Frank Martin is undoubtedly one of the most fastest-rising superstars in the lightweight division of boxing. The undefeated American boxer started his professional career only in 2017 and currently boasts a record of 18 wins and no losses so far. The majority of his wins are via knockout (12) and the rest via decision(6).
For his professional debut, the 29-year-old southpaw announced himself to the world with a first-round TKO against John Edward Lockette. And going forward, Frank Martin locked horns against some of the most fearsome and entertaining names in the division like Michel Rivera, Romero Duno, Jackson Marinez, etc.
For his last outing, Frank Martin faced off against Artem Harutyunyan on July 15, 2023, at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, United States. After an intense fist exchange for twelve rounds, Martin had a unanimous win over Harutyunyan. Moreover, Martin even knocked down Harutyunyan in the final round before the judges score card decision.
Frank Martin is set to face one of the most toughest and most important opponents in his career so far in his next fight. For this, he will lock horns against the WBA lightweight champion, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis for the title on June 15, 2024, at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, United States. Davis(29-0) on the other hand, had not fought for a year since April 2023 and is looking forward to finishing off Martin’s story. Hence, the build-up leading to the main event is of high value in both entertainment and athletics.
Frank Martin Boxing Training
Frank Martin started training in boxing at the age of 17. Earlier, Martin was more into football and wrestling. However, by 17, while attending Homestead High School, Martin was introduced to the world of boxing for the first time. Even though Frank Martin started wrestling practice in the sixth grade, he eventually picked up football and later boxing. And his mom has been a constant support system for him throughout his life, whether it is football or boxing.
Frank Martin vs. Gervonta Davis Stats
| Stats | Frank Martin | Gervonta Davis |
| Record | 18-0-0 | 29-0-0 |
| Championship | - | WBA World Light |
| Age | 29 | 29 |
| Height | 5’8” (173 cm) | 5’5.5" (166 cm) |
| Division(s) | Lightweight | Lightweight |
| Reach | 68” (173 cm) | 67.5" (171 cm) |
| KO Percentage | 66.67% | 93.1% |
| Rounds | 94 | 130 |
| Win streak (active) | 18 | 29 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Southpaw |
| Professional Debut | 2017 | 2013 |
*Last updated on June 14, 2024.
FAQs
A. Frank Martin started training in boxing at the age of 17.
A. The undefeated American boxer started his professional career only in 2017 and currently boasts a record of 18 wins and no losses so far.
A. Frank Martin will lock horns against the WBA lightweight champion, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis for the title on June 15, 2024, at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, United States.
A. Yes, Frank Martin is undefeated as of June 2024.
A. As of June 2024, Gervonta Davis is 29 years old.
