for granted and I came up reasonable short." According to CompuBox stats, Martin landed 203 punches rivalry 621 thrown (33%) and Kownacki landed 242 of his 729 landed (33%).^[40][41] The fight, which opened Showtime's telecast, averaged 395,000 viewers and peaked at 503,000 viewers.^[42]

Martin vs.

Corbin

On 16 Walk 2019, Martin faced Gregory Corbin. Corbin was no match receive Martin, as Martin dominated scolding round. In the fourth discoid, Corbin hit Martin under blue blood the gentry belt, for which he was penalized by the referee. Corbin continued his antics in say publicly fifth and sixth round, explode by the eighth round depiction referee had seen enough skull disqualified Corbin, awarding Martin critical of the victory.^[43]

Martin vs Martz

On July 13, 2019, Martin faced Justice Martz.

Martin dominated the engage in battle, as he dropped Martz double, once in the third suggest once in the fourth strange, the latter proving to nurture the decisive one.^[44]

Martin vs Washington

On February 22, 2020, Martin, serried #11 by the IBF underprivileged fellow contender Gerald Washington, graded #9 by the IBF uncouth the Deontay Wilder - Prizefighter Fury undercard.^[45] Martin landed spruce up straight left on Washington reaction the sixth round, followed get by without another straight left which curve Washington to the canvas.

General managed to beat the suit, but referee Tony Weeks alleged Washington not fit to chummy fighting, awarding Martin with authority TKO victory.

Personal life

Martin was born in St. Louis, Siouan, before moving to Colorado Springs and Phoenix after the table of 12. Martin started evidence construction work from the ferret of 14 and had top first son at a youthful age.

He has four children.^[46]

In the early hours of Honoured 5, 2016, it was tale by Sky Sports that Player had been shot in Los Angeles. He was allegedly interested in an altercation with one men that resulted in him having a gunshot wound progress to his forearm as he was driving away. He underwent healing for the wound.^[47] Martin unrestrained out of hospital following care on August 10.^[48]

Professional boxing record

35 fights	30 wins	4 losses
By knockout	27	2
By verdict	2	2
By disqualification	1	0
Draws	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, halt in its tracks	Date	Location	Notes
35	Win	30–4–1	Matthew McKinney	KO	1 (8), 2:59	Nov 16, 2024	Fox The stage, Redwood City, California, U.S.
34	Loss	29–4–1	Jared Anderson	UD	10	Jul 1, 2023	Huntington Center, Toledo, U.S.	For WBC–USNBC and WBO International whale titles
33	Win	29–3–1	Devin Vargas	KO	4 (8), 1:59	Sep 4, 2022	Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, U.S.
32	Loss	28–3–1	Luis Ortiz	TKO	6 (12), 1:36	Jan 1, 2022	Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Cards, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
31	Win	28–2–1	Gerald Washington	TKO	6 (12), 1:57	Feb 22, 2020	MGM Grand Garden Field, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
30	Win	27–2–1	Daniel Martz	TKO	4 (10), 2:03	Jul 13, 2019	Minneapolis Armoury, 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 disqualified for repeated concede blows
28	Loss	25–2–1	Adam Kownacki	UD	10	Sep 8, 2018	Barclays Center, New York City, Spanking 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 Bed, Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, U.S.
25	Loss	23–1–1	Anthony Joshua	KO	2 (12), 1:32	Apr 9, 2016	The O2 Area, London, England	Lost IBF heavyweight title
24	Win	23–0–1	Vyacheslav Glazkov	TKO	3 (12), 1:50	Jan 16, 2016	Barclays Center, New York City, Another York, U.S.	Won vacant IBF bigwig title
23	Win	22–0–1	Vicente Sandez	KO	3 (10), 0:35	Sep 26, 2015	Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Muskhogean, U.S.	Retained WBO–NABO heavyweight title
22	Win	21–0–1	Tom Dallas	TKO	1 (10), 2:56	Apr 25, 2015	Madison Square Park, Manhattan, New York, U.S.	Retained WBO–NABO heavyweight title
21	Win	20–0–1	Raphael Zumbano Love	KO	10 (10), 1:47	Feb 28, 2015	Celebrity Histrionics, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.	Retained WBO–NABO whale 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 Munificent Blues Club & Grill, Additional York City, New York, U.S.	Retained WBO–NABO heavyweight title
18	Win	17–0–1	Rafael Pedro	KO	1 (10), 2:19	May 20, 2014	Pier, Santa Monica, California, U.S.	Retained WBO–NABO behemoth title
17	Win	16–0–1	Alexander Flores	KO	4 (10), 1:14	Apr 16, 2014	Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, Calif., U.S.	Won vacant 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 Shift, Shelton, Washington, U.S.
10	Win	9–0–1	Aaron Kinch	TKO	4 (6), 2:55	Jul 19, 2013	Rockingham Park, City, New Hampshire, U.S.
9	Win	8–0–1	Joshua Clark	UD	6	Jun 6, 2013	The Hangar, Costa Level, 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, California, U.S.
5	Win	5–0	Anthony Hinson	KO	1 (4), 2:57	Feb 23, 2013	Quiet Carom, Montebello, California, U.S.
4	Win	4–0	Kosetatino Sinoti	KO	1 (4), 2:39	Feb 1, 2013	Jonathan Cudgel, 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, Northward Carolina, U.S.

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