Armando Martinez Rabi Delivers Devastating Knockout Against Albeiro Paredes in Fists of Fury Main Event
Date: July 25, 2025
Location: Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida
Event: Fists of Fury Series presented by The Heavyweight Factory
HOLLYWOOD, FL – In front of a roaring Florida crowd on Friday night, Cuban rising star Armando Martinez Rabi extended his unbeaten record in electrifying fashion, stopping Colombia’s Albeiro Paredes with a second-round knockout at Fists of Fury, a signature boxing event hosted by Kris Lawrence and The Heavyweight Factory.
The bout, contested for the WBA Continental Americas Gold Lightweight Title, pitted two undefeated power punchers in a high-stakes clash. Martinez Rabi, ranked #5 by the WBA, brought a record of 15-0 with 14 knockouts into the ring, while Paredes entered at 14-0 with 12 knockouts of his own.
With 29 combined stoppages between them, fireworks were expected—and delivered—within just two rounds.
⚖️ Tale of the Tape:
| Fighter | Record | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armando Martinez Rabi | 15-0 (14 KOs) | 134.8 lbs | Havana, Cuba |
| Albeiro Paredes | 14-0 (12 KOs) | 133.6 lbs | Sincelejo, Colombia |
Division: Lightweight (135 lbs)
Title: WBA Continental Americas Gold Lightweight Championship
🔥 Fight Recap:
The opening round saw both fighters feeling each other out. Paredes came forward first, landing body shots and testing Martinez’s defense. But the Cuban fighter remained composed, peppering his opponent with clean jabs and a crisp right hand late in the round that drew loud cheers from the crowd.
Round 2 didn’t last long.
Martinez came out with purpose, quickly seizing control. Just over a minute into the frame, he landed a vicious left hook followed by a picture-perfect right cross that sent Paredes sprawling to the canvas. Though he attempted to rise, the referee waved off the bout at 1:09 of Round 2.
🏆 Official Result:
✅ Armando Martinez Rabi defeats Albeiro Paredes via KO at 1:09 of Round 2
✅ Retains WBA Continental Americas Gold Lightweight Championship
✅ Improves to 16-0 (15 KOs)
🎤 Post-Fight Quotes:
“It was a long camp, so I studied well,” Martinez said afterward. “The first round was about observation. In the second, it was knockout time. Next, I want a championship fight against the biggest names in my division.”
🎯 Key Takeaways:
Fight of the Night: Martinez Rabi vs. Paredes
Knockout Time: 1:09 of Round 2
Winning Record: 16-0 with 15 KOs
Title Defense: Successful WBA Continental Americas Gold Lightweight defense
👀 Who Was Ringside?
WBA Regular Welterweight Champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero was in attendance, fresh off his own recent victory over Ryan Garcia. His presence added extra buzz to an already electric night at Hard Rock Live.
🔮 What’s Next for Martinez?
With another highlight-reel finish and a growing following in the United States, Martinez is making a serious case for a world title shot. As one of the WBA’s top-five ranked lightweights, he may not be far from a major championship bout.
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