Young Martin

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Martin Marco Voto (March 5, 1931 – June 17, 2006) better known as Young Martin, was a Spaniard professional boxer in the Flyweight division.[1] He won various regional level titles and challenged once for the world's flyweight championship.

European Boxing Union champion

Martin challenged Welch boxer, until then undefeated (27-0)

Helsinki, Finland, by a fifteen rounds decision.[4]

World championship fight

In the midst of his reign as European champion, the Spaniard traveled to

Buenos Aires. Perez dominated and stopped Martin in round three to retain the world title.[5]

Retirement

Martin retired after an eight-rounds decision defeat to Victor Carrascosa, which took place on September 6, 1962 at the

Bilbao
.

Career in review

A former Spain national and European Boxing Union flyweight champion and one-time world title challenger, Martin retired with a record of 71 wins, 17 defeats and 5 draws (ties) in 93 professional boxing contests, with 28 of his wins and 5 of his losses by way of knockout.

Death

Young Martin died on June 17, 2006.

References

  1. ^ "BoxRec: Login".
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  3. ^ "Dower V Martin Boxing". YouTube.
  4. ^ "BoxRec: Login".
  5. ^ "BoxRec: Login".