Christopher Bruce Martin (23 September 1964 – 21 August 2023) was a New Zealand boxing manager and trainer.
[3][4] In 2012, Martin's boxer Siona Fernandes went to The London 2012 Summer Olympics, competing in the flyweight division.
[10] Roger Bloodworth who trained Tua for his Shane Cameron fight, was considered an option leading into the rematch against Monte Barrett.
[12] However, in the end Martin trained Tua for his rematch against Monte Barrett which took place in New Zealand.
Martin trained multiple members of the Tai family including Daniel, Jordan, Joshua and Monica.
[25][26] Martin trained Jordan Tai when he defeated unbeaten Joe Blackborn for the New Zealand title in the first round.
[29] Heywood opinion training with Martin is "Bloody awesome, best coach in New Zealand".
[31] In 2012, Martin trained Clarence Tillman for his fight against Sonny Bill Williams for the New Zealand title.
[32] In 2014, Martin trained William Quarrie, one of his well known fights was against Hemi Ahio at the Super 8 Boxing Tournament undercard.
[37][38] Martin was one of the key components for Geovana Peres' WBO World Light Heavyweight title win and successful defence in 2019.