Lester Martinez and Immanuwel Aleem aim for the WBC Interim Super Middleweight Crown

The stage is set for a high-voltage collision this Saturday night at the National Orange Show Convention Center in San Bernardino, California, where sparks will fly.

Unbeaten Guatemalan Lester Martinez and the experienced Immanuwel Aleem will face off with a single objective: to conquer the World Boxing Council interim super middleweight world championship.

This bout is not just a test of endurance, but the golden key for the winner, who will position himself to face current champion Christian Mbilli.

Lester Martinez (19-0-1, 16 KOs), ranked number 2 by the WBC, arrives at this appointment following a dream 2025 where he starred in the “Fight of the Year” against Mbilli, a technical draw that proved his ability to belong to the world elite. Via the tutelage of renowned trainer Brian “Bomac” McIntyre, Martinez looks to consolidate his status as the new force at 168 pounds.

“I know who I am and what I’ve worked for,” declared Martinez. “We are ready to take the next step and bring that crown home.”

Immanuwel Aleem (22-3-3, 14 KOs), number 14 in the WBC rankings, arrives with the underdog label, a position that, far from intimidating him, seems to fuel him. His father and trainer, Omar Aleem, issued a mystical warning that ignited spirits during the final media session.

“We have the ‘divine punch’ for him. It will be a mystic impact. They say we’re going to lose, but in the ring, we’ll see who knocks out whom,” stated Omar Aleem. Immanuwel, for his part, recalled his victory over Ievgen Khytrov as proof that he knows how to derail undefeated trains: “I just need to execute the game plan. Martinez is my total focus and on Saturday you will see the results.”

ProBox TV CEO Garry Jonas highlighted that this path toward the WBC interim title has been designed through strategic promotion and unwavering resilience on the part of Martinez. However, “Bomac” McIntyre warned not to underestimate Aleem: “He isn’t here by mistake; he’s here because of what he’s done in the past. But Lester knows what it’s like to win at the highest level.”

With the prestige of the WBC on the line and the future of the super middleweight division at stake, this Saturday’s battle promises to be a thrilling classic.