When is Martinez vs Thompson?
Lester Martinez could potentially square off against Lionell Thompson in late 2024 at Whitesands Events Center, 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 18 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 15 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Lionell Thompson would make his way to the ring with a record of 22 wins, 5 losses and 0 draws, with 12 of those wins by knockout.
The stats suggest Martinez would have a large advantage in power over Thompson, boasting a 83% knockout percentage compared to Thompson's 55%.
Lester Martinez is the younger man by 11 years, at 28 years old.
Thompson has a 3-inch reach advantage.
Both Lester Martinez and Lionell Thompson fight out of an orthodox stance.
Martinez is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 9 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2019, 10 years and 1 month later than Thompson, whose first professional fight was in 2009. He has fought 75 fewer professional rounds, totaling 70 compared to Thompson's 145.
Lester Martinez goes into the fight ranked number 3 by the WBA, 10 by the WBC, and 8 by The Ring at super middleweight.
Activity check
Thompson's last 2 fights have come over a period of 5 years, 7 months and 20 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 2 years, 9 months and 26 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