WATCH: Ifugao fighter Martin knocks out Baldonado, now the new WBA Asia Super Bantamweight Champion

Cordillera - Undefeated Cordilleran fighter from Ifugao, Carl James Martin stops Baldonado in the 11th round to remain as the PH super bantamweight champion and capture the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia super bantamweight belt during their match up fight at the Elorde Sports Complex in Paranaque on March 12, 2022.

Although he got knockdown in the 2nd round by Baldonado, the Cordilleran fighter showed strong stamina and resilience to bounce back. 

Martin in the later rounds unloaded powerful combos and body shots to the already gassed out Baldonado. 

The referee stopped the fight to prevent further damage to Baldonado at 2:02 left in the 11th round.

Martin maintains his undefeated record of 19 wins with 16 coming by way of TKO.