Lester Martinez takes on Carlos Gongora in his quest to be Guatemala’s first champ

Lester Martinez is daring to be great and be a pioneer at the same time.

Not only has he traded punches and combinations during sparring sessions with Terence Crawford, but he is also hoping to be the first world titleholder from Guatemala.

To continue on that journey, Martinez will have to get by former contender Carlos Gongora on Friday night at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. The 10-round bout will precede the main event bout between WBA junior lightweight...