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Kiko Martinez

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Kiko Martínez, a professional boxer from Alicante, Spain, has had an impressive career spanning over 18 years, with a current record of 44 wins, 11 losses, and 2 draws. He has achieved two world titles in two different weight classes and has successfully defended his titles twice. With an impressive 31 knockout wins, Martínez has become recognized as a powerful fighter in the ring. Let's delve deeper into the career highlights and significant fights of Kiko Martínez.

After making his debut at the age of 18, Martínez went on to win 16 consecutive fights, with 13 of those victories via stoppage. His impressive record brought him to his first world title fight at age 27 on August 17, 2013, where he fought Jonatan Romero for the super-bantamweight IBF title. Martínez made a significant impression on the world when he defeated Romero via a 6th round TKO to become the world champion. His impressive victory marked the beginning of his rise to fame.

One of Martínez's career highlights was defending the IBF super-bantamweight title against Jeffrey Mathebula on December 21, 2013. In the fight, Martínez proved his power and won by a 9th round knockout (KO). He continued to defend his super-bantamweight title on April 23, 2014, against Hozumi Hasegawa, winning the fight via a seventh round TKO. Martinez proved that his first win was not a fluke, demonstrating his power once again.

Martínez also had an impressive win on November 13, 2021, where he won the IBF featherweight title against Kid Galahad by a sixth-round TKO. It was an exciting fight that had the audience on their feet. Finally, his most recent fight was a non-title bout against Jordan Gill on October 29, 2022, where he knocked out Gill in the fourth round. This win marked the end of his one-fight winning streak.

In his career, Martinez has a total of 57 fights, with impressive 44 wins, 11 losses, and 2 draws. He suffered his first loss against Rendall Munroe in 2008, via a 12 round majority decision, which ended his 17-fight win streak. He has been stopped five times and has lost six times via decision. Despite these losses, Kiko has continued to bounce back and prove his resilience.

One of the essential attributes of Kiko Martinez is his ability to knock out his opponents. Out of his 44 victories, 31 of them have come through knockout power. He has a reputation as an aggressive and exciting fighter that pleases the crowd with his style. The boxing world recognizes his abilities, and his knockouts are a significant factor in his popularity.

The upcoming fight between Martinez and Reiya Abe scheduled for April 8, 2023, is highly anticipated. Martinez will look to maintain his winning momentum and make a statement in the ring against the Japanese fighter. Fans worldwide will wait eagerly for this fight and witness Martinez's grit and power in the ring.

In conclusion, Kiko Martinez has had an impressive career, earning titles and defending them against some of the best fighters in the world. His knockout power has put him in the spotlight, and his upcoming fight against Abe is sure to draw global attention. Martinez's fighting style is entertaining and has made him an international star. His impressive career highlights demonstrate the dedication and determination that he brings to his craft, which makes him a force to be reckoned with in the boxing world.

Kiko Martínez Fight Record

# Date Age Opponent Result Via
58 Apr 8, 2023 37 Reiya Abe NA NA
57 Oct 29, 2022 36 Jordan Gill Win KO4
56 Mar 26, 2022 36 Josh Warrington Loss TKO7
55 Nov 13, 2021 35 Kid Galahad Win TKO6
54 Sep 11, 2021 35 Jayro Duran Win UD
53 Feb 13, 2021 34 Zelfa Barrett Loss UD
52 Aug 21, 2020 34 Noe Martinez Raygoza Win TKO3
51 Dec 7, 2019 33 Alexander Cazares Win UD
50 May 18, 2019 33 Gary Russell Jr. Loss TKO5
49 Oct 27, 2018 32 Marc Vidal Win UD
48 May 19, 2018 32 Marc Vidal Draw TD
47 Aug 26, 2017 31 Lorenzo Parra Win KO3
46 Jul 14, 2017 31 Franklin Varela Win TKO4
45 May 13, 2017 31 Josh Warrington Loss MD
44 Nov 25, 2016 30 Leonel Hernandez Win PTS
43 Jul 23, 2016 30 Eusebio Osejo Draw SD
42 Feb 27, 2016 29 Léo Santa Cruz Loss TKO5
41 Dec 12, 2015 29 Miguel Gonzalez Win TKO4
40 Nov 14, 2015 29 Everth Briceno Win UD
39 Oct 23, 2015 29 Herald Molina Win KO1
38 Jul 18, 2015 29 Scott Quigg Loss TKO2
37 Dec 12, 2014 28 George Gachechiladze Win TKO2
36 Sep 6, 2014 28 Carl Frampton Loss UD
35 Apr 23, 2014 28 Hozumi Hasegawa Win TKO7
34 Dec 21, 2013 27 Jeffrey Mathebula Win KO9
33 Aug 17, 2013 27 Jonatan Romero Win TKO6
32 Apr 27, 2013 27 Damian David Mariano Win TKO2
31 Feb 9, 2013 26 Carl Frampton Loss TKO9
30 Jul 21, 2012 26 Dougie Curran Win PTS
29 Mar 9, 2012 26 Arsen Martirosian Win TKO12
28 Apr 15, 2011 25 Jason Booth Win KO10
27 Feb 18, 2011 24 Oscar Chacin Win UD
26 Sep 11, 2010 24 Arsen Martirosian Win UD
25 Apr 16, 2010 24 Feliciano Dario Azuaga Win TKO3
24 Dec 11, 2009 23 Said Chichti Win KO1
23 Sep 25, 2009 23 Takalani Ndlovu Loss UD
22 Feb 27, 2009 22 Rendall Munroe Loss UD
21 Dec 18, 2008 22 Gheorghe Ghiompirica Win PTS
20 Aug 12, 2008 22 Silviu Lupu Win TKO1
19 Jul 5, 2008 22 Lante Addy Win PTS
18 Mar 7, 2008 22 Rendall Munroe Loss MD
17 Aug 25, 2007 21 Bernard Dunne Win TKO1
16 Mar 18, 2007 21 Andrei Florin Win TKO1
15 Dec 15, 2006 20 Edison Torres Win UD
14 Jul 14, 2006 20 John Bikai Win PTS
13 May 26, 2006 20 Andrei Florin Win TKO3
12 Mar 10, 2006 20 Salem Bouaita Win UD
11 Nov 25, 2005 19 Peter Baláž Win KO1
10 Oct 14, 2005 19 Manuel Sequera Win KO2
9 Jul 15, 2005 19 Manuel Gomes Win KO4
8 May 6, 2005 19 Sergei Nikitin Win TKO2
7 Mar 4, 2005 18 Frederic Bonifai Win TKO2
6 Feb 4, 2005 18 Nikolai Mihailov Win TKO4
5 Nov 19, 2004 18 Julio Vargas Win TKO4
4 Oct 15, 2004 18 Juan Garcia Martin Win TKO3
3 Sep 10, 2004 18 Cristiano Andres Oliveira Win KO1
2 Jul 24, 2004 18 Irimiea Ion Win TKO3
1 Jun 11, 2004 18 David Casero Win TKO3