Lester Martinez Headlines September 11 ProBox TV Card
By Matthew Brown
08/19/2024
Undefeated super middleweight sensation “The Legend Killer” Lester Martinez, is set to return to the ring on September 11 as the headliner of a ProBox TV card. Martinez, boasting an impressive record of 18-0 with 15 knockouts, will face the undefeated Joeshon James (9-0-2, 5 KOs) in a bout that promises fireworks. This event, which will take place at the ProBox TV Events Center in Plant City, Florida, marks another step in Martinez’s journey toward making history as Guatemala’s first-ever world champion.
Known for his aggressive style and devastating power punching, Martinez has quickly become a cult favorite among fans, with many viewing him as a future world champion in the suddenly crowded super middleweight division. He enters this bout fresh off a unanimous decision victory over the experienced Carlos Gongora in June.
News of this bout was first reported by noted boxing historian and father of Daniel, Jro from Twitter.
The night’s chief support will feature a compelling matchup between veteran Vladimir Hernandez (15-6, 7 KOs) and Dominican prospect Raul García (13-1-1, 11 KOs). Hernandez, often seen as an upset specialist, has built a reputation for defeating heavily favored opponents. His resume includes victories over the likes of Alfredo Angulo, Lorenzo “Truck” Simpson, and former unified junior middleweight champion Julian “J-Rock” Williams. Garcia will look to bounce back from a split decision loss to Leonardo Ruiz last August.
Rounding out the card are two intriguing matchups between undefeated prospects. Jaycob Gómez (10-0-1, 6 KOs) will face Dariial Kuchmenov (8-0, 6 KOs) in a battle or heavy handed prospects. Additionally, Yoel Angeloni (3-0, 2 KOs) will square off against Juan Carlos Campos Medina (3-0, 3 KOs) in a clash that features two promising young fighters looking to make a statement early in their careers.