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