Kid Galahad v Kiko Martinez - 13/11/21

Kid Galahad to defend IBF featherweight belt in Sheffield

Kid Galahad will make the first defence of his IBF featherweight title in his home city of Sheffield against Kiko Martinez on November 13 while WBC super-featherweight champion Terri Harper is set to return from injury.

Galahad realised his world title dream by defeating fellow Briton Jazza Dickens for the vacant crown in August and is set for a swift return to action against veteran Spaniard Martinez at the Sheffield Arena.

“I am beyond excited for this,” said Galahad (28-1, 17KOs). “To make my maiden world title defence right here in front of the incredible people of Sheffield, my family and my fans will be a very special moment.”

Martinez (42-10-2, 29KOs) is a former world super-bantamweight titlist and has fought a number of Galahad’s compatriots in his career, most recently losing a debatable decision to Zelfa Barrett in February.

“Kiko is a former world champion and has been in with multiple other world champions so he has a huge amount of experience, he is a very tough man and never shies away during a fight,” added Galahad.

“We saw how sharp and hungry he looked against Zelfa Barrett recently so with this being his chance to become world champion again, I’m expecting an even hungrier and sharper version and I will be preparing for exactly that, with no stones left unturned.”

Harper (11-0-1, 6KOs) had hoped to unify her division in a bout against South Korea’s undefeated WBA champion Choi Hyun-mi in May but a hand injury scuppered the bout and has kept her sidelined for several months.

However, the Doncaster fighter will be back in action against America’s Alycia Baumgardner (10-1, 6KOs) next month.

“It has been a tough year out with the injury, but we have been constantly working in the gym and I feel so much more focused mentally,” she said.

“I couldn’t think of a better return than at Sheffield Arena back in front of the home crowd.”

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Kid Galahad vows judges will not play a part in Kiko Martinez title defence

Kid Galahad has vowed to leave nothing to chance when he makes the first defence of his IBF featherweight title against veteran Kiko Martinez in Sheffield on Saturday.

The 31-year-old found himself on the wrong end of a contentious split decision in his first bid for the same title against his Yorkshire rival Josh Warrington in June 2019.

And with his notoriously awkward style not always finding favour with officials, Galahad says he has consciously changed his approach as he prepares to face the 35-year-old Spaniard.

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Galahad said: “The Warrington fight made me realise I cannot leave anything down to the judges anymore, I have to take it out of their hands.

“It just made me realise I have to always make sure my opponent doesn’t hear the final bell.

“The name of the game is to hit and not get hit, you shouldn’t take risks when you don’t need to but I am at a point where I am making sure I beat guys in a clear fashion.

“I am no longer giving the judges the chance to give a close round to my opponents.”

Galahad’s luck has changed since his loss to Warrington and he finally earned the world title left vacant by his rival when he clearly beat Jazza Dickens in August.

In contrast Warrington is now belt-less after a shock loss and a technical draw against Mauricio Lara, but Galahad is in no mood to be smug about their reversal in fortunes.

“It would be like knocking a guy down in a fight and hitting him while he’s on the floor,” said Galahad. “There is no need, it is unnecessary.

“Josh got the decision against me, I believe I won the fight and he knows I should have won the fight and that is all that matters.

“Hopefully, somewhere down the line, we get that fight on again but both my eyes are on Kiko for now.”

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KID GALAHAD stripped down and missed weight by one OUNCE - before swiftly returning to scale inside the featherweight limit.

Galahad returns home to Sheffield for the first defence of his IBF belt, won against Jazza Dickens in August.

But the homecoming title parade almost hit the rocks after he stepped on the scales just above the featherweight limit at 126.1lb.

And despite stripping off with only a towel protecting his modesty, the Brit was still an ounce short.

But it did not take long for Galahad to return to the scales where he successfully made 125.5lb, inside the 126lb cut off.

Galahad, 31, has been beaten just once in his 29-fight career, against Josh Warrington, 30, in a disputed 2019 points loss.


But he captured the title vacated by Warrington in 11 rounds against Dickens, 30, in their rematch two months ago.

Spanish veteran Martinez, 35, has fought the likes of Carl Frampton, 34, Scott Quigg, 33, and Warrington in Britain.

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He was also unlucky to be on the end of a points loss to Zelfa Barrett, 28, in February.

But Galahad promised no such controversy when he takes on the experienced Martinez.

He said: "Forget those unification fights for now, it's all about Kiko Martinez on Saturday night, going in there and doing a job on him.

"I'm not looking to just go in there and win.

"He's had some bad decisions in the past against Barrett and Warrington, so I know he's going to come and not try leave it to the judges' hands - that's what I'm going to do.

"I'm going to go in there and seriously hurt him."

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Anyone watching this one ?
@Master?

Is it on yet?

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No Harper v Baumgardener now.

Pitters v Cartwright is on channel 5 now.

Harper stopped. Standing but completely stunned and out of it. Big overhand right from Alycia Baumgardener.

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Harper stopped. Standing but completely stunned and out of it. Big overhand right from Alycia Baumgardener.

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Saw that during the interval very brutal punch.

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What Channel is Kiko v Galahad on?

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It is on Dazn my channel says sky sports 8 which could be an Aussie channel.

Pitters v Cartwright is in round 7 and is a good matchup.

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Good timing Pitters wins with a stoppage.

Galahad much more accurate in the first round.

Galahad looks so much bigger than kiko and wobbles him in the 1st round.

1 nil Galahad

Galahad still the faster and sharper fighter in round 2.

2 nil

Galahad still switch hitting and in total control of Kiko who is bravely taking the blows.

3 nil

Kiko started fast in round 4 trying to knock Kid off his rythem but not working so far. Kiko right eye cut.

4 nil

Wow!

Messy 5th round mainly because Kiko trying to fight dirty but ref warns him.

Kiko knocks down Galahad with a big right hand and he is seriously hurt!

Shock as Kiko knocks out Galahad cold with another big right hand.

Ghost of Julian Jackson knocking out Herol Graham. That was unexpected but Kiko is one tough man.

Martinez puts a full stop on it. Never count the fella out. He has been looking for that all fight.

Channel 5 have a good matchup between Wilson Bent v Denny, very wild and exciting.

nightmare night for eddie. kiko's knockout warms my heart

Kiko certainly showed he never gives up , Abdul Awad was never the best featherweight in the world.
I hope Kiko makes some good money at this stage of his career.
A pleasing result for a real good pro.

Just watched that. What a shot that was in the 5th.

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Kiko certainly showed he never gives up , Abdul Awad was never the best featherweight in the world.
I hope Kiko makes some good money at this stage of his career.
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Which of the "other" world champions do you think would have beaten him?

Have to feel good for Kiko 0-7 across the pond in big fights and finally pulls one out on two massive right hands. Great win. Galahad started to read his own headlines and stayed too close for too long and paid dearly. Felt a bit bad for Terri Harper after all the talk about being on an entirely different level. Baumgardner from the start had that sharp reflex swagger thing working. 3 cards for nice day and night of boxing.

Kid Galahad breaks his silence after sickening KO defeat by Kiko Martinez

Kid Galahad has vowed to win back his world title from Kiko Martinez after surrendering in his first defence.

Galahad was in control of his featherweight clash with Martinez until he was dropped by a right hand at the end of the fifth round.

And the same shot in the opening seconds of the sixth session knocked the Brit out cold and signalled the start of Martinez's second reign as a world champion.

Galahad will likely be given the chance to win his belt back in a rematch, and said: "Firstly congratulations to Kiko Martinez and his team on his victory last night.

"Thank you to everyone who turned out, tuned in and for the many messages and well-wishes I've received. It means more to me than you'll ever know.

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"I am gutted about the loss but I have lost no desire to reach the levels and goals I've set in this crazy game called boxing.

Thank you to my team, Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing. I've been grinding all my life and we aren't done yet... We will run it back and we keep moving forward!"

Galahad appeared to be cruising towards victory as he dominated 35-year-old Martinez.

But he failed to recover from a heavy knockdown and required medical attention when he was knocked out.

Martinez, who won his first world title 13 years ago, had lost on each of his previous five visits to the UK.

But he said: ""It may be a surprise for everyone else but not me. For the lat three years I've lived like a monk; no holidays, no time off and no time with my family.

"I've been prepared for this and worked really hard for three years. I'm in better shape than I've ever been , better than when I was 20 years of age."

Galahad's defeat was the second upset in Sheffield after fellow world champion Terri Harper was stopped by Alycia Baumgardner.

Harper had struggled from the opening bell and was knocked out on her feet in the fourth round before referee Mark Lyson stepped in.

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It seems like the worst thing that can happen to a British fighter is winning a title.

Carl Frampton's two wins over a prime-Kiko look pretty good right now. I'm actually very glad for KIKO. Very dedicated to the sport and took his chance when he got it. He's gone into someone's back yard and overturned the odds.

He's the kind of fighter that deserves respect. He'll go anywhere and fight anyone. He knew he probably had to get the KO to win the title and he did.

Hearn in a bit of trouble now. He's has been hiding behind daddy’s money and brand sky now he’s on his own and stupidly embarking on a journey with a uneconomic vehicle that he cannot drive and does not have the fuel the to power it.

Will Connor Benn carry him forward ? Well he’s given him a 37 yr old with a padded record out of the Di Bella school of non New York punchers to keep the smoke and mirrors going for a bit longer.