Martin battles Glazkov for Fury’s vacated IBF heavyweight crown

‘The Czar’ has been seen by many to have received several contentious judges’ decision of late, including close points wins over Derric Rossy, Malik Scott and Steve Cunningham, with Martin therefore outlining a required knockout in order to prevail.

St Louis-born bruiser Martin has ended 20 of his 23 professional match-ups prematurely, including 12 successive stoppage victories before this Glazkov meeting, and he is out to make a huge division statement this weekend.

“It’s here now, man. I get to fight for the IBF world title,” declared Martin.

“I want to unify. I want everything.”

“As soon as I get this belt, I want to unify. I want everything. I want all the hardware. Look out for ‘Prince’ Charles Martin. I’m here to make a statement and you guys are going to see, finally.

“I’ve been under wraps a long time but now the world can see me display my skill. Yes, I can’t wait to unify. I want everything.”

‘Prince’ seeks to become heavyweight superstar

Glazkov controversially escaped from earlier fights as the victor, despite looking massively in danger of losing his undefeated record, but ‘Prince’ Martin is ready to halt the Ukrainian’s fortunate streak and become a ‘superstar’.

“He’s never been in the ring with a fighter like me,” Martin continued. “I’m no Cunningham. I’m no Tor Hamer. I’m none of these guys that he fought. I’m totally a different fighter than he’s ever seen.

“So come fight night, I’m ready to prove it to the whole wide world. I’m ready to be that superstar. That’s what you guys are going to see.”

Despite his devastating punching power, impressive speed and dominant size, Martin will enter the ring as the underdog, with Glazkov odds-on 8/11 to lift the IBF strap.

During a weekend which will see former world champion David Haye return and Deontay Wilder look to extend his division dominance, Martin and Glazkov can steal the heavyweight headlines in their New York tussle.

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