When is Martinez vs Thompson?
Lester Martinez could potentially square off against Lionell Thompson in Late 2023 at Whitesands Events Center in Plant City.
The fight would be scheduled for 10 rounds in the Super Middleweight division, which means the weight limit would be 168 pounds (12 stone or 76.2 KG).
Martinez vs Thompson stats
Lester Martinez would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 16 wins, zero loses and 0 draws, 14 of those wins coming by the way of knock out.
Lionell Thompson would make his way to the ring with a record of 22 wins, 5 loses and 0 draws, with 12 of those wins by knock out.
The stats suggest Martinez would have a massive power advantage over Thompson, boosting at 88% knock out percentage over Thompson's 55%.
Lester Martinez is the younger man by 11 years, at 27 years old.
Thompson has 3-inch reach advantage.
Both Lester Martinez & Lionell Thompson fight out of an orthodox stance.
Martinez is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 11 less fights, and made his debut in 2019, 10 year and 1 month later than Thompson, whose first professional fight was in 2009. He has fought 87 less professional rounds, 58 to Thompson's 145.
Lester Martinez goes into the fight ranked number 15 by the WBC at super middleweight.
Activity check
Thompson's last 2 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 7 months and 26 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 2 years, 3 months and 29 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 16 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8 rounds on average.
What are the odds on Martinez vs Thompson?
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Martinez sounds like a tough ask, if Thompson wins I would enjoy him taking on Mbilli next