# Lester Martínez defends WBC interim super middleweight title > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lester-martnez-wbc-title-defense > Updated: 2026-08-30T04:00:44.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 4. Guatemalan boxer Lester Martínez successfully defended his WBC interim super middleweight title against Croatian challenger Luka Plantić at the USC Galen Center in Los Angeles. Following a bout where both fighters successfully made weight, Martínez secured a technical knockout victory in the tenth round. The match concluded after Martínez landed a decisive blow that sent Plantić to the canvas. With this victory, Martínez has solidified his standing as a premier contender at 168 pounds. Following the fight, he issued a challenge to top fighters in the division, specifically naming Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Christian Mbilli as opponents he is ready to face to further his career. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-30: Lester Martinez defends WBC interim super middleweight title Lester Martinez defended his interim WBC super middleweight title by defeating Luka Plantic via TKO, subsequently challenging Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Christian Mbilli. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lester-martinez-defends-wbc-interim-super-middleweight-title-1 ### 2026-08-28: Lester Martínez defends WBC interim super middleweight title Lester Martínez defends his WBC interim super middleweight title against undefeated Luka Plantić in Los Angeles after both fighters successfully made weight. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lester-martinez-defends-wbc-interim-title-against-luka-plantic ### 2026-08-24: Lester Martínez to defend WBC interim title against Luka Plantić Guatemalan boxer Lester Martínez defends his WBC interim super middleweight title against undefeated Luka Plantić on August 29 in Los Angeles. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lester-martinez-defends-wbc-interim-super-middleweight-title ### 2026-08-22: Lester Martínez to defend WBC interim super middleweight title Guatemalan boxer Lester Martínez will defend his WBC interim super middleweight title against undefeated Luka Plantić on August 29 in Los Angeles. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lester-martnez-to-defend-wbc-interim-super-middleweight-title --- Cite as: Lester Martínez defends WBC interim super middleweight title. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lester-martnez-wbc-title-defense