Fernando Martinez
Acting
Biography
Fernando Daniel Martínez is an Argentine boxer who has held the IBF super flyweight title since February 2022.
Born: July 18, 1991
Place of Birth: Avellaneda, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Known For
Chris Colbert vs. Hector Luis Garcia
Undefeated rising star Chris “Primetime” Colbert looks to move one step closer to a world title when he takes on Hector Luis Garcia in a 12-round eliminator from Las Vegas. Brooklyn’s Colbert possesses a mix of speed and power that have quickly made him a fan favorite. Garcia is an undefeated southpaw with knockout power. Plus, another unbeaten phenom is featured as 2016 U.S. Olympian Gary Antuanne Russell faces former world champion Viktor Postol and 115-pound champ Jerwin Ancajas defends against Fernando Martinez. Live on SHOWTIME.
Sebastian Fundora vs. Carlos Ocampo
Unbeaten 154-pound sensation Sebastian “The Towering Inferno’’ Fundora looks to demonstrate why he’s one of the most feared fighters in boxing when he defends his interim title against Carlos Ocampo from “The War Grounds” in Carson, Calif. The 6’6” Fundora most recently defeated Erickson Lubin in a 2022 Fight of the Year contender. Ocampo is riding a 12-fight win streak. Plus, top middleweights Carlos Adames and Juan Macias Montiel square off and 115-pound champ Fernando Martinez meets Jerwin Ancajas in an anticipated rematch. Live on SHOWTIME.
Fernando Martinez vs. Kazuto Ioka 2
LIFETIME BOXING FIGHTS 27 took place on May 11, 2025, at Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan, promoted by Lifetime Boxing. The main event features WBA Super Flyweight Champion Fernando Martinez defending his title against four-division world champion Kazuto Ioka in a 12-round bout. The co-main event pits Hayato Tsutsumi against Jaime Arboleda in a 10-round lightweight clash. Additional bouts include Daiya Kira vs. Jackson Zapata in flyweight and Yuya Tanaka vs. an opponent to be announced in bantamweight.
David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde
David Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) defends his WBC light heavyweight title against Anthony Yarde (27-3, 24 KOs). In the bout before Benavidez faces Yarde, Brian Norman Jr. (28-0, 22 KOs, 1 NC) puts his WBO welterweight title on the line versus Devin Haney (32-0, 15 KOs, 1 NC), a former undisputed lightweight champion. Sam Noakes and Abdullah Mason square off for the vacant WBO lightweight title.