artinez vs Warrington LIVE! Josh Warrington will try to become a two-time world featherweight champion in front of an adored city audience tonight. The beloved Leeds warrior can regain the IBF title he resigned in disappointing circumstances last year with a second victory over current holder Kiko Martinez, whom he initially won five years ago at the First Direct Arena. In addition to the title offered and the obvious path to some blockbusters in one of the most exciting parts of boxing, Warrington will be desperate to win tonight to get his career back on track after being shockingly derailed by Mauricio Lara . However, the very experienced Martinez will see another upset after his amazing knockout by Kid Galahad in November.

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Saturday’s undercard saw Maxi Hughes successfully defend his IBO lightweight title, Ebanie Bridges become the IBF women’s bantamweight champion and Dalton Smith continue his impressive rise with another great victory. Boxing program and results Kiko Martinez vs Josh Warrington Ebanie Bridges bt Maria Cecilia Roman Maxi Hughes bt Ryan Walsh Dalton Smith bt Ray Moylette Skye Nicolson bt Bec Connolly Cory O’Regan bt Jakub Laskowski Little Wright with Lewis Palmer Calum French bt Angelo Turco Follow Martinez vs Warrington LIVE with the Standard Sport blog below!

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Displaying the latest updates 1648338776 Here is the whole interview after the fight from Warrington with DAZN … 1648338280

Consolidation of wood after Warrington?

All with respect from Wood, who goes up in the ring and hugs the two-time world champion. Asked about unification, Wood says: “Let him spend the night.” 1648338208

Warrington is aiming for the US battle next

A typically entertaining post-match interview by Warrington, who repeatedly pays homage to his beloved home crowd. According to Eddie Hearn, he is a different animal when he has this party support in Leeds. When asked what will follow, Warrington says he wants a pint, a cheeseburger, a party and sex with his partner … lots of information, Josh! Asked about a possible reunion with WBA champion Leigh Wood, who was in the ring commentary for DAZN, Warrington says he is open to a huge competition at the City Ground in Nottingham. But it sounds like he wants to fight in the US after all. Whatever happens, he says it’s time for a “long day”. PA1648337653 Emotion is pouring out of Warrington after a huge, huge win. He celebrates the victory with a backflip and then sinks to his knees in the middle of the ring. 1648337194

Warrington stops Martinez in the seventh round

Warrington’s sinister right hand bothers Martinez again in the middle of the seventh. The Spaniard absorbs a heavier punishment, but Kiko counters with a huge right hand! But Warrington is not intimidated as he takes it and then lets his hands go, resting Martinez back on the ropes. It is another relentless barrage and the referee comes in to prevent it! JOSH WARRINGTON IS THE IBF FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION ONCE AGAIN! WHAT A VICTORY! WHAT A PERFORMANCE! INCREDIBLE! 1648337049

Watch: Warrington throws Martinez in the first round

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Warrington’s full early attack gave way to a disciplined, clever and tactical display that completely disappointed Martinez. I think another head-on collision has now opened up a nasty cut on Martinez’s front. Thus, the Spaniard is now bleeding from three separate cuts, with his face completely covered in crimson. This will not continue for long, for sure. The referee wants some of this grease to be removed before the seventh. 1648336778

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Martinez twice stopped in his tracks by Warrington’s strength early in that round. Leeds man also works beautifully through combinations, changing the attack from head to toe. Clever, disciplined battle. But the champion will not stop coming despite his face is a mess and his vision is definitely at stake. A decent right hand from Martinez before the bell. Referee Marcus McDonnell seeks medical advice on this cut before the start of the sixth. 1648336615

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In fact, a close-up shows Martinez being cut over both eyelids. The corners do everything they can to stop the blood flow, but the doctor in the ring is watching things closely. It would not be a surprise if it leads to an early end to this electric competition. Great start to the fifth by Warrington, with Martinez feeling his strength once again. Blood is flowing all over the face of the Spaniard … Action pictures via Reuters1648336450

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Signs at the beginning of the fourth that Martinez may start to change the situation a bit. But Warrington steps on the gas again, supporting his opponent on the ropes once again and letting his hands go with malice and poison. Another warning for the challenger from the referee, who has already spoken to him about illegal use of the shoulder. The fight returns to the ropes with 30 seconds left in the fourth, Warrington seeks to reopen, but Martinez lands some nice short hits from a defensive stance. Some decent pre-ring piercings by Martinez, but this cut remains a huge problem. It is in such an uncomfortable place just above the left eyelid.