By Jake Donovan

Carolina, Puerto Rico—The expectation for Orlando Salido was to arrive in Puerto Rico by Sunday evening, allowing for a full day of rest before entering into fight week activities for Saturday's showdown with Rocky Martinez. 

Ever the road warrior, the reigning 130 lb. titlist from Mexico brushed aside travel issues, spending his Easter Sunday in transit before arriving in Puerto Rico on Monday afternoon.

“We had a few issues and slept in Miami last night, but we're here in Puerto Rico now,” Salido confirmed. “I feel very good with the work we have done and ready for this fight with Rocky, a strong opponent who always comes forward.”

The bout takes place in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Salido (42-12-2, 29KOs) makes the first defense of the junior lightweight belt he nabbed in a seven-knockdown war with Terdsak Kokietgym last Sepetember. The bout saw Salido—a former three-time featherweight titlist—hit the deck early before rallying back to stop the visiting Thai in the 11th round of one of the best fights of 2014. 

Martinez (28-2-2, 17KOs) has twice reigned as a 130 lb. titlist, the second reign ending in a 9th round stoppage at the hands of Mikey Garcia, followed by an extended ring absence. The 32-year old returned to the ring last December, claiming a tune-up win while his handlers sought to secure a crack at a third title reign.

Saturday's bout headlines live on an independent Pay-Per-View telecast. 

Jake Donovan is the Managing Editor of krikya360.com. Twitter: @JakeNDaBox