Martinez, who won the title from Essex fighter Nicky Cook in Manchester inside four rounds last March, had twice defended his title convincingly and won 15 of his 25 previous fights within the distance.
French fashion icon Christian Lacroix collaborated with five Thai designers to create the lavish, whimsical interiors of the 238-room Sofitel So Bangkok, which opened in March 2012 in a glass tower at the intersection of busy Sathorn and Rama IV Roads, within walking distance of both BTS and MRT stations.