Eddie Hearn stated that JOSH WARRINGTON will RETIRE if he loses with Kiko Martinez.
Warrington beat the Spaniard to win the IBF featherweight title in 2017.
Josh Warrington may retire if he loses the rematch against Kiko Martinez
Fast forward nearly five years, and the pair are now back at Leeds' First Direct Arena - their careers on the line.
Hearn stated to Boxing Social that if Josh Warrington loses Saturday night, he will retire from boxing.
"So, when you love something, that's a frightening thought.
"Can you imagine what it would be like if there was pressure on you during this interview? This was the last interview and if you don't do this correctly, you will have to quit interviewing.
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"That's a lot pressure. Can you manage that pressure? They say that if you don't love something, it's over.
"That's a frightening thought, because what else can you do in your life after you've given so much of yourself like this?
"Both of these guys are fighting not only for a world championship but also to keep what they love. That's why you're guaranteed a great fight."
Warrington, 31 years old, signed with Hearn to secure a megafight in the US. He vacated his title in that pursuit.
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100s of Games to Play and No Deposit RequiredIn February 2021, he returned to a behind-closed doors tune-up fight and was defeated by Mexican underdog Mauricio Lara, 24.
After an accident cut to Lara, their September rematch ended in a draw.
Martinez, 36, rescued Kid Galahad, 32, from the brink in November defeat.
He won the world title once again, and it set up an unimaginable rematch against Warrington.
Hearn stated that Warrington was never in a bad fight and Kiko is also not.
"I believe that we win a great fight and everyone emerges healthy.
"I love Kiko. But, Josh Warrington is my cheerleader for the 12,000 crazy Leeds fans. With respect to both, may he win."
