Martinez (29-2-3, 17 KOs) worked before the media at the Dorado Municipal Gym in Dorado, Puerto Rico, completing a full training session with trainers Raul Torres and Freddy Trinidad.
“I’m always training and when plans changed, there was not against (Orlando) Salido and told me the fight was against Berchelt there was no problem, because I have three or four months working, and now we are doing for Berchelt,” Martinez said. “I am relaxed because I have traveled to China and Scotland, many places to fight, so we are now going to Mexico, I have the experience and I’m prepared.”
Martinez said he has studied Berchelt (28-1, 25 KOs), ranked #1 by the WBO at 130 pounds, and knows Berchelt is a young and brave fighter, but that he is going to put pressure on him from the first round.
“I know Berchelt is a guy who comes to fight, but I know when I put my hands on him, he will fall. He is a good fighter, but he always fight in Mexico,” said Martinez.
In 2015, Martinez fought twice against Orlando “Siri” Salido, beating him in the first bout by unanimous decision and the second time ended in a draw. Berchelt, meanwhile, won his four fights by KO in 2015.
