Martin Murray to face Jose Miguel Torres in Leeds
Wednesday 26 August 2015 11:38, UK
Britain's Martin Murray will face Jose Miguel Torres at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on September 5.
The 32-year-old from St Helens will tackle the experienced Colombian in his third fight at super-middleweight since facing middleweight star Gennady Golovkin for the world title in February.
Torres has claimed his last four wins inside the distance and the 36-year-old has followed Murray's example by stepping up to 168lbs.
"This is the perfect fight for Martin and his first real test since the Golovkin fight," said promoter Eddie Hearn.
"Torres always comes to fight, is exciting to watch and can really punch. He has been in at elite level and neither will take a step backwards in Leeds."
Murray's 38th professional fight is part of a huge night of action in Yorkshire which is headlined by Josh Warrington who defends his Commonwealth and WBC International featherweight titles against Joel Brunker.
Watch Murray v Torres as part of the Warrington v Brunker undercard, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7.30pm on Saturday September 5
