Martinez withdraws from Ioka rematch with illness

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A bout of influenza has forced Fernando “Pumita” Martinez out of his year-end rematch with Kazuto Ioka

Japan has lost yet another year-end title fight, as WBA super flyweight champion Fernando Martinez’s manager announced that his charge is out of tomorrow’s rematch with Kazuto Ioka due to influenza.

Though unwelcome, the news isn’t particularly surprising. “Pumita” (17-0, 9 KO) cancelled all of his media obligations...