Junior welterweight contender Frank "The Ghost" Martin has announced he's got a new promoter, Top Rank Boxing, and is aiming for a fast track to a world title shot for 2027.
Frank Martin is ready to try to a new approach to get into the world title picture at junior welterweight and he's agreed to a new promoter to help him- Top Rank Boxing.
They announced the deal on Wednesday afternoon.
'"Frank "The Ghost" Martin has signed a multi-year promotional contract with Top Rank. The 31-year-old former world title challenger, now campaigning at super lightweight under head trainer Buddy McGirt, will return in the Fall.
"Frank Martin has established himself as an elite talent, and the biggest opportunities of his career are still ahead of him," said Top Rank President Todd duBoef. "The super lightweight division is filled with compelling matchups, and with Frank's talent, he is positioned perfectly to capitalize. His future is bright as we work toward securing his ultimate world championship goal." Martin said, “I’m excited to continue my journey under the Top Rank banner.
The company has a history of building stars. I want to continue building out my resume, become champion and stamp my legacy as one of them ones in the sport.” “I am honored to be in a position to facilitate this deal,” said Adrian Clark, Martin’s manager. “Frank is now backed by the iconic Top Rank, which has another superstar in the making. I’m very excited for what’s to come.”
The 31 year old Martin, 19-1-1, 13 KOs, is a Detroit native who made his professional debut in October 2017 and emerged as a rising contender in 2022. He scored a fourth-round stoppage of Filipino power puncher Romero Duno before delivering a dominant 10-round shutout over previously unbeaten Michel Rivera.
In 2023, Martin's roll continued, as he outboxed 2016 Olympian Artem Harutyunyan, dropping him in the 12th round en route to a unanimous decision victory. And, that lead to a massive opportunity.
In June 2024 came Martin's biggest stage to date with WBA lightweight champ Gervonta "Tank" Davis on a PBC/Showtime Boxing PPV. Unfortunately, Martin was wiped out by the ultra talented Davis on an eventual 8th round KO.
Putting that setback behind him, Martin moved up to the junior welterweight division, where he stopped former world champion Rances Barthelemy in four rounds last December. He most recently fought contender Nahir Albright to a draw in February.
But, now, with the hall of fame trainer McGirt in his corner and Top Rank's credibility as a promotion, Martin has shot to get in the title mix for 2027. That's with the likes of Gary Antuanne Russell (WBA) and Shakur Stevenson (WBO) holding two of the world championships and the IBF belt being vacant.
