In the seventh round, Martin punctuated his dominance by dropping Rivera with a crisp straight left followed by a right hook.
What was expected to be a competitive "50-50" matchup between two rising stars became a one-sided masterclass by Martin. Fight Summary Boks: Rivera vs Martin
According to CompuBox stats, Martin out-landed Rivera 174 to 67. His defensive prowess was equally impressive, holding Rivera to single-digit punch counts in every round. In the seventh round, Martin punctuated his dominance
Watch the highlights and expert analysis of Frank Martin's dominant performance over Michel Rivera: His defensive prowess was equally impressive, holding Rivera
Martin won a wide unanimous decision with scores of 120-107, 118-109, and 117-110 .
Martin , an undefeated southpaw, utilized superior hand speed and precision from the opening bell. He effectively neutralized Rivera’s reach advantage by slipping inside and landing sharp combinations while nullifying Rivera's signature jab.