Lester Martinez
5 stories covering Lester Martinez — news, results and analysis.
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.
Aug 28, 2026
Team Crawford Wants Canelo Next: Martinez Eyes the Winner in Riyadh
Canelo (63-2-2) faces WBC champ Christian Mbilli on October 31, but Crawford's sparring partner Lester Martinez already has a claim on the winner.
Aug 19, 2026
BoMac Shuts Down Crawford Comeback Talk: 'He's Done'
Terence Crawford retired 42-0 after beating Canelo in September. His longtime trainer says the gym footage means nothing — Bud isn't fighting again.
Aug 18, 2026