The date is set: March 1 in the United States, but for us, it’s all about the early hours of Sunday, March 2. That’s when Sandor Martín will be stepping into the ring to fight for his dream of becoming world champion. He’ll be facing off against the Dominican Alberto Puello for the World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Lightweight title at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The Road to the Title
The fight is part of an exciting evening that’s headlined by the duel between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach – another huge bout, although it might not be getting as much buzz in our country, despite ‘Tank’ being a big draw. Sandor has been working towards this World Cup opportunity for years, and it was his fights against Mikey García and Teófimo López, both in the US, that really gave him the push he needed. It’s been a long time coming, but he’s finally got his shot.
A Battle of Two Hungry Contenders
This fight is going to be the real deal, with two contenders who are hungry to make history. Both of these guys have had to put in the work to get to where they are, so you can bet they’re not going to hold back. Puello has a lot of respect for Martín, and vice versa. Just a few days ago, the Dominican champ acknowledged that this won’t be an easy defense: “Sandor is going to be a tough challenge. He’s the number one contender for a reason. He’s got a clever, complicated style, but we’ve been studying him closely.”
Watching the Fight
In theory, Puello will have the home-field advantage, with the Dominican community in New York likely to come out in force to support him. But Sandor’s got experience fighting big bouts on the road, so that won’t faze him. For fans who can’t make it to the fight in person, there’s a must-see event on TV that morning, March 2. Movistar Plus+ is broadcasting the fight for 9.99 euros, and you can buy it no matter who your operator is, as the platform explains. The main event will feature four fights, so it’s definitely worth tuning in.
