Ryan Martin (boxer)


Ryan Martin is an American professional boxer. As an amateur, he was an Olympic hopeful and won several National Amateur Championships but failed to qualify for the 2012 Olympics.

Amateur career

Anson Wainwright of BoxingScene wrote, "From a young age Martin was highly touted." He was dubbed "Kid London" by famed Jermain Taylor as a promising favorite for the 2012 Olympic team. Martin had a reported record of 202 wins with 22 losses, winning numerous American National Championships. His most notable accomplishment was his lightweight gold medal performance at the men's 2010 Under-19 National Championship, earning a berth to represent Team USA.
He was to represent Team USA at the 2010 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships in Azerbaijan. However, the entire team wasn't able to compete due to a volcanic eruption in Iceland. This was the lone qualifier for the 2010 Summer Youth Olympic games held in Singapore.
At the 2012 Olympic qualifying tournament, Martin failed to advance to the Summer Games by losing to the Olympic alternate, Robert Easter, on points 14-8.

Professional career

After various meetings with promotional companies to sign professionally, the media announced in August 2013 that Martin had signed an exclusive, multi-year, undisclosed deal with rap mogul Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson.
On September 16, 2013, Martin made his professional debut defeating Darus Somieari by way of TKO in round two. He finished 2013 with a KO victory stopping Eric Goodall in just one round. Reports showed HBO's VP of Programming, Peter Nelson, watching the bout ringside with 50 Cent.
Martin was very active in 2014, being put on a fast track by his promoter 50 Cent and manager Tim VanNewhouse. He compiled a total of eight fights while fighting on the undercards of major events televised by , ESPN and HBO Sports.
On January 22, 2014 Showtime Sports Shobox analyst Steve Farhood labeled Ryan Martin as a top prospect.

WBC Continental Americas lightweight champion

Martin vs. Villaraga

Originally, Martin was to face veteran Fermin De Los Santos. However, De Los Santos was stopped at customs three days before the fight and was prevented from entering the country. An announcement was made that Martin would face former Olympian César Villaraga for the vacant WBC Continental Americas lightweight title.
Martin had a four-inch height advantage and a longer reach than the former Olympian. He was able to stay on the outside as he landed clean punches on Villaraga. Villaraga attempted to initiate exchanges, but Martin effectively countered with three- and four-punch combinations to the head, while digging big left hooks to the body. Slowly but surely, he began to break Villaraga down as the fight went on. In round 4 Martin landed a big overhand right, scoring a knockdown. He continued to dominate throughout the second half of the fight by fast counter punch combinations. All three judges scored the bout in favor of Martin: 79-72, 79-72, and 78-73.

Personal life

Martin embarked for the Dominican Republic after winning a silver medal at the 2009 National Junior Olympics. He and other USA team members boxed in four cities throughout the nation, carrying with them their Christian faith and spreading the word of Jesus Christ. The week-long trip was organized by USA Boxing's 2008 Olympic Games team manager Joe Smith.
In 2010 Martin received a proclamation from the Mayor of Chattanooga that anointed him an Ambassador of Goodwill "in recognition of his outstanding athletic abilities and service to his community". Mayor Littlefield signed the proclamation.
On February 12, 2014 RevolutionWear's FRIGO underwear company announced a two-year undisclosed sponsorship deal with the boxer. "We're delighted to be working with Ryan Martin," says RevolutionWear's founder and CEO Mathias Ingvarsson. "It's a thrill to see athletes and everyday Americans incorporate FRIGO® into their active lifestyles." The deal mentioned Everlast Worldwide being a part of the design process for Martin's ring attire.
On May 13, 2014, rapper 50 Cent released the music video for "Winners Circle", featuring Guordan Banks, from his fifth studio album, Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire to Win. The video, directed by Eif Rivera, shows 50 Cent jogging and Martin training for a fight. They meet up in the ring for a victory, joining each other in the winner's circle.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Win23–1 Carlos VelasquezRTD6, 3:00Jun 27, 2020Plant City, Florida, U.S..png" />
23Loss22–1 Josh TaylorTKO7, 2:21Nov 3, 2018 The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, ScotlandFor WBC Silver super lightweight title;
World Boxing Super Series: Super lightweight quarter-final
22Win22–0 Breidis PrescottUD8May 5, 2018 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
21Win21–0 Luis Eduardo FlorezKO4, 0:30Mar 27, 2018 The Avalon, Hollywood, California, U.S.
20Win20–0 Francisco RojoSD10Sep 16, 2017 T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas lightweight title;
Won vacant WBA Inter-Continental lightweight title
19Win19–0 Marcos JimenezUD10Jun 30, 2017 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
18Win18–0 Bryant CruzTKO8, 0:45Mar 18, 2017 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas lightweight title
17Win17–0 Yardley Armenta CruzKO4, 0:48Dec 16, 2016 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
16Win16–0 César VillarragaUD8Sep 10, 2016 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Won vacant WBC Continental Americas lightweight title
15Win15–0 Samuel AmoakoUD6Jul 16, 2017 Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
14Win14–0 Rosbel MontoyaKO5, 1:51Apr 23, 2016 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
13Win13–0 Ivan ZavalaTKO1, 1:04May 9, 2015 Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas, U.S.
12Win12–0 Miguel SotoTKO4, 0:54Apr 11, 2015 José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
11Win11–0 Carlos ValenzuelaUD6Feb 7, 2015 State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.
10Win10–0 Edgar LlanezTKO2, 2:03Dec 5, 2014 Grand Plaza Hotel, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
9Win9–0 Isaias Martin GonzalesTKO2, 0:38Nov 8, 2014 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8Win8–0 Engelberto ValenzuelaTKO1, 0:54Aug 8, 2014 Consol Energy Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7Win7–0 Matthew BaccaUD4Jul 2, 2014 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
6Win6–0 Ian JamesUD4Jun 6, 2014 Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
5Win5–0 Misael ChaconUD4Apr 18, 2014 Convention Center, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4Win4–0 Justin RobbinsTKO2, 2:42Mar 28, 2014 Twin River Casino, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
3Win3–0 Jose Del ValleUD4Feb 12, 2014 Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
2Win2–0 Eric Jamar GoodallTKO1, 1:22Dec 20, 2013 Resorts World Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
1Win1–0 Darus SomieariTKO2, 1:42Sep 16, 2013 Resorts World Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.