Fernando Martinez Vacates IBF Title, In Favor Of Kazuto Ioka Rematch

Fernando ‘Puma’ Martinez  traded in one alphabet title for repeat business and the huge payday that comes with it.

The unbeaten Argentinean officially vacated his IBF junior bantamweight title, the sanctioning body confirmed Friday. Martinez made the decision after he was prompted to make a mandatory title defense versus Willibaldo Garcia.

“On Tuesday, October 29 the IBF received notification that Fernando Martinez was vacating his IBF title,” an IBF spokesperson informed The Ring.