Donaires fight against Martinez is set for March 22 at the Araneta Coliseum. Martinez, 27, has a 24-0 record, with 17 KOs, and is the IBA superflyweight champion. Last November, he weighed 113 1/2 pounds in knocking out Victor Proa in one round in Philadelphia. Three years ago, Martinez tipped the scales at 119 in halting Andres Ledesma. For Donaire, the Cobra will trim down to 112.
Martinez is the fourth fighter lined up for Donaire after Fernando Montiel, Jose Lopez and Eric Ortiz were scratched. In the companion main event, Brain Viloria will take on IBF lightflyweight titlist Ulises Mexico in a 12-round championship bout. Solar Sports and Top Rank are co-promoting the Big Dome card.
Mga kabayan, let us all support our brave warriors!
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