FAST-rising contender Carl Jammes Martin and seasoned fighter Charly Suarez will headline the “Ultimate Knockout Challenge” boxing card this Saturday at the renowned Elorde Sports Complex in Paranaque City.
Martin, 22, undefeated in 17 pro fights with 15 knockouts, will challenge Philippine super-bantamweight champion Mark Anthony Geraldo in a title fight that comes amid the pandemic.
Martin, the pride of Lagawe, Ifugao, told yesterday’s online Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum he’s unfazed by Geraldo’s experience, having been in 50 fights (38-9-3 with 19 knockouts).
“Confident naman ako dahil matagal ko pinag-handaan ang laban na ito. Ready na po ako.
Laban na lang ang hinihintay,” said Martin, adding that he’s just a couple of pounds above the weight limit of 122 pounds.
Suarez, a three-time SEA Games champion and veteran of the 2016 Rio Olympics, will try to preserve his unbeaten record as a pro when he takes on Delmar Pellio in a 10-round super-featherweight clash.
Suarez, 33, is bent on keeping his winning ways as a pro in the hope of vying for a regional title, and ultimately a crack at a world title in 2022.
“Sabi nila pag umabot ka na sa 30 years old start na nang pag-baba mo. Pero ang mindset ko is that nag-sisimula pa lang ako,” he told the forum backed by San Miguel Corp., Milo, Amelie Hotel Manila, Braska Restaurant, and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.
