Analyst picks Carl Jammes Martin as one of best boxing prospects in the Philippines

Veteran boxing analyst Ed Tolentino sees WBA Asia super bantamweight champion Carl Jammes Martin as one of the most promising boxing prospects from the Philippines in recent times.

The 23-year-old Martin, who holds a perfect record of 20-0 with 16 knockouts, last saw action last weekend against Charles Tondo, where he went the distance en route to a lopsided unanimous decision.

"The kid is still a diamond in the rough. There are angles that need to be chiseled like the kinks in his defense. He needs more head movement and can get caught," Tolentino told Sparring Sessions LIVE.

"But the thing is, he is looking to improve. He is trying to develop the right hand, trying to master the jab hook, and he needed those rounds. I believe Martin is still one of our best prospects for a world title."

The unbeaten prizefighter from Ifugao has also been picked up by Probellum, an international promotional outfit led by former Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer. According to Tolentino, good things are ahead for Martin but fans should be patient for his time to come.

"Everybody is looking for a puncher. This kid gives a systematic beatdown, he is patient, yet a good finisher just the same," Tolentino said.

"He has a good foundation. Eventually, he just needs to step up his competition. I like this boy, I believe he is one of the best prospects. We just have to be patient with this young man."

—MGP, GMA News