IRISH MIDDLEWEIGHT MATTHEW MACKLIN could be in line for a lucrative title shot against the WBC Diamond Champion Sergio Martinez, writes Gerry Callan in today’s Irish Daily Star (print edition).
Despite being edged out by Felix Sturm in a controversial split decision in Cologne last month, the 29-year-old Birmingham-born fighter impressed American TV execs, with manager Brian Peters hinting that a high-profile St. Patrick’s Day bout in Madison Square Garden is a definite possibility.
Macklin, who flew out to New York for talks yesterday, is expected to return to the ring in October when a rematch against Sturm for the WBA title could be on the cards.
