Who is Frank Martin's trainer?

Last Modified Jun 14, 2024 05:47 GMT
Frank Martin

The undefeated lightweight, Frank Martin is no less of a phenomenal boxer himself. Starting his professional career in 2017, the Southpaw currently boasts a record of 18 wins and no losses in boxing. The majority of his wins are via knockouts(120, and the rest via decision(6). Over these years, Martin has squared off against some fearsome names in the division like Michel Rivera, Romero Duno, Jackson Marinez, etc.

For his last outing, Martin faced off against Artem Harutyunyan on July 15, 2023. After twelve rounds of intense fist exchanges, Frank Martin had a unanimous decision win over Harutyunyan at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in Nevada, United States. Moreover, Frank Martin is about to headline against one of the most dominant names and the PPV star of today’s boxing scene in his next fight. For this, ‘The Ghost’ will square off against the WBA lightweight champion, Gervonta Davis(29-0) for the title on June 15, 2024, at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, United States.

Now let us take a brief look into Frank Martin’s trainer.

Frank Martin Trainer

Frank Martin trains under the former professional boxer turner coach, Derrick D James. James retired from professional boxing in 2008 with a record of 21 wins, 7 losses, and 1 no-contest. He is also a former two-time Texas State Golden Glove champion and has acquired a bronze medal at the U.S. Olympic Festival. Apart from Frank Martin, Derrick James has also trained other stars like Ryan Garcia and Jermell Charlo. Moreover, he has won the ‘Trainer of the Year’ awards from different promotions in multiple years.

Derrick D James training Frank Martin. [Image courtesy: @derrickdjames1 on Instagram]

When it comes to the training part, Frank Martin only started boxing at the age of 17 and made his PRO debut at 22. He started training under Pat McPherson, a local police officer and former boxer.

*Last updated on June 14, 2024.

FAQs

A. Frank Martin trains under the former professional boxer turner coach, Derrick D James. 


A. ‘The Ghost’ will square off against the WBA lightweight champion, Gervonta Davis(29-0) for the title on June 15, 2024, at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, United States. 


A. For his last outing, Martin faced off against Artem Harutyunyan on July 15, 2023, and after twelve rounds of intense fist exchanges, Frank Martin had a unanimous decision win over Harutyunyan at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in Nevada, United States.


A. Starting his professional career in 2017, the Southpaw currently boasts a record of 18 wins and no losses in boxing. 


A. Apart from Frank Martin, Derrick James has also trained other stars like Ryan Garcia and Jermell Charlo.


A. James retired from professional boxing in 2008 with a record of 21 wins, 7 losses, and 1 no-contest and he is also a former two-time Texas State Golden Glove champion and has acquired a bronze medal at the U.S. Olympic Festival.


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