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Lester Martínez scored one of the biggest victories of his career, stopping Croatia’s Luka Plantić in the tenth round to retain his WBC Interim Super Middleweight World Title. The Guatemalan faced a tough test against an unbeaten, highly skilled opponent, but systematically established his rhythm and found home for heavy power punches. As the fight progressed, Martínez wore down Plantić and completely took control of the ring, with his relentless pressure and pinpoint striking taking a heavy toll on the European contender. Finally, in the tenth round, Martínez’s overwhelming assault forced the stoppage, capping off a statement win that solidifies his spot among the elite at 168 pounds.