By Jake Donovan - A 34-year old challenger hits the road in pursuit of a second title reign in the super bantamweight division. Fighting away from home has not been a favorable scenario for the aging ex-titlist, who has previously come up short in his lone two fights outside of his home country. This particular fight comes on the heels of a nine-month period of inactivity, that bout his lone ring appearance in the past 17 months since his title reign came to a disappointing end.
Yes, Jeffrey Mathebula has Kiko Martinez exactly where he wants him.
On paper, it can be assumed that the deck is stacked against Mathebula, who vies for his old title in tonight’s showdown with Martinez. The title fight takes place in Elche, Spain, giving Martinez home field advantage for the first defense of the belt he won in emphatic fashion over the summer in the United States. [Click Here To Read More]
Yes, Jeffrey Mathebula has Kiko Martinez exactly where he wants him.
On paper, it can be assumed that the deck is stacked against Mathebula, who vies for his old title in tonight’s showdown with Martinez. The title fight takes place in Elche, Spain, giving Martinez home field advantage for the first defense of the belt he won in emphatic fashion over the summer in the United States. [Click Here To Read More]
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