Josh Warrington looks to put a miserable 2021 behind him when he challenges Kiko Martinez for a world title tonight.
Warrington vacated the IBF featherweight title in January 2021 in the hope of high-profile fights in the division.
After taking a year out of the ring due to the coronavirus pandemic he attempted what was meant to be a tune-up fight against Mauricio Lara in February last year, only to suffer a convincing upset defeat.
Then in September the rematch was scored a technical draw with Warrington believing he had been short-changed by the decision.
Now he takes on the current IBF beltholder, Kiko Martinez. He beat the Spaniard back in 2017 but the champion is in the ascendancy.
Martinez beat Kid Galahad in 2021 to become the champion and will be making his first defence in Leeds.
Here is everything you need to know about Martinez vs. Warrington 2.
Martinez vs. Warrington 2 fight date, start time tonight
- Date: Saturday, March 26
- Time: 7 p.m. GMT / 3 p.m. ET
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 10:30 p.m. GMT / 6:30 p.m. ET
The mian card is set to get underway at 7 p.m. GMT / 3 p.m. ET with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 10:30 p.m. GMT / 6:30 p.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard bouts.
Can I watch Martinez vs. Warrington 2 on DAZN tonight?
The card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe. You can sign up for a subscription here. However if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.
What devices are supported on DAZN?
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:
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Where is the Martinez vs. Warrington 2 fight tonight?
The fight takes place at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.
Kiko Martinez record and bio
- Nationality: Spain
- Date of birth: March 7, 1986
- Height: 5' 5"
- Reach: 66"
- Total fights: 55
- Record: 43-10-2 (30 KOs)
Josh Warrington record and bio
- Nationality: Great Britain
- Date of birth: November 14, 1990
- Height: 5' 7"
- Reach: 67"
- Total fights: 32
- Record: 30-1-1 (7 KOs)
Martinez vs. Warrington 2 fight card
- Kiko Martinez vs. Josh Warrington; IBF world featherweight title
- 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; Super lightweight
- Calum French vs. Angelo Turco; Super lightweight
- Mali Wright vs. Luis Palmer; Light heavyweight
- Cory O'Regan vs. Jakub Laskowski; Lightweight
- Skye Nicolson vs. TBC; Women's featherweight