How to watch Roman Gonzalez vs Julio Cesar Martinez
Big trouble in super flyweight
54-fight veteran Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez (50-3, 41KOs) clashes with WBC flyweight champion Julio Cesar 'Rey' Martinez in a mouth-watering super flyweight battle which has the potential to be a fight of year contender.
Four-weight world champion Gonzalez, 34, was originally set to face Juan Francisco Estrada in a much-anticipated trilogy decider, but after testing positive for COVID-19 'El Gallo' was forced to withdraw.
With no clear replacement opponent in sight, in came 27-year-old Martinez, who expressed his desire to face the incredible Nicaraguan, and now the powerful pair with 55 KOs between them will meet in what is sure to be an absolute barnstormer of a bout!
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Chocolatito vs Martinez:
Date: Saturday, March 5 (Sunday morning for UK fight fans)
Venue: The fight takes place at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, America
Time: 8:30pm ET / 1:30am GMT
Main event ringwalks (approx): 11:15pm ET / 4:15am GMT
These timings could change due to the length of the undercard bouts
TV Channel: DAZN
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Boxers Bio
Roman Gonzalez
Nationality: Nicaragua
DOB: June 17, 1987
Height: 5' 3"
Reach: 64"
Total fights: 53
Record: 50-3 (41 KOs)
KO Ratio: 77.36%
Julio Cesar Martinez
Nationality: Mexico
DOB: January 27, 1995
Height: 5' 2"
Reach: 64"
Total fights: 19
Record: 18-1 (14 KOs)
KO Ratio: 66.67%
Predictions
Tim Rickson, BBN Editor: "Before predicting a winner, I think we can all agree this has knockdowns and drama written all over it!
'Rey's' last two wins have each ended in the first half of the 12-round contests, and 'Chocolatito' has three KOs from his previous four victories.
Now aged 34 with many miles on the clock, 'Chocolatito's' only three defeats have all come in his last seven bouts, signalling he is at the tail end of his career and no longer the invincible force he once was. Those seven bouts occured over the past five years, whereas his younger opponent has had 15 within that time.
It's hard to predict this one, I will be supporting the legendary Nicaraguan to win, but could the fresher fighter, who has only lost on his pro debut, have a bit more in the tank? My heart says 'Chocolatito' but my head says 'El Rey'."
Betting Odds
Roman Gonzalez is currently the slight favourite at 8/11 with Betway, while Julio Cesar Martinez is 5/4, and the odds for a draw is at 20/1.
Full Fight Card
Main Event:
Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez vs. Julio Cesar Martinez
WBC Diamond and WBA super flyweight titles
Chief Support:
Mauricio Lara vs. Emilio Sanchez
Featherweight
Undercard:
Angel Fierro vs. Juan Carlos Burgos
WBO NABO Lightweight Title
Souleymane Cissokho vs. Roberto Valenzuela Jr
WBA Inter-Continental Super Welterweight Title
Marc Castro vs Julio Madera
6×3 Lightweight Contest
Full fight preview by James Blears
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