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Boxing Match Preview: Nico Leivars (6-0-1) vs. Darwing Martinez (8-25-2)

ByFight Editor

Fight Details

  • Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
  • Time: Main card starts at 3:00 PM ET, ring walks expected around 4:00 PM ET
  • Venue: Canon Medical Arena, Sheffield, England
  • Broadcast: DAZN
  • Weight Class: Featherweight (126 lbs)
  • Rounds: 6

Undefeated British prospect Nico Leivars (6-0-1) will face Nicaragua’s Darwin Martinez (8-25-2) in a six-round featherweight bout. Leivars, fighting out of Mansfield, England, looks to extend his unbeaten streak, while Martinez aims to break his losing skid and secure a much-needed victory.

Fighter Profiles & Recent Form

Nico Leivars (England)

  • Age: N/A
  • Height: N/A
  • Reach: N/A
  • Stance: Orthodox
  • Record: 6 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw
  • Titles Held: None

Leivars is a rising prospect in the featherweight division, known for his technical boxing skills and disciplined approach. His most recent fight ended in a draw against Piotr Mirga, but he remains undefeated and eager to prove himself on the undercard of the Danny Quartermaine vs. Jack Bateson main event.

Darwin Martinez (Nicaragua)

  • Age: N/A
  • Height: N/A
  • Reach: N/A
  • Stance: Orthodox
  • Record: 8 wins, 25 losses, 2 draws
  • Titles Held: None

Martinez has struggled in recent bouts, entering this fight on a four-fight losing streak. Despite his experience advantage over Leivars, he will need to tighten his defense and improve his endurance to stand a chance against the young English fighter.

Tactical Breakdown & Keys to Victory

Leivars’ Strategy

  • Technical Boxing: Leivars relies on precision and movement to control fights.
  • Combination Punching: He excels at breaking down defenses with speed and accuracy.
  • Home Crowd Advantage: Fighting in England could give him extra motivation.

Martinez’s Strategy

  • Durability & Experience: Martinez has fought more professional rounds than Leivars.
  • Counterpunching: He must capitalize on Leivars’ aggression and find openings.
  • Defensive Adjustments: Avoiding unnecessary exchanges will be key to surviving early rounds.

Betting Odds & Predictions

  • Leivars: Heavy favorite (-5000)
  • Martinez: Significant underdog (+1800)
  • Over/Under Rounds: 4.5 rounds
  • Leivars by KO/TKO: Likely outcome

Leivars’ youth, speed, and technical ability make him the clear favorite. Martinez’s experience and durability could help him last longer than expected, but experts predict a mid-to-late stoppage victory for Leivars.

FIGHT ODDS

Nico Leivars                       – 6000

Darwing Martinez            + 1600

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 9, 2025

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