Martinez: I want a rematch with Dunne

KIKO MARTINEZ is all set to return to Dublin in a bid to reclaim the European super bantamweight title that he took from Bernard Dunne at the old Point three years ago, and he said yesterday that he is hoping his achievement in winning back the title will lure the Dubliner out of retirement for a return fight.

In an ironic twist of fate, Dunne’s former promoter and manager, Brian Peters, will promote Martinez on an historic card at the National Stadium on September 11 that will feature two European title fights, as Brian Magee defends his super middleweight title.

“If you told me that three years ago I would have wagered ‘The Wilton’ against it ever happening,” Peters admitted. “But I was approached by the Martinez team and it’s true, I will have a hand in Kiko.”