“The Wonder Boy” Carl Jammes Martin Ready to Shine October 29 at the 50th Anniversary of the Thrilla in Manila (Analysis)
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 13 Oct 2025
MANILA, Philippines — On Wednesday, October 29, is marked on fans' calendars as a very special date. That’s because the iconic Araneta Coliseum hosts the 50th Anniversary of the Legendary Thrilla in Manila!!
And let’s guess who's ready to fight hard and shine bright for fans? The popular Carl Jammes "Wonder Boy" Martin!
Yes indeed, the Igorot fighter, Carl Jammes Martín (26-0, 20 KOs), is set to battle Thailand's Aran Dipaen (21-4, 18 KOs) in an exciting 10-round super bantamweight bout.
🔥Carl Jammes Martin vs. Aran Dipaen: The Battle
The "Wonder Boy" Martin, currently ranked as WBO #2, IBF #8 at 122 lbs needs to handle Dipaen fantastically well to increase his world title aspirations, diba?
The 34-year-old Dipaen, a tough former world title challenger (18 KOs in 21 wins), is known to fans for his 2021 gutsy showdown vs. “The Monster” Naoya Inoue, a challenge Diapen lost via 8th-round TKO. No shame on that. Nobody has been able to defeat Inoue.
That’s why some fans cannot help but imagine about this: Naoya Inoue vs. Carl Jammes Martin. Could it happen in 2026? But wait, is Martin ready for “The Monster”?
However, as of now, the undisputed Naoya Inoue (31-0, 27 KOs) is fully-booked with his next two defenses.
Naoya’s next one is scheduled against Mexican WBC #1 David Picaso (32-0-1, 17 KOs) on December 27 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
And then, if the “Monster” wins, he wants a battle against his Japanese compatriot, 3-division star champion Junto Nakatani (31-0, 24 KOs), in spring of 2026 in Japan.
That’s why Martin just needs to hang in there and keep on winning, right? Because an opportunity could come sooner or later. But one single mistake would cost dearly at this stage in his boxing career. We don’t want that.
Fans Comments
Most fans think this 10-rounder against the Thai crafty veteran is Martin’s toughest test. you agree, Can Martin pass the test with flying colors in a big event as Thrilla in Manila 2?
Yes, many fans believe the Igorot golden fighter can do it, and can keep his perfect record vs. Dipaen’s pressure, hopefully paving the way for a possible 2026 world title shot. Let’s hope so!
That’s why it’s sure that the Araneta Coliseum will see a NIGHT OF FIREWORKS!
It will be fitting for the Thrilla in Manila’s golden anniversary, and “The Wonder Boy” Carl Jammes Martin will be adding lots of excitement to the big show. You have to be there, and no need to ask how much. Thanks to the Pacman is free! 👍
Other Stars on the Card
• Main Event: Our Filipino champ, former ALA fighter, Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem (24-3, 12 KOs) defends his WBC minimumweight title vs. South African southpaw Siyakholwa Kuse (9-2-1, 4 KOs).
• Nico Ali Walsh (11-2, 5 KOs), Muhammad Ali’s grandson, battles a Thai opponent in a non-title clash in the super middleweight division.
• Marlon Tapales (40-4, 21 KOs) of Lanao del Norte fights 36-year-old Nadir Baloch (12-2, 9 KOs) of Pakistan in a clash in the super bantamweight division.
• Unbeaten Zamboangueño super middleweight Eumir Marcial (6-0, 4 KOs) battles 28-year-old Venezuelan slugger Eddy “El Terrible” Colmenares (11-2-1, 11KOs) in a 10-rounder WBC International title clash.
• In addition, undefeated Cebuano Berland “Thunder” Robles (12-0-1, 5 KOs) of Talisay City challenges world-rank Manileño Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo (19-2-1, 11 KOs) for the WBC Int’l 108 lbs title.
The southpaw Magramo, 28, is currently IBF #13, WBC #11, and WBO #10. Good chance for Robles, right? If he wins, he hits the jackpot. Can he?
And MORE fights!
Awesome Attraction: 50th Thrilla in Manila Anniversary
This show honors Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier’s 1975 epic, promoted by the one and only Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao.
It features three championship fights with Filipino boxers. VIP guests include relatives of Ali and Frazier.
Free admission! 👍 So, don’t miss this celebration of boxing history and talent on Wednesday, Oct 29, at Araneta Coliseum.
Let’s support “Wonder Boy” Martin, and the Pinoy boxers in Thrilla in Manila 2!
The author is veteran boxing reporter Carlos Costa of Cebu. carlos@philboxing.com
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