Quigg gunning for nasty WBA title defence over Spaniard Martinez

Northern Irishman Frampton outgunned Martinez last year, securing a unanimous decision triumph, and has been long tipped to meet Quigg for a high-profile showdown.

“That rivalry is good for both us, people picking him over me slightly, but the main thing is I have a chance and I want those fights to prove I am the best,” declared Quigg.

“When the fights are made – for instance this fight on Saturday night, I’ve got a chance to go out there and prove and show people why I am the best super-bantamweight in the world.

“And it’s my job to go out there and change people’s minds who think Frampton can beat me, to change them into Quigg fans.”

In what will be Quigg’s first ring outing in eight months since injuring his hand, the unbeaten super bantamweight knows comparisons will be made with him and his potential opponent Frampton.

The Belfast bruiser managed to stop Martinez in February 2013, before taking his IBF world title last September, and Quigg claims he is more than capable of dispatching the Spaniard easily (9/1 to win in rounds 4-6).

“I couldn’t be any better place in my career now, both physically and mentally, but most importantly my boxing skill has improved so much,” Quigg added.

“We have been working hard and you are going to see the best Scott Quigg that’s been seen on Saturday night.”

With Frampton also in action, taking on his maiden bout on American soil, a 31st career victory for Quigg could lead to a mouth-watering match-up, but the Bury fighter must first get past Martinez on home turf.