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Tale of the Tape
Age
27
Height
5' 5"
Reach
66"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Mexico
Key Stats
93%
Win Rate
71%
Finish Rate
10
KO/TKO Wins
0
Submission Wins
4
Title Fight Wins
15
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
At #8 in the bantamweight rankings, David Martinez — "Black Spartan" to fight fans — is past the "prospect" stage. This is contender territory, and every fight from here is a title eliminator in disguise.
This is power striking with numbers behind it — 10 KO/TKO wins, 4.82 significant strikes landed per minute. Opponents don't get outpointed so much as dismantled.
The form line is loud: 5 straight wins, the latest over Marlon Vera (Decision - Unanimous). Momentum like that forces the division's hand.
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Latest / David Martinez News
Lester Martinez Eyes Canelo and Mbilli After 10th-Round KO
The unbeaten WBC interim champ says both fights are coming after stopping Luka Plantic. Canelo-Mbilli lands October 31 in Riyadh.
Aug 31, 2026
Lester Martinez Defends Interim WBC Belt With Canelo-Mbilli Winner in Sight
Martinez faces Luka Plantic in LA with a shot at the Canelo vs Mbilli winner on the line — and a draw with Mbilli already in his back pocket.
Aug 29, 2026
Lester Martinez Wants Canelo or Mbilli — But He Has to Win First
The unbeaten WBC interim champ says he'd take either name, days before a title defense against Luka Plantic in Los Angeles.
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