The Guatemalan stush Lester Martínez He made his return to Guatemala after having won his victory number 19 as a professional against Joeshon James, which earned him to Enter the world’s top 10 into the supermedian weight.
Martínez, 29, attended to the media in an event organized by one of his main sponsors and spoke about several aspects of his life, as part of his career, some dreams, but also He was excited to be back in his country after his last victory.
Against Joeshon James, Martínez reached his triumph 19 as a professional (16 by knockout) and managed to consolidate as one of the greatest figures in the Supermedian category (168 pounds) in the world, a division that is led by the Mexican Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez.
His performance against James in the fight earned him to confirm his victory in the fourth assault with An impressive knockout.
Lester Martínez about being able to fight Canelo Álvarez
In the midst of the emotional conversation that Martínez held against the media, where he talked about his childhood and beginnings, the national pugilist was cautious about an issue that becomes more and more relevance: A possible fight against Saúl Álvarez.
“I started training at 11, not with a clear or objective goal, it was a game, but After 17 years we are no longer where we start And we advanced little by little, “was part of what he told.
The Guatemalan has made many sacrifices in his life, especially since he is professional, among them, to leave his country to train in the best way in the United States.
“I left the comfort zone, a sacrifice is to be in another country, not knowing how you live. I left my country and my people, but then it is thought to be worth it“He said.
Finally, Lester told what he needs to fulfill his biggest dream in boxing: challenge a world champion and give Guatemala a joy.
In the boxer’s words, he needs a couple more fights, Between about four, To be considered a unanimous challenger for a world championship and challenge a pugilist like Saúl Álvarez.
In addition, he was encouraged to say that his next fight may be in about four months, depending on planning.