Veteran journeyman Carlo Demecillo is set to challenge the skills of undefeated super-bantamweight prospect Carl Jammes Martin in a highly anticipated boxing match scheduled for May 16, 2026, in Taguig, Metro Manila. The bout has been officially confirmed by Big Yellow Boxing Gym head coach Christopher "Ping-Ping" Tepora, who emphasized that the fight is sealed despite some remaining details to be finalized.
A Competitive Showdown Predicted
Coach Tepora described the upcoming fight as a 50-50 contest, highlighting the strengths of both fighters. "This should be a 50-50 fight. Martin is good but Carlo is a veteran that has fought elite opponents," Tepora stated. He further promised that Demecillo would provide a significant challenge to Martin, noting the rigorous training regimen currently underway. "I can promise everyone that Carlo will give Martin a good challenge. We're working hard in training right now. He's been sparring with Mark Sarino, Reycar Auxilio, and Rhonvex Capuloy," Tepora added.
Demecillo's Veteran Experience
At 29 years old, Carlo Demecillo comes from a family of boxers and has faced numerous elite opponents in his division. His career includes notable bouts against top fighters such as Tasana Salapat, Sho Ishida, Arthur Villanueva, Satoshi Shimizu, and Hisashi Amagasa. As a former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia-Pacific Youth bantamweight champion, Demecillo has also secured victories against Virgel Vitor, Jess Rhey Waminal, Justine Darap, and Bryl Bayogos. He currently holds a record of 19-12-2, with 11 knockouts.
Martin's Rising Stardom
On the other side, 26-year-old Carl Jammes Martin remains undefeated with a perfect record of 27-0, including 20 knockouts. He is patiently awaiting an opportunity to face Naoya Inoue, who holds all the super-bantamweight belts. Martin is currently ranked No. 2 by the WBO, following Junto Nakatani, who is scheduled to challenge Inoue next month. Additionally, he holds the No. 8 ranking in the International Boxing Federation (IBF). In the past year, Martin has demonstrated his prowess by defeating former world title contender Aran Dipaen and Francisco Pedroza via unanimous decision.
This matchup promises to be a thrilling encounter between experience and youth, with both fighters aiming to prove their mettle in the competitive super-bantamweight division.
