Lester Martínez to defend WBC interim title against Luka Plantić

Guatemalan boxer Lester Martínez is set to defend his WBC interim super middleweight world title against undefeated Croatian fighter Luka Plantić on August 29. The bout will take place at the USC Galen Center in Los Angeles.

Ahead of the fight, the two athletes participated in a face-to-face stare-down. Martínez expressed confidence in his ability to defend the title, noting that while Plantić is a great fighter, he is prepared for the challenge. The winner of this match will position themselves among the top contenders in the 168-pound division, moving closer to a mandatory shot at the absolute division champion.

World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaimán highlighted the match as a premier event for the launch of the new ProBox TV platform. The fight serves as a significant milestone for Martínez, marking his 22nd professional bout.