When is Martin vs Puello?
Sandor Martin could take on Alberto Puello in Autumn/Fall 2024 the United States.
The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Super Lightweight division, which means the weight limit would be 140 pounds (10 stone or 63.5 kg).
The contest would be for the vacant WBC super lightweight championship of the world.
Martin vs Puello stats
Sandor Martin would step into the ring with a record of 42 wins, 3 losses, and 0 draws, 15 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Alberto Puello would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 23 wins and 0 draws, with 10 of those by knockout.
The stats suggest Puello would have a slight advantage in power over Martin, with a 43% knockout percentage compared to Martin's 36%.
Sandor Martin is the older 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 Sandor Martin and Alberto Puello fight out of a southpaw stance.
Martin is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 22 more fights, and made his debut in 2011, 3 years and 4 months earlier than Puello, whose first professional fight was in 2015. He has fought 129 more professional rounds, totaling 293 compared to Puello's 164.
Sandor Martin goes into the fight ranked number 1 by the WBC, and 5 by the WBO at super lightweight.
Alberto Puello is currently ranked number 9 by the WBC, and 5 by The Ring in the 140lb division.
Martin vs Puello form
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 beaten Mikey Garcia on October 16, 2021, by majority decision in their 10 round contest at Chukchansi Park, California, United States.
He had won against Kay Prospere on April 23, 2021, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Palau Olímpic, Cataluña, Spain.
Puello remains undefeated as a professional.
In his last fight, he beat 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 beaten Ector Madera on December 16, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 8 round contest at Armory, Minneapolis.
Going into that contest, he had defeated 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 defeated Jesus Antonio Rubio on July 21, 2021, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Pabellon de Boleibol, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Alberto Puello has been fighting more than Sandor Martin.
Sandor Martin last fought 10 months and 3 days ago, while Alberto Puello's last outing was 4 months and 4 days ago.
Martin's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 5 months and 26 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 8 months and 12 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 46 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.2 rounds on average.
Puello's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 2 months and 28 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 25 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 54 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10.8 rounds on average.
What are the odds on Martin vs Puello?
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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.