Up and coming Irish boxer Willie ‘Big Bang’ Casey will take on Kiko Martinez for the European Super Bantamweight title in Limerick in November.
The unbeaten Casey has enjoyed a meteoric rise through the professional ranks since turning professional just two years and ten fights ago and the 28-year-old southpaw will be looking to make the most of home advantage as European Championship boxing comes to Limerick for the first time ever.
Martinez famously broke Irish hearts just over 3 years ago when he needed less than a round to rip the European title away from Bernard Dunne and he will be confident of further success on Irish soil after he regained his European belt with an impressive win over Arsen Martyrosian in Dublin over the weekend.
It was Martinez’ fourth career win in Dublin with Ireland clearly a happy hunting ground for the 24-year-old puncher from Alicante.
“He might be unbeaten in Dublin but he hasn’t fought in Limerick yet,†joked Casey.
“I’ll be looking to take some of that Munster spirit into the ring with me. I’m just so excited about this fight and to have a chance to win a European title right here in Limerick.
“I might be the underdog but I’ve been an underdog since I turned professional and I’m sure the whole city will come out to support me.
“Not too many gave me a chance when I went out to Canada to fight the Canadian Champ but I knocked him out. Not too many people gave me a chance when I went into the Prizefighter but I ended up winning that as well.
“I know all about Kiko, everyone in Ireland knows about him because of his win over Bernard Dunne and he is a big hitter but they don’t call me the Big Bang for nothing either.
“I was at Kiko’s fight in Dublin on Saturday night and he’s an excellent fighter but people haven’t seen the best of me yet, I’m still learning and improving in the gym every day. This is a fantastic opportunity for me and I’m determined to grab it with both hands.â€
The fight will take place in the University of Limerick Sports Arena on Saturday 6 November.
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