Carl Jammes Martin

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Carl Jammes Martin
Born
Carl Jammes Calingayan Martin

(1999-05-18) 18 May 1999 (age 26)
Lagawe, Ifugao, Philippines
NationalityFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Other names"Wonder Boy"
Statistics
Weight(s) Bantamweight
Super bantamweight
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins26
Wins by KO20
Losses0
Draws0

Carl Jammes Calingayan Martin (born 18 May 1999) is a Filipino professional boxer. He held the GAB super bantamweight title from December 2021 to August 2022 and has held the WBA Asia super bantamweight title since March 2022. Martin currently trains and fights out of Lagawe.

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Early life and amateur career

Martin was born and raised in Lagawe, a 4th class municipality of Ifugao province. He was introduced to boxing in his early age and as an amateur boxer Martin won the Paperweight Bronze Medal at the Philippine Youth Games-Batang Pinoy, before turning pro in 2016, at the age of 16.

Professional career

Bantamweight division

Martin made his professional debut on 5 March 2016, defeating fellow Filipino boxer, Jayar Omac via a round two corner retirement. [1] A couple of months later, Martin registered his second professional win by defeating fellow Filipino boxer, Noel Guliman via a round two technical knockout. [2] He extended his winning streak to three after defeating Manny Mamacquiao via a technical knockout in the fifth round.

Martin won his first title by defeating Jason Buenaobra, winning the bout via a unanimous decision through eight rounds. [3] Following the bout, Martin defeated Jerry Mae Villagracia via a second round knockout.

Martin captured his first national title by defeating veteran boxer Vincent Bautista via a round five corner retirement. [4]

He became the interim WBC Asian Boxing Council Continental bantamweight champion when he defeated Artid Bamrungauea of Thailand on December 23, 2017. [5]

Martin battles Hashimu Zuberi of Tanzania on April 28, 2018, beating the Tanzanian by technical knockout in Round 2, Martin won the vacant World Boxing Organisation Oriental Youth bantamweight title. [6]

Martin then fought the rough Indonesian in George Lumoly for the vacant WBA Asia bantamweight title in June 2018, Martin KO'ed Lumoly in Round 3 of 12. [7]

On August 6, 2018, Martin defeated Huerban Qiatehe of China by RTD, Qiatehe was battered from the first round with heavy punches that pushed the Chinese to retire from his corner in round 6, retaining his WBO Oriental Youth bantamweight title. [8] [9]

A couple of months later, Martin defended his WBA Asia bantamweight crown by defeating Korean boxer Moon Chul Suh via a knockout in the fourth round. [10] [11]

On 16 February 2019, Martin defeated Thai boxer Petchchorhae Kokietgym in his first fight outside of his hometown, the Ifugao province, via a round three corner retirement. [12] Following the bout, he defeated another Thai boxer in Yutthichai Wannawong by technical knockout in the first round. [13]

Three months later, Martin won the PBF bantamweight title for the second time after defeating fellow Filipino boxer Benezer Alolod by technical knockout in round 7. [14] [15] Following the bout, Martin defended his crown as he defeated Philip Luis Cuerdo by technical knockout in the third round. [16]

Super Bantamweight division

Almost a year of being sidelined due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Martin moved up one division to super bantamweight and defeated Richard Rosales via a unanimous decision. [17] A couple of months later, he defeated Joe Tejones by knockout in the fifth round. [18] [19]

May 12, 2021 Martin defeated the veteran Mark Anthony Geraldo via unanimous decision (117-111, 115-113, 115-113) to win the Philippine super bantamweight championship. [20] [21]

Three months later, Martin defeated Ronnie Baldonado via an eleventh round technical knockout and captured the Philippine Games & Amusements Board and the vacant WBA Asia super bantamweight titles. [22] [23] [24]

On 30 July 2022, Martin defended his WBA Asia super bantamweight crown by defeating Tanzanian boxer Charles Tondo via a unanimous decision. [25] [26] [27]

On December 2, 2023, SanMan Boxing announced that Martin would compete against Thai boxer, Chaiwat Buatkrathok for the vacant WBO Global super bantamweight title, previously held by John Riel Casimero, the bout is set on December 18, 2023 at the Elorde Grand Ballroom. [28] Jammes would eventually emerge victorious, making him the new WBO Global super bantamweight champion.

A day before the bout with Buatkrathok, Philstar.com and Manila Bulletin would announce the signing of Martin with MP Promotions as Manny Pacquiao sent a warm welcome to Martin to the MP Promotions, Martin would also be declared to have signed with the PBC and TGB promotions, [29] [30] this would later be further supported and fully declared as GMA Network reported about his signing with the PBC Promotion with a picture of him holding a contract just hours before the match against Buatkrathok, [31] after the winning the vacant WBO Global title against Chaiwat Buatkrathok, MP Promotion's president, Sean Gibbons could be seen celebrating with Martin.

On September 7, 2024, Martin defeated Mexican Anthony Jiménez Salas in his first fight outside of his home country, The Philippines, via knockout in the second round in Culiacán, Mexico.

Thrilla in Manila: The 50th Anniversary

Martin currently the WBO’s ranked no. 2 super bantamweight contender, was announce to be participating in the commemorative event under Blow by Blow management, MP Promotions, and the International Boxing Association billed as Thrilla in Manila: the 50th Anniversary or "Thrilla in manila 2" that commemorates the historic Thrilla in Manila clash between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. He is scheduled against former title challenger Aran Dipaen for the WBO International super bantamweight title on October 29, 2025, at Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines. [32]

Professional boxing record

26 fights26 wins0 losses
By knockout200
By decision60
Draws0
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
26Win26–0Francisco Pedroza PortilloUD831 May 2025Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas, U.S.
25Win25–0Ruben Tostado GarciaTKO5 (10), 1:337 Dec 2024Evolution Club, Tijuana, Mexico
24Win24–0Anthony Jiménez SalasTKO2 (10), 1:547 Sep 2024 Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
23Win23–0Chaiwat BuatkrathokTKO6 (12), 0:3218 Dec 2023Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO Global super bantamweight title
22Win22–0Oscar DugeUD1019 Aug 2023Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, Philippines
21Win21–0 Komgrich Nantapech KO2 (10), 2:3617 Dec 2022CCDC Gym, Barangay Poblacion, La Trinidad, PhilippinesWon vacant IBF Pan Pacific super bantamweight title
20Win20–0Charles TondoUD1230 Jul 2022SM City, San Lazaro, Manila, PhilippinesRetained WBA Asia super bantamweight title
19Win19–0Ronnie BaldonadoTKO11 (12), 1:0412 Mar 2022Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, PhilippinesRetained GAB super bantamweight title;
Won vacant WBA Asia super bantamweight title
18Win18–0 Mark Anthony Geraldo UD124 Dec 2021Elorde Sports Complex, Parañaque, PhilippinesWon GAB super bantamweight title
17Win17–0Joe TejonesKO5 (10), 1:4820 Feb 2021 Biñan Football Stadium, Biñan, Philippines
16Win16–0Richard RosalesUD1018 Dec 2020IPI Compound, Mandaue, Philippines
15Win15–0Philip Luis CuerdoTKO3 (10), 1:0421 Dec 2019Manila Arena, Manila, PhilippinesRetained PBF bantamweight title
14Win14–0Benezer AlolodTKO7 (10), 1:3120 Sep 2019Mandaluyong City Hall Grounds, Mandaluyong, PhilippinesWon PBF bantamweight title
13Win13–0Yutthichai WannawongTKO1 (10), 2:5110 Jun 2019TV5 Studio, Quezon City, Philippines
12Win12–0Petchchorhae KokietgymRTD3 (10), 3:0016 Mar 2019Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay, Philippines
11Win11–0Moon Chul SuhTKO4 (12), 1:5827 Oct 2018Don Bosco High School Gym, Lagawe, PhilippinesRetained WBA Asia bantamweight title
10Win10–0Huerban QiateheRTD6 (10), 3:006 Aug 2018Plaza Bayombong, Bayombong, PhilippinesRetained WBO Oriental Youth bantamweight title
9Win9–0George LumolyKO3 (12), 0:2221 Jun 2018Don Bosco High School Gym, Lagawe, PhilippinesWon vacant WBA Asia bantamweight title
8Win8–0Hashimu ZuberiTKO2 (10), 2:4028 Apr 2018Lagawe Central School Open Gym, Lagawe, PhilippinesWon vacant WBO Oriental Youth bantamweight title
7Win7–0Artid BamrungaueaKO2 (10), 1:5423 Dec 2017DepEd Gymnasium, Lagawe, PhilippinesWon interim WBC-ABCO Continental bantamweight title
6Win6–0Vincent BautistaRTD5 (10), 3:0028 Oct 2017DepEd Gymnasium, Lagawe, PhilippinesWon interim PBF bantamweight title
5Win5–0Jerry Mae VillagraciaKO2 (8), 2:551 Aug 2017Banaue Gymnasium, Banaue, Philippines
4Win4–0Jason BuenaobraUD819 Apr 2017Bonifacio Naval Station, Taguig, PhilippinesWon vacant LuzProBA bantamweight title
3Win3–0Manny MamacquiaoTKO5 (6), 2:521 Oct 2016Lagawe Gym, Lagawe, Philippines
2Win2–0Noel GulimanTKO2 (6), 2:087 May 2016Lagawe Central School Open Gym, Lagawe, Philippines
1Win1–0Jayar OmacRTD2 (4), 3:005 Mar 2016Banaue Gymnasium, Banaue, Philippines

Titles in boxing

Regional titles

National titles

References

  1. ↑ Osis, Roderick (29 December 2019). "Heroes of 2019". SunStar Baguio. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  2. ↑ "Introducing... Carl Jammes Martin". asianboxing.info. 17 February 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  3. ↑ "Carl Jammes Martin vs Jason Buenaobra". Boxrec. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  4. ↑ Espeña, Gilbert (22 December 2017). "Teen phenom, asam ang WBC regional title". balita.net.ph. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  5. ↑ ASIAN BOXING (2017-12-18). "December 23rd-Rookie of the Year Finals!". asianboxing.info. Retrieved 2018-09-23.
  6. ↑ Principe, Dennis G. (28 April 2018). "Young Ifugao prospect gets litmus test vs Tanzanian foe". Tempo PH. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  7. ↑ Costa, Carlos (23 June 2018). "Complete Results from Ifugao: Martin Blasts Out Lumoly in 3, Wins WBA Asia Strap". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  8. ↑ Osis, Roderick (11 August 2018). "Martin retires Chinese challenger". SunStar Baguio. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  9. ↑ Bonsubre, Rene Jr. (5 August 2018). "MARTIN DEFENDS WBO ORIENTAL YOUTH BELT VS. CHINAS QIATEHE IN NUEVA VIZCAYA AUG.6". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  10. ↑ Osis, Roderick (31 October 2018). "Ifugao boxing whiz KO's Korean challenger". SunStar Baguio. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  11. ↑ Costa, Carlos (22 October 2018). "Carl Martin Defends WBA Asia Belt Against Chul Suh in Ifugao". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  12. ↑ Giongco, Mark (16 February 2019). "Ifugao bet Carl Jammes Martin dominates Thai foe in bantamweight bout". Inquirer. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  13. ↑ Aznar, Edri (23 November 2020). "Ifugao boxing sensation Martin in Cebu". SunStar Cebu via Yahoo News. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  14. ↑ David, Jean Russel V. (24 September 2019). "Martin KOs Alolod for PBF bantamweight belt". The Manila Times. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  15. ↑ Osis, Roderick (23 September 2019). "Martin scores 14th win with TKO of Alolod". SunStar Baguio. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  16. ↑ Wainwright, Anson (22 July 2020). "New Faces: Carl Jammes Martin". ringtv.com. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  17. ↑ "WATCH: Ifugao Undefeated Fighter James Carl Martin Wins Against Rosales". wowcordillera.com. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  18. ↑ Luarca, Roy (5 February 2021). "'Wonder Boy' Martin dangles unbeaten record vs Tejones". Rappler. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  19. ↑ Anolin, Carlo (22 February 2021). "Martin pays respect to Tejones after KO win". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  20. ↑ "Carl Jammes Martin wins Philippine title". Tiebreaker Times. 2021-12-05. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  21. ↑ Anolin, Carlo (5 December 2021). "Martin dethrones Geraldo, captures PH super bantam crown". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  22. ↑ Siasat, JM (13 March 2022). "Carl Jammes Martin rises from the canvas to beat Baldonado, Charly Suarez wins via stoppage". GMA News. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  23. ↑ Luarca, Roy (12 March 2022). "Suarez, Martin stop foes, capture regional crowns". Rappler. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  24. ↑ Anolin, Carlo (12 March 2022). "Martin stops Baldonado to retain PH super bantam, capture WBA Asia super bantam titles". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  25. ↑ Siasat, JM (31 July 2022). "Carl Jammes Martin retains WBA title with lopsided win over Tanzanian foe". GMA News. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  26. ↑ Saldajeno, Ivan (31 July 2022). "Carl Jammes Martin keeps WBO Asia belt after dominating Tanzanian foe". Dugout PH. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  27. ↑ Aznar, Edri (1 August 2022). "Martin beats Tondo, keeps WBA Asia belt". SunStar Cebu. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  28. ↑ SanMan Boxing (2 December 2023). "Fight announcement: Esneth Domingo vs. Michael Bravo for the WBO Global flyweight title and Carl Jammes Martin vs. Chaiwat Buatkrathok for the WBO Global super bantamweight title. Additionally 11 more boxing bouts in the undercard". facebook.com. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  29. ↑ Philstar.com (17 December 2023). "Filipino prospect Carl Jammed Martin signs with MP Promotions, PBC and TGB". philstar.com. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  30. ↑ Magallon, Reynald (17 December 2023). "Carl Jammes Martin signs with MP Promotions, PBC, TGB". manilabulletin.com.ph. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  31. ↑ Siasat, JM (18 December 2023). "Carl Jammes Martin signs with PBC". gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  32. ↑ "Thrilla in Manila 50th Anniversary fight card to showcase Filipino champions, rising stars". Fastbreak.com.ph. 12 September 2025.
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