Lester Martinez Eyes Canelo or Mbilli | Boxing News

Boxing News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 2m

Lester Martinez is primed for a blockbuster showdown this Saturday, aiming to prove he’s the top contender in the super middleweight division by defeating undefeated southpaw Luka Plantic. With the WBC mandating that the winner of Canelo vs. Mbilli must face either him or Plantic, Martinez sees this as his golden opportunity — and he’s not taking it lightly. Though he’s open to a rematch with Mbilli, he’s eyeing a potential clash with Canelo as his ultimate goal. Training hard with Terence Crawford (who’s just helping him prepare, not endorsing a comeback), Martinez is confident he can handle…