BOXING will see Kiko Martinez, a featherweight world champion and born in Leeds, take on Josh Warrington.
After a fight with Mauricio Lara in round 2, Warrington's final fight ended in technical draw. The Mexican was unable to continue.
Martinez was last seen by the Leeds fighter in 2017. Martinez defeated Martinez on points to keep his featherweight title.
After a sixth round TKO of Kid Galahad in November, Martinez won the IBF featherweight title.
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There were concerns that the fight might be moved after being tested positive for Covid-19 in January. However, this was not the case. The two will again clash on March 26.
What time is Warrington vs Martinez
- Josh Warrington will be taking on Kiko Martinez in a clash on Saturday, March 26.
- The fight will be held at Leeds' First Direct Arena.
- Warrington will have a full house.
- Fans in the UK can expect ring-walks starting at 10 PM GMT Saturday, March 26.
Is it available on a channel and can it be streamed live?
- Warrington vs Martinez will live be shown on DAZN UK.
- The DAZN app can be downloaded onto your smartphone, tablet, or Smart TV to live stream the action.
- Sign up for DAZN at PS7.99 per month by visiting their website.
Warrington vs Martinez FULL CARD
- Kiko Martinez vs. Josh Warrington, IBF world featherweight champion
- Maxi Hughes vs. Ryan Walsh, IBO world lightweight title
- Maria Cecilia Roman vs. Ebanie Bridges; IBF women's world bantamweight title
- Dalton Smith vs. Ray Moylette: Superlightweight
- Calum French vs. TBC; Super lightweight
- TBC; Mali Wright vs. TBC. Light heavyweight
- Cory O'Regan vs. TBC. Super lightweight
- Skye Nicolson vs. TBC. Women's featherweight
What did they say?
Warrington stated: "He knocked out Kid Galahad, and I hear that his back has gone to the changing area and he said, 'I want Josh Warrington.
He wasn't lying, because a few days later, I received a call from Kiko requesting that he fight me. It's funny, because I beat him five-years ago. It was a difficult fight and we went again. He walks in as champion.
Martinez said, 'I've come from the same mentality to win and to win quickly, to amaze the world again.
"I am delighted to prove that I can once again reign at this level."
