Lester Martínez VS Joeshon James
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The confrontation was confirmed Next Wednesday, September 11th, between the undefeated Guatemalan and current Latin champion of the World Boxing Council (WBC), Lester Martínez against the complicated American, Joeshon James.
The fight has been scheduled for 10 rounds in the middleweight division, will be the main event of the evening, which will take place at the ProBox TV Events Center in Plant City, Florida, United States. It is worth remembering that the evening can be enjoyed through the application of the American promoter, ProBox TV.
Born in Peten Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala, Lester Normandy Martinez, He will fight for the third time in 2024, after beating Colombian Rubén Angulo (13-9-2) by knockout in the second round at the beginning of the year to become WBC Latin champion. Similarly, last June he won by unanimous decision against Ecuadorian Carlos Gongora Mercado (22-3).
Throughout 2023 he played twice, and at the beginning of the year he managed to win quickly in the United States against the local, Isaiah Steen (16-2). Likewise, months later he won again with his punch in the fourth round against the Brazilian, Lucas de Abreu (14-5).
Martinez (18-0 / 15 KO), 28 years old, is currently one of the most emblematic figures in Guatemalan boxing. The Central American has a knockout power above 80%, only one of his last five victories has come to a decision.
The native of California, United States, Joeshon Zaki James, He will face his second fight of the year, after winning in early 2024 by unanimous decision in eight rounds against his compatriot, Vaughn Alexander (18-12-1).
During 2023 he drew twice, in May against Javier Martínez (10-1-1) and in September at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas against the Kazakh, Abilkhan Amankul (4-0-1). However, the victory came at the end of the year by knockout in the first round against David Stevens (14-1-0).
