Roman Martinez Still Injured, Ring Return Delayed

By Rey Colon

The former WBO junior lightweight champion, Roman "Rocky" Martinez, is still suffering from an injured right hand. He hurt his hand during last year's decision loss to Ricky Burns. Martinez was going to come back on February 5, but his return is now postponed until further notice.

"He hurt the thumb on his right hand and he had some tests (MRI) in December. He had a doctor's appointment and he told him the injury was still not fully healed and he could not fight in February. He needs more rest," said Ivan Rivera, president of the PR Best Boxing Promotions.

Last September, Martinez traveled to Scotland to defend the 130-pound title and in the first round he dropped Burns to the canvas with a right hand but then he was dominated for the remainer of the contest.

Rey Colon covers the boxing scene in Puerto Rico for Sport Press.