When is Puello vs Martin?
Alberto Puello is set to take on Sandor Martin on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.
The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds in the Super Lightweight division, which means the weight limit will be 140 pounds (10 stone or 63.5 kg).
This contest is for the WBC super lightweight championship of the world.
This fight will appear on the undercard of Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis' and Lamont Roach's clash for the WBA Super World Lightweight championship. Also on the undercard will be Jose Valenzuela's and Gary Antuanne Russell's fight, Yoenis Tellez's and Julian Williams' fight, Jarrett Hurd's and Johan Gonzalez's contest, and Jonathan Lopez's and Alex Dilmaghani's bout.
Puello vs Martin stats
Alberto Puello steps into the ring with an undefeated record of 23 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 10 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Sandor Martin will make his way to the ring with a record of 42 wins, 3 losses and 0 draws, with 15 of those wins by knockout.
The stats suggest Puello has a slight advantage in power over Martin, with a 43% knockout percentage compared to Martin's 36%.
Alberto Puello is the younger man by 1 year, at 30 years old.
Puello has a height advantage of 1 inch over Martin. This also extends to a 2-inch reach advantage.
Both Alberto Puello and Sandor Martin fight out of a southpaw stance.
Puello is the less experienced professional fighter, having had 22 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2015, 3 years and 4 months later than Martin, whose first professional fight was in 2011. He has fought 129 fewer professional rounds, totaling 164 compared to Martin's 293.
Alberto Puello goes into the fight ranked number 2 by The Ring at super lightweight.
Sandor Martin is currently ranked number 1 by the WBC in the 140lb division.
Puello vs Martin form
Puello remains undefeated as a professional.
In his last fight, he defeated Gary Antuanne Russell on June 15, 2024, by split decision in their WBC Interim World Super Lightweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States.
Prior to that, he had defeated Ector Madera on December 16, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 8 round contest at Armory, Minneapolis.
Going into that contest, he had beaten Batyr Akhmedov on August 20, 2022, by split decision in their WBA World Super Lightweight championship fight at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood.
Before that, he had won against Ve Shawn Owens on December 18, 2021, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Armory, Minneapolis.
He had beaten Jesus Antonio Rubio on July 21, 2021, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Pabellon de Boleibol, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Martin has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.
In his last fight, he defeated Mohamed El Marcouchi on December 16, 2023, by knockout in the 4th round at Palasport Le Cupole, Torino, Italy.
Prior to that, he had been beaten by Teofimo Lopez on December 10, 2022, by split decision in their WBC World Super Lightweight eliminator fight at Madison Square Garden, New York, United States.
Going into that contest, he had defeated Jose Felix Jr on April 1, 2022, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Palau Olímpic Vall d'Hebron, Cataluña, Spain.
Before that, he had won against Mikey Garcia on October 16, 2021, by majority decision in their 10 round contest at Chukchansi Park, California, United States.
He had defeated Kay Prospere on April 23, 2021, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Palau Olímpic, Cataluña, Spain.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Alberto Puello has been fighting more than Sandor Martin.
Alberto Puello last fought 8 months and 14 days ago, while Sandor Martin's last outing was 1 year, 2 months and 13 days ago.
Puello's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 7 months and 8 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 8 months and 20 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 54 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10.8 rounds on average.
Martin's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 10 months and 6 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 9 months and 8 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 46 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.2 rounds on average.
What time does Puello vs Martin start?
The fighters are expected to ringwalk at around 9:00 PM EST / 6:00 PM PST at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, United States, which is around 2:00 AM GMT in the UK.
Who is showing Puello vs Martin?
Puello vs Martin will be broadcast on Amazon Prime PPV both in the UK and US.
How do you stream Puello vs Martin?
In the US you can stream the Puello vs Martin PPV via Amazon’s Prime Video app and platform. Prices will vary based on where you are in the world. You can download the app for PC, Apple, Android, Fire TV, Roku, your Smart TV, and many others.
The whole event costs $79.95.
In the UK you can stream the Puello vs Martin PPV via Amazon’s Prime Video app and platform. Prices will vary based on where you are in the world. You can download the app for PC, Apple, Android, Fire TV, Roku, your Smart TV, and many others.
The whole event costs tbc.
What are the odds on Puello vs Martin?
Sandor Martin is currently 5/6 (-120) to win the contest outright, while you can get 1/1 (+100) on Alberto Puello if you fancy the slight upset.
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I think Sandor Martin vs. Alberto Puello is a compelling matchup, each bringing unique skills and attributes to the ring. Here’s my analyze of both fighters and who I think might have the edge.
Sandor Martin
Strengths:
Technical Skills: Excellent technical prowess, with excellent footwork, timing, and ring IQ. He employs a patient, methodical approach, often outboxing his opponents with precision.
Defense: He is adept at slipping punches and maintaining a tight guard, making him a challenging target.
Stamina: Good conditioning, allowing him to sustain his performance throughout the fight.
Weaknesses
Power: Not known for his knockout power, often relying on outpointing opponents over the distance.
Aggressiveness: His patient style can sometimes lead to lower activity levels, potentially giving away rounds if not controlled properly.
Alberto Puello
Strengths
Versatility: Capable of switching between styles, making him unpredictable and difficult to prepare for.
Defensive Skills: Strong defensive capabilities too, often frustrating his opponents by evading significant damage.
– **Stamina: He has demonstrated good endurance, maintaining a high level of performance through the later rounds.
**Weaknesses:**
– **Power:** Like Martin, often lacks the knockout power, relying more on technical superiority and points to secure victories.
### Matchup Analysis and Prediction
I think this fight is likely to be a tactical and technical affair, with both fighters possessing similar strengths in defense and stamina but differing slightly in their approach.
– **Technical Edge:** Martin’s technical precision might give him an edge in a fight where scoring points and avoiding damage is critical. His ability to maintain distance and outbox his opponent could be the deciding factor.
– **Versatility:** Puello’s versatility and ability to switch styles might challenge Martin, forcing him to adapt continuously throughout the fight.
– **Defense:** Both fighters’ defensive capabilities suggest a lower likelihood of a knockout, making a decision more probable.
**Prediction:**
Given the similarities in their strengths, the fight might come down to who can better impose their strategy and maintain discipline. Sandor Martin’s technical prowess and patient approach might slightly edge out Puello’s versatility, particularly if Martin can control the pace and dictate the terms of the exchanges.
**Winner: Sandor Martin by Decision.**
Martin’s technical edge and precision give him a slight advantage in what is expected to be a closely contested fight.