"It creates more opportunity, where we're bringing in the number ones and number twos, evaluating them -- and obviously if we keep the number two in training, in case an opportunity comes, there is some subjectivity in it," Johnson said. So why did he get the nod instead of Martinez? Amateur Standout Javier Martinez Signs with Top Rank
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Javier Martinez, USA Boxing’s top-rated fighter at 165 pounds, has signed a multi-year contract with Top Rank and will make his professional debut as a middleweight June 30 live on ESPN.Martinez, 24, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, won the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials, but after being selected as an alternate for the Olympic team, elected to punch for pay after roughly 160 bouts in the amateur ranks. I was number two for a while, with that dream of making it to the Olympics. And despite Cecilia Braekhus being the undefeated and undisputed women’s welterweight champion, she is still looking to (…)Floyd Mayweather was rocked by the death of uncle and longtime mentor Roger Mayweather in March, as well as the passing of Josie Harris, the mother of his children. Highly regarded prospect Javier Martinez made a successful professional debut by winning a four-round unanimous decision over Ryan Burrs in a middleweight bout at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Javier Martinez has overcome more battles than just in the ring Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions cancels three cards in Mexico due to COVID-19 spike Little Richard and Muhammad Ali Jamel Herring-Jonathan Oquendo is off, Herring tests positive for COVID-19 again Edward Vazquez has fourth straight fight canceled after Luis Melendez tests positive for COVID-19 Other factors considered in this process include weight management, medical management and performance in training. The pro journey now comes with assistance from capable hands—Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum and his Top Rank company, head trainer Jorge Capetillo and brilliant young manager Tim VanNewhouse of Split-T Management, who signed the boxer as part of a quartet of amateur standouts—including Kahshad Elliott, Dalis Kaleiopu and Marcus Valle—at that same time.“Javier is the first to debut out of all of those terrific amateurs I was able to sign,” VanNewhouse informed BoxingScene.com. Find out more about cookies “I want to represent Milwaukee and my parents, who came to this country with nothing and built a life for my brothers and me.” But he adds that "the top two boxers [in that camp] compete internationally, so that we're able to see them actually in action, so it's not completely projecting.
"I just want to do what I should've done in 2016," he says.The ESPN Daily delivers the biggest sports news and moments every weekday. "I couldn't believe it, nobody else believed it, either. I've got to make moves. Martinez entered the tournament as the No. A last-minute falling through of his previously scheduled opponent nixed his originally intended pro debut on a June 30 show in Vegas, where he now lives and trains.For once, perhaps fate pointed him in the right direction as his placement on Tuesday’s card comes in dire need: two other fights were dropped from the show, both due to COVID testing including the original headliner between 130-pound titlist Jamel Herring and veteran challenger Jonathan Oquendo.It’s a much-needed fortunate break after a childhood spent bearing witness to acts of violence—including literally dodging bullets as a four-year old.
He had every expectation that his place on the squad was secure this time around and he would have the opportunity to compete in the final qualifying tournament to fulfill his Olympic dream.That was until Martinez was told by USA Boxing that, despite coming in first place, he would be an alternate on the 2020 team.
1 at 165 pounds in the USA Boxing Rankings yet was designated an Olympic alternate.Thus, the native of Milwaukee decided to turn pro and signed with Top Rank. "Martinez says he harbors no animosity toward his fellow boxers who are on the U.S. team, which will go to the Olympic Games in Tokyo next year. He is working with trainer Jorge Capetillo in Las Vegas.Martinez on Monday weighed in at 162 pounds. Martinez, 23, is a five-time national champion and is No. This website may contain adult language. "But based on our coaching staff's evaluations and the process that we had, Joseph Hicks had the slight edge.