Big 2024 coming for rising Martin
FILE–Carl Jammes Martin. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Carl Jammes Martin reinforced his belief of making it big in world professional boxing after a sixth-round stoppage of Thai veteran Chaiwat Buatkrathok recently.
Although impressive with an undefeated record of 23 victories, highlighted by 18 knockouts, Martin has so much to prove on a larger stage with a rare opportunity now knocking on his door.
“My goal is to become a future world champion and I’m patiently going into that direction,’’ said Martin, who secured the vacant World Boxing Organization global super bantamweight belt with that win over Buatkrathok at Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque City last week.
The 24-year-old pride of Ifugao will now get to travel halfway across the globe in the United States where the biggest purses are.
Martin, thriving under the guidance of his father-trainer Abel Martin, can realize the dream.
“Carl has everything to offer from his good looks up to his extraordinary boxing skills. We believe he will go far,’’ said MP Promotions president Sean Gibbons after recently signing up Martin.
‘Next big thing’
First on their checklist for the Filipino slugger is a US trip early next year where Martin could be provided with greater opportunity to fight the best 122-pounder or figure in a potential world title shot in 2024.
“He’s going to be the next big thing in professional boxing. He’s a world champion material,’’ said Gibbons.
As the latest addition to the MP Promotions’ pool under former senator and eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao, Martin will be joining super bantamweight champion Marlon Tapales, who is fighting on Tuesday, Jerwin Ancajas, Eumir Felix Marcial and Mark Magsayo, among others.
MP Promotions has partnered with Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) and TGB Promotions in carving a path toward greatness for Martin.
“I’m honored to be stablemates with the best fighters in the world,’’ said Martin.
Aside from Filipino fighters, Al Haymon’s PBC and TGB have Mexican superstar Saul “Canelo’’ Alvarez and Isaac “Pitbull’’ Cruz among its brightest stars along with a number of current world champions.
