WBC Featherweight Champion "Mr." Gary Russell, Jr. of Capitol Heights, MD is scheduled to make the fourth defense of his title against former world champion Kiko "La Sensacion" Martinez of Alicante Comunidad Valenciana, Spain on Saturday, May 18th at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The bout will be a featured bouts on the Deontay Wilder vs. Dominic Breazeale card. The card will be shown on Showtime.
Russell (29-1, 17 KO's) is coming off a 12-round unanimous decision over Jo Jo Diaz, which took place on May 1th at MGM National Harbor Casino in Oxon Hill, MD.
Martinez (39-8-2, 28 KO's) is looking to become a champion once again. In his last attempt to win a title he lost to Leo Santa Cruz by fifth-round TKO in February of 2016 while in the hunt for the WBA Featherweight championship.
Russell, Jr.: “I expect to send a message to everyone in or near my division that I’m a force to be reckoned with. I want to unify against Leo Santa Cruz and I’m going to do what I have to do to get there. I’m never going to take any opponent lightly and right now, it’s my job to take care of Kiko Martinez before I worry about anything else. On May 18 you should expect to see excitement, punching power, hand speed, fast combinations and a great level of boxing IQ. I’m the best in boxing today and I prove that every time I get in the ring.”
Martinez: “I’ve been waiting for this opportunity to win another world title and I’m thankful and excited for May 18. Gary Russell Jr is in for a rude awakening. I have a lot of experience and I feel great at featherweight. There will be nothing better than celebrating my 50th fight with a new world title.”
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