Josh Warrington has the chance to become a two-time world champion when he fights Kiko Martinez for a second time in Leeds tonight. The hometown hero headlines an exciting card at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, with Ebanie Bridges also involved in a world title fight against Maria Cecilia Roman.
Warrington was the victor when he last met Martinez in the ring in 2017 as he won on points after the fight went the distance. A win for the Leeds Warrior on Saturday would see him become a two-time world champion as his Spanish opponent claimed the IBF Featherweight title back in November.
The fight with Martinez marks the next step on Warrington's quest back to the top, having not fought in 2020 and being unable to win the bouts with Lara, and serves as a redemption arc. In the previous meeting between Martinez and Warrington in 2017, the bout went the full distance before the later won via the score cards.
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Here's how you can watch tonight's championship bout.
When and where is Josh Warrington vs Kiko Martinez 2?
The two meet in the ring for the second time this Saturday night, March 26.
It will be held at the same venue as their first fight - the First Direct Arena in Leeds.
What time will it start?
Ring walks for the main event are expected around 10pm.
How can I watch on TV or live stream?
The fight will be shown exclusively live on DAZN in the UK. You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile device, tablet or Smart TV. You can subscribe for £7.99 a month here.
What has Warrington said?
“On Saturday night, he (Martinez) said he's going to knock me out. He said he's going to silence you all. Is that going to happen? We're going to have a new champion. And the f***** new! Come on!
“It's five years ago since we last boxed. I'm faster, stronger, better boxing ability. He can't beat me in any department. He can't outwork me, he can't out-strength me. I won't be beat.”
Josh Warrington vs Kiko Martinez 2 card in full
- Josh Warrington vs Kiko Martinez – for IBF featherweight title
- Maxi Hughes vs Ryan Walsh – for IBO lightweight title
- Maria Cecillia Roman vs Ebanie Bridges – for IBF bantamweight title
- Dalton Smith vs Ray Moylette
- Calum French vs Angelo Turco
- Skye Nicolson vs Bec Connolly
- Cory O’Regan vs Jakub Laskowski
- Mali Wright vs Luis Palmer
