Carl Jammes Martin Explained

Carl Jammes Martin
Realname:Carl Jammes Calingayan Martin
Nickname:"Wonder Boy"
Weight:Bantamweight
Super bantamweight
Birth Date:18 May 1999
Birth Place:Lagawe, Ifugao, Philippines
Style:Southpaw
Total:23
Wins:23
Ko:18
Losses:0
Draws:0

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.

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.

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
23Win23–0Chaiwat BuatkrathokTKO6 (12), Dec 18, 2023
22Win22–0Oscar DugeUD10Aug 19, 2023
21Win21–0Komgrich NantapechKO2 (10), 17 Dec 2022
20Win20–0Charles TondoUD1230 Jul 2022
19Win19–0Ronnie BaldonadoTKO11 (12), 12 Mar 2022
18Win18–0Mark Anthony GeraldoUD124 Dec 2021
17Win17–0Joe TejonesKO5 (10), 20 Feb 2021
16Win16–0Richard RosalesUD1018 Dec 2020
15Win15–0Philip Luis CuerdoTKO3 (10), 21 Dec 2019
14Win14–0Benezer AlolodTKO7 (10), 20 Sep 2019
13Win13–0Yutthichai WannawongTKO1 (10), 10 Jun 2019
12Win12–0Petchchorhae KokietgymRTD3 (10), 16 Mar 2019
11Win11–0Moon Chul SuhTKO4 (12), 27 Oct 2018
10Win10–0Huerban QiateheRTD6 (10), 6 Aug 2018
9Win9–0George LumolyKO3 (12), 21 Jun 2018
8Win8–0Hashimu ZuberiTKO2 (10), 28 Apr 2018
7Win7–0Artid BamrungaueaKO2 (10), 23 Dec 2017
6Win6–0Vincent BautistaRTD5 (10), 28 Oct 2017
5Win5–0Jerry Mae Villagracia2 (8), 1 Aug 2017
4Win4–0Jason Buenaobra819 Apr 2017
3Win3–0Manny MamacquiaoTKO5 (6), 1 Oct 2016
2Win2–0Noel Guliman2 (6), 7 May 2016
1Win1–0Jayar Omac2 (4), 5 Mar 2016

Titles in boxing

Regional titles

National titles

Notes and References

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