Kiko Martinez vs. Josh Warrington II | DAZN - 26 March 2022

[margaret thatcher]

there's money to be won here my man, 6/4 on the more experienced world titilist romaro to beat the great ebb "bang em out (if they are 1-11)" bridges!

[gregregegg]

young 36 year old ebby hasn''t budged any opponent with half a pulse. no notable damage at all, other than her own hideously swollen eye.

the fighters bridges stopped were 1-11, 3-9, and 0-0. she has fought 3 fighters with winning records, and widely lost to one, got a gift vs the other, and only won an md vs the 3rd (who now has a losing record). seems like the epitome of a manufactured fighter and every bit of her hype has 0 to do with her boxing ability.

i dunno, i just dont know what any of this is based on. her being favourites with world titilists (even if women's boxing) and being called the damaging puncher seems like a bizarro world to me, but maybe women's boxing is that bad

More damaging... Not damaging unless your comparing her to a 39 year old with zero stoppages.

Neither are good. But I'd say bridges should still be ok the way up (old ish but only started a few years ago) where as Argentina should be well on the way as down.

I think it's razor close but I'd favor bridges. (Once again having seen 2 bridges fights and zero of the Argentinians. Although just watched weigh ins and Argentina looks like a fighter and now really have my doubts.

I personally wouldn't bet Argentina because it's a decision going against the grain and she can't hit for shit so winning rounds without hurting your opponent against the ground is hard.

[KiwiRider]

there's money to be won here my man, 6/4 on the more experienced world titilist romaro to beat the great ebb "bang em out (if they are 1-11)" bridges!

British judging... And if Romaro does go the distance, no surprises, will she get the nod?

Oh, now you've got me discussing it

[margaret thatcher]

'if romaro does go the distance'.......heck, you're right, why am i even considering this hypothetical that a fighter never stopped could last the course with hammer hands ebb

it's interesting how within 3 fights, 2 of which she clearly should've lost and the other a win over a 3-9, ebbs went from being seen as a joke to a favourite in a world title fight over a champ who's won numerous title bouts. that's women's boxing for you

when given 6/4 on that, i gotta have a bit of a play for some fun. hell maybe that's the secret to make womens boxing interesting, you just gotta bet on it,, ive never analyzed a bird fight in such detail

[KiwiRider]

'if romaro does go the distance'.......heck, you're right, why am i even considering this hypothetical that a fighter never stopped could last the course with hammer hands ebb

it's interesting how within 3 fights, 2 of which she clearly should've lost and the other a win over a 3-9, ebbs went from being seen as a joke to a favourite in a world title fight over a champ who's won numerous title bouts. that's women's boxing for you

when given 6/4 on that, i gotta have a bit of a play for some fun. hell maybe that's the secret to make womens boxing interesting, you just gotta bet on it,, ive never analyzed a bird fight in such detail

Oh man. Heck, there are 3 fights on the card I think will be a good watch and this isn't one of them, but it might be. You never know.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Stats and Stakes

Kiko Martinez

Age: 36
Titles: IBF Featherweight (2021-Present, 1st Defense)
Previous Titles: IBF Jr. Featherweight (2013-14, 2 Defenses)
Height: 5’5
Weight: 125 ¼ lbs.
Stance: Orthodox
Hails from: Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain
Record: 43-10-2, 30 KO, 4 KOBY
Press Rankings: #5 (TBRB), #6 (Ring), #7 (ESPN), #10 (BoxRec)
Record in Major Title Fights: 4-3, 4 KO, 2 KOBY (4-4, 4 KO, 3 KOBY including WBA sub-title fights)
Last Five Opponents: 105-31-2 (.768)
Notable Outcomes, TBRB/Ring Rated Foes: Bernard Dunne TKO1; Rendall Munroe L12; Carl Frampton TKO by 9, L12; Jhonatan Romero TKO6; Jeffrey Mathebula KO9; Scott Quigg TKO by 6; Leo Santa Cruz TKO by 5; Gary Russell TKO by 5; Kid Galahad TKO6
Additional Current/Former Titlists Faced: Hozumi Hasegawa TKO7; Josh Warrington L12

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Josh Warrington

Age: 31
Titles: None
Previous Titles: IBF Featherweight (2018-20, 3 Defenses)
Height: 5’7
Weight: 125 ½ lbs.
Stance: Orthodox
Hails from: Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Record: 30-1-1, 7 KO, 1 KOBY
Press Rankings: #3 (ESPN), #5 (Ring), #7 (TBRB), #9 (BoxRec)
Record in Major Title Fights: 4-0, 1 KO
Last Five Opponents: 132-8-1 (.940)
Notable Outcomes, TBRB and/or Ring Rated Foes: Lee Selby SD12; Carl Frampton UD12; Kid Galahad SD12; Mauricio Lara TD2
Additional Current/Former Titlists Faced: Kiko Martinez MD12

[Counter-puncher]

While I have never met Martinez, I have a few pals who are friends with him, he is supposed to be a great bloke.
On top of that, with all that he has done, always away from home, often treated badly too, I will be rooting for him tomorrow, despite Warrington being one of my favourite fighters at the mo.

Yeah,i have felt the same about Kiko since- well, since he came over and flattened Bernard Dunne (thus proving once and for all in the forum's Dunne vs Munroe wars- remember them?!- that Munroe was the better man )

and you can just keep adding them to the list after that, dudes who Kiko went away from home and took out, from the opponent's corner

i made the mistake of not being switched on for the galahad fight as I thought that was the 'fight too far' for Kiko

I think this fight is a fight too far, as well (even if Josh is in some trouble he'll prob headbutt his way out of it), but I'll certainly watch.

If Kiko pulls the trick and sparks Warrington I'll be in boxing heaven

[Ruthless-RKO]

While I have never met Martinez, I have a few pals who are friends with him, he is supposed to be a great bloke.
On top of that, with all that he has done, always away from home, often treated badly too, I will be rooting for him tomorrow, despite Warrington being one of my favourite fighters at the mo.

i made the mistake of not being switched on for the galahad fight as I thought that was the 'fight too far' for Kiko

You weren't the only one.. After a few rounds, I just felt like each round was gonna be a repeat of the previous with Kiko being out-boxed. Kinda switched off a little and then BAM right at the end of the round, that surely woke me up.

[TheLeprechaun]

'if romaro does go the distance'.......heck, you're right, why am i even considering this hypothetical that a fighter never stopped could last the course with hammer hands ebb

it's interesting how within 3 fights, 2 of which she clearly should've lost and the other a win over a 3-9, ebbs went from being seen as a joke to a favourite in a world title fight over a champ who's won numerous title bouts. that's women's boxing for you

when given 6/4 on that, i gotta have a bit of a play for some fun. hell maybe that's the secret to make womens boxing interesting, you just gotta bet on it,, ive never analyzed a bird fight in such detail

Romero is better than Ebanie and should win the fight. I agree with you and placed a small bet on her because you have to keep the politics of boxing in mind.

[Dioufy]

Chance Kiko comes out rapid trying to blow Josh away early doors?

[daz74]

'if romaro does go the distance'.......heck, you're right, why am i even considering this hypothetical that a fighter never stopped could last the course with hammer hands ebb

it's interesting how within 3 fights, 2 of which she clearly should've lost and the other a win over a 3-9, ebbs went from being seen as a joke to a favourite in a world title fight over a champ who's won numerous title bouts. that's women's boxing for you

when given 6/4 on that, i gotta have a bit of a play for some fun. hell maybe that's the secret to make womens boxing interesting, you just gotta bet on it,, ive never analyzed a bird fight in such detail

Romero is better than Ebanie and should win the fight. I agree with you and placed a small bet on her because you have to keep the politics of boxing in mind.

Romero is not good in the pocket so that should be Bridge’s strategy. But I do agree that Romero is the favourite. I’m so conflicted, I want to see Bridges win and stay in the sport for my personal entertainment, yet I want to see her get her tits smashed up too.

[IrishGuy]

Think the first Josh and Lara fight is the only reason their is question marks over this. Like Galahad was toying a bit with Kiko, but even when he was it looked like a risky game. Don't know what Warrington we are getting is the x factor, kiko is what he is.

[MasterG]

I'm at work so can't watch the fight at home so I'll get my fishing rod out now while the tide is out and see if a get a nibble........??

[Ruthless-RKO]

Anyone else notice Bec’s nipple?

[Ruthless-RKO]

[daz74]

in order of who’d be the best shag:

1) connolly
2) nicholson
3) romero
4) bridges

[tony1234]

She looks like she's fighting her mum

[CaptainSpacerod]

Why does Diamanté stand like that

He’s a dafty

[Ruthless-RKO]

Why does Diamanté stand like that

He’s a dafty

He’s a G

[skanksta]

'if romaro does go the distance'.......heck, you're right, why am i even considering this hypothetical that a fighter never stopped could last the course with hammer hands ebb

it's interesting how within 3 fights, 2 of which she clearly should've lost and the other a win over a 3-9, ebbs went from being seen as a joke to a favourite in a world title fight over a champ who's won numerous title bouts. that's women's boxing for you

when given 6/4 on that, i gotta have a bit of a play for some fun. hell maybe that's the secret to make womens boxing interesting, you just gotta bet on it,, ive never analyzed a bird fight in such detail

Romero is better than Ebanie and should win the fight. I agree with you and placed a small bet on her because you have to keep the politics of boxing in mind.

A split or MD for Rom 6/1.

[Coco]

'if romaro does go the distance'.......heck, you're right, why am i even considering this hypothetical that a fighter never stopped could last the course with hammer hands ebb

it's interesting how within 3 fights, 2 of which she clearly should've lost and the other a win over a 3-9, ebbs went from being seen as a joke to a favourite in a world title fight over a champ who's won numerous title bouts. that's women's boxing for you

when given 6/4 on that, i gotta have a bit of a play for some fun. hell maybe that's the secret to make womens boxing interesting, you just gotta bet on it,, ive never analyzed a bird fight in such detail

Romero is better than Ebanie and should win the fight. I agree with you and placed a small bet on her because you have to keep the politics of boxing in mind.

A split or MD for Rom 6/1.

Despite Romero being an experienced world champ, she is still poor. However the Aussie is def worse, she needs IJL and our Tel judging.

[Boxerbeetle]

I'm at work so can't watch the fight at home so I'll get my fishing rod out now while the tide is out and see if a get a nibble........??

5 Live will be covering it tonight, if you don’t find a stream.

[brilo33]

thought it was a great performance from josh , first bell put it on kiko i know head butts were bit brutal, but boxed well josh landed good shot head body hooks the lot, i thought josh was gonna gas after 3 were kiko seemed to soak up his shots, but rd 4 josh took it to kiko kept the pressurse on him great ko win for him,