COSTA MESA, SEPERTI (Bulan Juni 1, 2017) – Mantan penantang gelar dunia, Michael “tinju palu” farenas (42-5-4, 34 Biaya), was victorious in his comeback fight at the “Fight Club OC” kartu di Costa Mesa, SEPERTI, winning by third round KO over Mexico’s Martin Angel Martinez (17-12-1, 11 Biaya).

From the opening round Farenas was the aggressor, as he came forward landing his signature over hand left, which dropped Martinez midway through round one. Sebagai pertarungan berlangsung, Farenas continued to land his overhand left, wearing down Martinez. Di babak tiga, Farenas landed a barrage of punches that send Martinez to the canvas for good. The knockout happened at the 2:04 tanda babak tiga.

“I felt very good going into this fight and it showed in my performance,” kata Michael Farenas. “I felt I gave the fans the fans a great show. My goal now is to get back into world title contention in the lightweight division. I feel much stronger at this weight. I’m hoping to get back in the ring by the end of the summer.”