Lee poised for world title shot at Martinez

ANDY LEE could be fighting for a world title in his next bout as he is being lined up for a showdown with the WBC world middleweight champion, Sergio Gabriel Martinez.

Martinez’s promoter, Lou DiBella, confirmed the 26-year-old Limerick southpaw is the leading candidate to fight the champion, revealing that dates and venues have been discussed.

He said: “The most likely date is Saturday, March 12, because we want to tie it in with the St Patrick’s Day celebrations over here. New York — and therefore Madison Square Garden — would be the most likely venue but if we’re to get New York, we have to lock up the deal very quickly. Andy Lee would be the logical choice for this fight.”