Sandor Martin facts for kids

Sandor Martin Clemente, born on August 22, 1993, is a professional boxer from Spain. He is a champion who has held the European super-lightweight title since 2019. Experts in boxing rank him among the top super-lightweight boxers in the world.

Sandor Martin's Boxing Journey

Sandor Martin started his professional boxing career on October 8, 2011. His first fight was in Barcelona, Spain. He won this fight by a technical knockout (TKO) in the third round. A TKO happens when the referee stops the fight because one boxer cannot continue safely.

Becoming a European Champion

After many fights, Sandor had a record of 34 wins and 2 losses. On July 27, 2019, he fought Andrea Scarpa for the European super-lightweight title. Sandor won this important title. He won when Scarpa's corner stopped the fight in the ninth round. This is called a corner retirement (RTD). Sandor was ahead on all the judges' scorecards when the fight ended.

Big Wins and Challenges

Sandor defended his European title two times. Then, on October 16, 2021, he faced Mikey Garcia in California, USA. Mikey Garcia was a very famous boxer. Many people thought Sandor would lose because he was the "underdog." An underdog is a person who is expected to lose. But Sandor surprised everyone! He won the fight by a majority decision. This means most of the judges thought he won.

Fighting for a World Title

Sandor Martin is set to challenge Alberto Puello for the WBC super-lightweight title. This big fight will happen on March 1, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York.

Sandor Martin's Boxing Record

Here is a quick look at Sandor Martin's professional boxing record: