What happened: The fight is scheduled for Saturday at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Dan Ige is moving to 135 pounds for the first time.
Why it matters: The matchup gives Martinez a chance to climb beyond his current place in the division’s top 10. It also tests how Ige’s move down from featherweight translates against a ranked bantamweight.
By the numbers: Martinez is 14-1, ranked No. 8 at bantamweight and riding a 10-fight win streak. He has 10 knockout wins, including six in the first round.
What to watch: The weigh-in and fight result will shape Martinez’s next ranking move and Ige’s future at bantamweight.