Lester Martínez already knows his next rival. The Guatemalan boxer will defend the interim WBC super middleweight title against Croatian Luka Plantić on August 29 in Los Angeles, in a fight between two undefeated fighters.
The duel represents one of the most demanding tests for Martínez. Plantić, 29 years old and nicknamed “The Thunder”has a record of 13 victories, 10 of them by knockout, in addition to the WBC international super middleweight title.
The Guatemalan arrives as WBC interim world champion and maintains a professional record of 20 victories, 16 by knockout, and one draw. His performance has consolidated him as one of the main references in national boxing.
Organizers will offer more details of the fight during a press conference on June 29. The fight generates great expectations by facing two undefeated boxers with aspirations of taking one more step towards an absolute world title.
With two undefeated fighters and important titles at stake, the fight between Lester Martínez and Luka Plantić aims to become one of the most attractive fights of the year in the super middleweight division.
For the Guatemalan, the duel represents a key opportunity to get closer to a fight for the absolute world championship. A win would reinforce his position among the best boxers in the category.
Martínez will seek to maintain his undefeated record against one of the most demanding rivals of his career. On the other side will be a Plantić who also arrives with an impeccable record and great knockout power.
As the date of the fight approaches, expectation grows among the Guatemalan fans, who are closely following the preparation of the interim WBC champion in the face of a challenge that could mark a before and after in his career.