Martín Sánchez (May 3, 1979 in Mexico City – July 2, 2005 in Clark County, Nevada),[1] aka The Fireman (Bombero in Spanish), was a Mexican super featherweight boxer.
He died of the injuries sustained in a boxing fight at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Clark County, Nevada.
Sánchez died following his 9th round knockout loss to Rustam Nugaev.
Later, after a commission inspector noticed Sánchez walking strangely, he was examined again and rushed to a local hospital where he underwent emergency surgery for a subdural hematoma.
His death, along with that of Leavander Johnson, led to new rule changes in Nevada boxing regulations for boxer safety.