Frank
Martin

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Рансес
Бартелеми

Martin is moving up to 140 pounds for this bout. Martin feels more comfortable and stronger at 140 pounds. Martin is coming into this fight off a long layoff. Frank Martin had been out of the ring for close to a couple of years. Martin's trainer is Buddy McGirt. Martin was formerly under the tutelage of Derrick James. Martin played running back in high school on the football team. Martin wrestled in the state championship as a junior at 152 pounds. Martin is the first cousin of NFL linebacker and former Cowboys draft pick Jaylon Smith. Martin improves to 19 and one with this knockout. Martin gave a great showing in a loss to Gervonta Tank Davis. Frank Martin's only loss was to Tank Davis.

Barthelemy's layoff is 19 months. Rances Barthelemy had not fought in close to 2 years. Barthelemy is a two-time two-division champion. Barthelemy is a former champion in two divisions. Rances Barthelemy is 39 years old. Barthelemy has power in his left hand and rocked Jose Ramirez a few times with it. This was the fourth knockdown of Barthelemy's career. The last time Barthelemy was knocked down before this was against left-handed Gary Russell.

Mark Nelson was the referee in charge. The referee stopped the fight at 2 minutes, 59 seconds of the eighth round. Martin knocked out Barthelemy at 2 minutes 56 seconds of the fourth round. The bout took place in San Antonio. There were two knockdowns in the fight.