Frank “The Ghost” Martin’s Return to Boxing
Frank “The Ghost” Martin is set to make his much-anticipated return to boxing after a setback earlier this year. With a record of 18 victories, 1 loss, and 12 knockouts under his belt, Martin’s next challenge will be against Rances Barthelemy, a former champion in two weight classes. The bout will unfold on October 25, as part of the undercard for Sebastian Fundora’s WBC super welterweight title match against Keith Thurman. This event is scheduled to take place at the illustrious MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Matchup Details
The Martin-Barthelemy matchup will be a 10-round contest in the super lightweight division, prominently featured as the leading preliminary fight on the PBC on Prime Video broadcast ahead of the main pay-per-view action. This comes after Martin suffered an 8th-round stoppage at the hands of Gervonta Davis during a title fight in June 2024, marking a significant moment in his career where he learned valuable lessons from defeat. Now, he expresses his eagerness to return, making it clear that he’s fully prepared both mentally and physically for this fight.
“I’m back and I’m pissed off and dangerous,” Martin declared, hinting that his journey through adversity will reflect in the intensity of his performance.
Rances Barthelemy’s Comeback
Facing Martin is Rances Barthelemy, a seasoned boxer at 39 years old, who owns a record of 30 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw with 15 KOs. Barthelemy hasn’t stepped into the ring since losing a unanimous decision to Jose Ramirez in April 2024. He has held titles as the IBF champion in both the junior lightweight and lightweight divisions, but his recent activity has been limited, resulting in a mixed record of 1-2 over the past three years.
In anticipation of his upcoming fight, Barthelemy emphasized his desire to remind the boxing community of his presence, stating, “October 25 is the night I remind everyone who Rances Barthelemy is. I’ve been in deep waters before, and experience counts when the lights are brightest.”
He promises fans a display of his determination and competitive spirit, aiming not just to compete, but to reclaim his status in the boxing world and pursue another shot at championship glory.
