Willie Casey has issued a chilling warning to Kiko Martinez ahead of their European title clash in the Limerick on 6 November, telling the Spanish fighter 'to be ready for an all out war'.
With just over two weeks to go until his showdown with Martinez, Casey believes he is fully prepared take his chance
'Everything is in place now; I finished my last sparring session yesterday getting in 12 rounds with Stephen Ormond and Paul Griffin.
'It’s been a long journey but I’m focused and ready to take that title.'
Having upped ship to Dublin for the duration of his training leaving behind his wife and four young children, the Limerick southpaw admits the last few months have been difficult.
'It’s been very tough being away from my family for this long but I know when I lift that belt it will make it all worth while.
'I’m very proud of my wife and my kids and how they have supported me through this time. I am determined to do it not just for them but for the whole of Limerick.'
Casey fully accepts the threat Martinez poses and will be taking nothing for granted inside the ring.
‘We have left no stone unturned for this one, Phil Sutcliffe has prepared me for every possibility but we will have our own tactics too.
‘If this man thinks he’s going to walk out of my city with that belt still around his waist he has another thing coming, he’s in for one hell of a fight.’
Casey concluded with a message to the boxer who famously defeated Bernard Dunne inside one round: ‘Be ready for all out war when you step into that ring.'
