Julio César “Rey” Martínez at hand… for WBC Title Defense

WBC Press

At the Alcade Dome in Guadalajara, Jalisco, next Saturday, WBC flyweight champion Julio César “Rey” Martínez faces his compatriot Joel Cordova.

Martinez (17-1, 13 KOs) will defend his Green and Gold Belt for the third time on a card presented by Matchroom Boxing, Canelo Promotions, and Clase y Talento.
Julio César was supposed to defend his title on the undercard, where “Canelo” defended the WBC super-middleweight title by defeating Turkish Avni Yildirim in February, but a hand injury suffered in the week of the fight, prevented him from fighting Puerto Rican McWilliams Arroyo. On the other hand, Cordova (12-4-2, 3 KOs), reaches his first fight for the world title, unfancied but both determined and fully focused.

“I am very happy to be able to fight again and return to the ring. I am even more excited to be able to fight in Mexico. I am very motivated,” said Martínez.

“I have waited for this opportunity for so long that I will not miss the opportunity to fulfil my dreams of becoming a world champion. Many may not know me, but after June 26, many will know my name.” Cordova commented.

The event will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN.