The exact moment in which Lester Martínez is crowned champion in Guatemala – 2024-02-26 03:10:48

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The exact moment in which Lester Martínez is crowned champion in Guatemala

Petenero Lester Martínez defeated Colombian Rubén Angulo in Guatemala and increased his professional undefeated record to 17.

Lester Martínez defeated Rubén Angulo after sending him to the canvas. (Free Press Photo: Juan Diego González)

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Lester Martínez increased his legend as the greatest leader in Guatemalan boxing on the night of this Friday, February 23, 2024 by defeating the Colombian Rubén Angulo via technical knockout in just two rounds of a fight that was scheduled for 10 rounds.

Martínez showed himself superior to his opponent and just 2 minutes and 59 seconds were enough for him of the second round to send his rival to the canvas. The event rounded off a more than perfect night for the Guatemalan boxer who was supported from the beginning by the fans who were present at the Parque de la Industria to support him.

The native of Melchor de Mencos showered Angulo with a series of punches that Angulo was not able to resist and after taking a left blow to the facethe Colombian succumbed and the referee decided that Lester won the fight.

The Petenero then increased his undefeated professional record to 17 fights and did so in a big way since he had not fought in Guatemala since 2019, this night being doubly special for Martínez since in addition to his victory, He established himself as WBC Latin super middleweight champion.

“The main thing is to thank God for health. The other thing is to leave a ring feeling good. I want to thank everyone present, the emotion is very great now, I feel very happy to have started 2024 here“, expressed the Guatemalan excitedly after the end of the fight.

“This victory is for my family, because they have always been with me, it is also for my sponsors and for all of you, thank you for coming. It is dedicated to all of Guatemala. Good vibes and up Guate“, he concluded.

After the end of the fight, Lester recorded 17 fights and 17 victories, in addition to a record of 15 by knockout. Angulo for his part was left with 11 victories, 9 losses and 2 draws.

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