Julio César Martínez will Fight Chocolatito

WBC-112 world champion Mexican Julio César Martínez will move to 115 pounds, to battle great Nicaraguan warrior Román “Chocolatito” González March 5 in San Diego, California.

The fight is promoted by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, live on DAZN.

Martínez (18-1 14 KOs) fights at 115 pounds for the first time and does so against a legend as Chocolatito (50-3 41 KOs).

Martinez replaces original star, Juan Francisco Estrada, who has got sick with you know what.

Martinez’s last action was a signature all-action shootout with McWilliams Arroyo in New Hampshire last November, with both men hitting the canvas in the first round and Martinez dropping Arroyo in the second before the contest was halted as Arroyo suffered a bad cut.

The exciting Martínez has spoken freely of his desire to move up in weight and challenge himself against the cream of the 115-pound scene like Chocolatito and Estrada, and the opportunity has called loud for the 26-year-old to announce himself at super flyweight in San Diego and ‘El Rey’ plans to go all out against the Nicaraguan star.

“I’m thrilled to be able to move up in weight and fight the best right away,” Martinez said.

“Chocolatito is a living legend and a fighter that I have always admired, so fighting him in my first fight at super flyweight is special, but that night will be a war and I am ready for it.”

“I have the ambition to unify the flyweight division and that flame still burns, but this fight is so big for me and I didn’t hesitate to accept it.

“I promise fans that I will put on a great show.”