Boxing Match Preview: Lester Martinez (19-0-0, 16 KOs) vs. Pierre Hubert Dibombe (22-2-1, 12 KOs)
Guatemalan knockout artist Lester Martinez (19–0, 16 KOs) returns to the ring to face seasoned French contender Pierre Hubert Dibombe (22–2–1, 12 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight bout on Saturday, July 12 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. The fight headlines a ProBox TV card, streamed live on YouTube, and serves as a key step in Martinez’s push toward a world title shot.
Fight Details
Event | Info |
Date | Saturday, July 12, 2025 |
Location | Save Mart Center, Fresno, CA |
Time | 8:00 PM ET (Main Card) |
Broadcast | ProBox TV (YouTube) |
Weight Class | Super Middleweight (168 lbs) |
Rounds | 10 |
Fighter Breakdown
🇬🇹 Lester Martinez
Age: 29
Height/Reach: 5’11” / 72″
Style: Orthodox, aggressive puncher
Record: 19–0–0 (16 KOs)
Recent Form: 4th-round KO of Joeshon James (March 2025)
Trainer: Brian “BoMac” McIntyre
Rankings: WBA #3, WBC #9, WBO #15
🇫🇷 Pierre Hubert Dibombe
Age: 33
Height/Reach: 5’9″ / 69.3″
Style: Orthodox, technical boxer
Record: 22–2–1 (12 KOs)
Recent Form: Decision losses to Bektemir Melikuziev and Ali Akhmedov
Notable Fact: Has fought outside France in five straight bouts
Tale of the Tape
Attribute | Martinez | Dibombe |
KO % | 84% | 55% |
Pro Debut | 2019 | 2014 |
Total Rounds | 74 | 140 |
Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
Martinez holds the edge in power and youth, while Dibombe brings experience and durability.
Key Storylines
Title Aspirations: Martinez is ranked in the top 15 by three sanctioning bodies and is eyeing a world title shot in 2026.
Comeback Trail: Dibombe looks to rebound from two tough losses and prove he can still compete at the elite level.
Trainer Spotlight: Martinez is cornered by BoMac McIntyre, the 2023 Trainer of the Year, known for guiding Terence Crawford.
Venue Debut: This marks Martinez’s seventh U.S. appearance and second straight fight in California.
FIGHT ODDS
Lester Martinez – 1700
Pierre Hubert Dibombe + 800
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 11, 2025