Phil D. Jay WBN Editor St Patrick’s Day meeting in mind for DiBella Middleweight contender Matthew Macklin has explained the reasons surrounding his delayed American debut to World Boxing News and admits that even if he is offered a fight in the New Year, he may not risk injury, as he harbours hope of a spring meeting with Sergio Martinez. The 29 year-old, who was mooted to fight for the first time in the US this month, is now playing a waiting game as he attempts to negotiate a huge St Patrick’s Day showdown with the pound for pound 160lb king and won’t let a fight in the interim scupper his plans. “I was meant to fight in November but the Visa processing dragged on longer than we thought and all the TV dates are gone for December,” Macklin told World Boxing News. “I could fight in January if a date can be found, although it now looks likely that I'll fight (Sergio) Martinez in March. “If Lou (DiBella) can get this fight made soon, then I wouldn’t risk ...
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