Gómez and Marksman to Battle for Vacant WBA Continental Middleweight Crown – World Boxing Association
The Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, is set to host a compelling clash of rising talent this Friday, March 20, as unbeaten Puerto Rican prospect Jaycob Gómez faces American contender Corey Marksman for the vacant WBA Continental middleweight title. Headlining the “Most Valuable Prospects” series, the bout is widely seen as a defining step toward world-level contention for the winner.
Sporting an unblemished record of 11 wins and one draw (9 KOs), Jaycob Gómez enters the contest as one of Puerto Rico’s most promising young fighters. The Caguas native has showcased respectable power and an aggressive style that tends to break opponents down from the early rounds. For Gómez, capturing this regional WBA belt would serve as both validation of his potential and a crucial step toward shedding the “prospect” label and emerging as a legitimate contender at 160 pounds.
In the opposite corner, Corey Marksman (10-0-1, 7 KOs) represents the toughest test of Gómez’s career to date. Also undefeated, Marksman is recognized for his mobility and polished technique, allowing him to dictate tempo from the outside. Coming off a solid win over Jerry Bradford, the American steps in with high confidence and the added boost of fighting in front of a home crowd in Florida, aiming to hand the Puerto Rican standout his first defeat.
The matchup is defined by a clear stylistic contrast. Gómez is expected to apply relentless pressure and target the body in an effort to wear down his opponent, while Marksman will rely on a sharp jab and lateral movement to disrupt the Puerto Rican’s offense. It’s an unbeaten vs. unbeaten showdown where the margin for error is razor-thin—and where the winner walks away not only with the Continental title, but with the credibility of having passed a high-level proving ground.
