Antonio Martinez captured the WBC MuayThai USA Super-Welterweight Championship with a memorable victory over Eddie Abasolo in the main event of the Rising Stars MuayThai event at the Hard Rock in Sacramento, California, on August 1.
In a contest that exceeded expectations, Martinez and Abasolo delivered a thrilling championship battle worthy of the occasion. Both athletes displayed exceptional heart, skill, and determination, refusing to give an inch as they traded powerful strikes and showcased the very best of MuayThai throughout the bout.
The championship clash embodied everything fans had hoped for from a main event. Every round was fiercely contested, with momentum swinging back and forth as both fighters demonstrated outstanding technique, resilience, and an unwavering will to win. By the final bell, it was evident that both warriors had left everything they had inside the ring.
When the judges’ decision was announced, it was Antonio Martinez who emerged victorious, earning the prestigious WBC MuayThai USA Super-Welterweight Championship and cementing his place among the nation’s elite.
While Martinez celebrated the biggest victory of his career, Eddie Abasolo also earned widespread respect for his outstanding performance in a fight that will long be remembered by those in attendance. Their incredible display of courage and sportsmanship was a fitting showcase for the Rising Stars MuayThai promotion and a testament to the growing standard of MuayThai competition in the United States.
Congratulations to Antonio Martinez on becoming the new WBC MuayThai USA Super-Welterweight Champion, and congratulations to both fighters for delivering a championship contest that truly lived up to its billing as a fight for the ages.
Also thank you to the team at Rising MuayThai for hosting the championship showdown.
