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Pacquiao Wants $28 Million For Marquez Part Four

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:05:00 +0300

According to a report in The Philippine Star, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao wants guarantee of $28 million for a fourth fight with Juan Manuel Maruqez. Pacquiao advised the media in General Santos City that a lot of money would have to be on the table for a fourth Marquez meeting. Pacquiao won a twelve round majority decision over Marquez on November 16th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

SHANE MOSLEY: «MARQUEZ WILL MAKE MORE MONEY FOR PACQUIAO... ...

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:58:00 +0300

"Marquez will make more money for Pacquiao. Lamont Peterson, they’re really not going to go for. Timothy Bradley, not really, but I think that will be their second option and Marquez will be the first because it’s going to make more money. Since a lot of people said Marquez won the last fight, there’s controversy, so they’ll just make some more money...I thought Pacquiao still won

Marquez stripped of WBA super belt

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:01:00 +0300

WBA has vacated their lightweight «super» title from Juan Manuel Marquez due to the expiration of 18 months without facing a mandatory challenger as required by the organization’s rules. In the new November and December ranking published January 4 by the WBA, the title is listed as vacant. Marquez won the belt in February 2009 against Juan Diaz, then fought a non-title fight with Floyd Mayweather

Marquez: I Hope To Get Pacquiao on May 5, Not in Vegas

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:07:00 +0300

WBO/WBA lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (53-6-1, 39KOs) is ready to face Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38KOs), the WBO’s welterweight king, for a fourth time. Marquez lost a controversial twelve round majority decision to Pacquiao in November. Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s recent prison sentence of 90-days may open up the May 5th date on HBO pay-per-view

Scorecards reveal judges’ thinking in Pacquiao’s close majority ...

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:44:00 +0300

After eight rounds, Saturday’s clash between WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and WBO/WBA lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez was tied 76-76 on the cards of judges Robert Hoyle and Dave Moretti, with Glenn Trowbridge having Pacman ahead 77-75. Down the stretch, Hoyle (114-114) awarded both fighters two rounds, while Moretti (115-113) and Trowbridge (116-112) scored three of the last four rounds

Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez III - CompuBox Stats

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:57:00 +0300

Pacquiao had just a 117-100 edge in power shots landed , while Marquez landed the cleaner shots. Pac was busier, averaging 49 punches thrown per round to 36 per round for Marquez

Pacquiao edges Marquez again

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:24:00 +0300

Tactical early rounds, but things heated up�in�the fourth. Good round for Marquez in�the fifth. Most rounds very close with both fighters having their moments, just like the first two fights. Pacman suffered a�vertical cut over the right eye in�the tenth from an�unintentional headbutt. The last two rounds were close

Pacquiao: Marquez Hurt Me, But It’s Very Clear I Won

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:26:00 +0300

The Pacman was awarded a majority points verdict over his great Mexican rival. But the verdict left Marquez disgusted and the packed house inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena erupting into a crescendo of boos. Pacquiao, for long periods befuddled by Marquez and his textbook counter-attacking gameplan, finished beaten on the scorecards of many experts

Marquez: I Think My Style is Complicated For His Style

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:09:00 +0300

Las Vegas, MGM Grand — As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, Juan Manuel Marquez is contemplating retirement after claiming he was «robbed» in a majority decision loss to Manny Pacquiao in their WBO welterweight clash at the MGM Grand on Saturday. Pacquiao retained his title after earning the verdict from two of the three judges. The scores were 114-114, 116-112 and 115-113

Pacquiao 143, Marquez 142

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:51:00 +0300

WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao weighed in�at�143 for Saturday�s PPV showdown against Juan Manuel Marquez for the WBO welterweight championship on�Saturday night at�the MGM Grand Garden Arena in�Las Vegas. Marquez weighed in�at�142. Contract weight was 144. 5,500 fans were on�hand for the weigh-in, with more turned away

Manny Pacquiao: I’m Ready To Fight Floyd Mayweather Jr

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:36:00 +0300

Before performing an intentionally ridiculous rendition of «How Deep Is Your Love» with Jimmy Kimmel on his ABC talk show early Friday morning, Pacquiao answered a few of Kimmel’s questions about fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr. Kimmel asked Pacquiao, «Do you think he’s scared to fight you?»

Marquez sparring session

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:37:00 +0300

Sparring session between super WBA; WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez and the WBC Youth lightweight champion Gilberto �Flaco� González

Juan Manuel Marquez Looks Explosive in Camp

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:10:00 +0300

With an impressive display of physical strength and condition, and foot work, Juan Manuel Marquez offered a public workout at the Romanza gym in Mexico City. He was supervised by the legendary coach and member of Hall of Fame, Ignacio Beristain. Marquez (53-5-1, 39 KOs) will face WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (53-3-2, 38 KOs) on November 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Marquez sparred for ten rounds, three with Alex Dilmanghani, three with Ramses Agathon and the final four with Mario Zaragoza

Roach: Pacquiao on Fire, Extra Tough on Sparring Mates

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:55:00 +0300

Manny Pacquiao’s promoter, Bob Arum of Top Rank, has expressed concern that Pacquiao is going too hard in camp, according to the boxer’s trainer Freddie Roach. The Filipino superstar is training at Roach’s Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, as he prepares for his November 12th trilogy fight with Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Pacquiao’s WBO welterweight title is on the line, with a catch-weight

Manny Pacquiao Hits Los Angeles For Camp

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 10:02:00 +0300

World Welterweight Champion Manny Pacquiao makes his arrival at�LAX Airport for the second phase of�his training for Juan Manuel Marquez Nov.�12, 2011�at the MGM Grand. The fight is�promoted by�Top Rank in�association with MP�Promotions and Marquez Boxing available on�HBO Pay Per View

Pacquiao vs. Marquez in singing

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:37:00 +0300

Both Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez appear quite jovial singing a duet on TV Azteca

Pacquiao, Hill sing duet

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:54:00 +0300

Manny Pacquiao and Dan Hill sing «Sometimes When we Touch» for the media and fans at the New York Press Conference

Marquez to receive $5 million; Pacquiao $20 million for November fight

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0300

38-year-old Juan Manuel Marquez will be receiving the biggest payday of his career by far in his November 12th fight against Manny Pacquiao. Marquez will reportedly receive a guaranteed $5 million for the fight, while Pacquiao brings in $20 million

Marquez trains for Pacquiao bout in Philippines

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:31:00 +0300

Fans snapped pictures of Marquez jogging in a downtown Manila park only hours after he arrived from Los Angeles on Thursday. His third matchup with Pacquiao in what already has been an epic series is set for Nov. 12 in Las Vegas. Marquez said he’s preparing mentally and working on his speed and power

Roach: Pacquiao Has to Beat Marquez With a KO

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:35:00 +0300

Trainer Freddie Roach has yet to�watch last Saturday�s junior welterweight bout between Juan Manuel Marquez and Likar Ramos�� but he�s heard a�lot about it�� and none of�feedback has been positive. Marquez stopped Ramos in�the first round with a�single punch, which didn�t appear to�land that flush. Questions have been raised as�to�whether or�not Ramos took a�dive and simply arrived that night to�collect an�easy paycheck

Marquez KOs Ramos, Pacman next

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:51:00 +0300

WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel �Dinamita� Marquez (53-5-1, 39�KOs) warmed up�for his November showdown with Manny Pacquiao by�knocking out Likar Ramos (24-4, 18�KOs) in�the first round of�a�non-title jr�welterweight matchup on�Saturday night at�the Plaza de�Toros in�Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. An�explosive right hand to�the chin put Ramos on�his back out cold. Time was 1:47

Complete weights from Cancun

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:12:00 +0300

Juan Manuel Márquez 138 vs. Likar Ramos 140 Rafael Márquez 122.5 vs. Eduardo Becerril 122.5 Román González 108 vs. Omar Salado 108 Alonso López 113 vs. Wilbert López 114 Miguel Berchel 139 vs. Ricardo Hernández 138

New foe for Rafael Marquez

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:50:00 +0300

It has been revealed that former two-division world champion Rafael Marquez (39-6, 34 KOs) will face his compatriot Eduardo Becerril (12-7-2, 4 KOs) to replace the Nicaraguan Eusebio Osejo (19-9-2, 7 KOs) in their fight on Saturday in the Plaza de Toros in Cancun at an event organized by Zanfer Promotions

Marquez: I Won’t Run Like Mosley, I’ll Fight Pacquiao Hard!

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:26:00 +0300

WBC/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (52-5-1, 38 KO’s) has promised to go toe-to-toe with -pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao (53-3-2, 38 KO’s) in the third fight of an eagerly awaited trilogy at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on November 12

Juan Manuel Marquez: I’ll Fight Likar Ramos on July 16

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:03:00 +0300

According to WBO/WBA lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez, a deal has been reached to fight former WBA super featherweight champion Likar Ramos (24-3, 18KOs) on July 16 in Mexico. Ramos, a southpaw, was selected by Marquez to help him prepare for a November 12 trilogy fight with WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, which takes place at 144-pounds. Talks broke down over money with Marquez’s first choice, David Diaz

Marquez: I’ve Accepted The Pacquiao Offer, 144-Pounds

Wed, 11 May 2011 16:41:00 +0300

WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez has announced that he accepted a revised offer to face WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao on November 12 in Las Vegas. Top Rank’s CEO, Bob Arum, had advised BoxingScene.com that he sent the revised offer to Marquez on Monday morning. The offer presents Marquez with some very lucrative terms, including a $5 million dollar guarantee

Arum Not Concerned With Alvarez Offer To Marquez

Wed, 04 May 2011 23:47:00 +0300

Top Rank’s CEO, Bob Arum, told BoxingScene.com that he’s not concerned with Golden Boy Promotions offering Juan Manuel Marquez a potential fight with Saul «Canelo» Alvarez. Marquez has an offer on the table for a fall trilogy showdown with Top Rank’s superstar, Manny Pacquiao. Golden Boy’s CEO, Richard Schaefer, told BoxingScene on Monday that he’s willing to match the Pacquiao offer

Marquez Wants Interim-Bout Before Pacquiao Clash

Mon, 02 May 2011 12:10:00 +0300

Citing inactivity fears, WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez has told reporters that he would prefer to take an interim-fight, if possible, in «July or August» and then face WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao in October or November. Marquez is already training in Mexico with Nacho Beristain

Khan Tells Zab Judah: Make Sure You Hold Your IBF Title!

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:53:00 +0300

WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (25-1, 17�KOs) has his sights set on�Zab Judah�s IBF belt. Khan wants to�unify the division, belt by�belt. He�hopes to�finalize a�deal to�face WBC/WBO champion Timothy Bradley (27-0, 11�KOs) on�July 23rd. However, recent reports on�BoxingScene.com suggest the fight is�in�jeopardy over money, with Bradley being unhappy with the financial package being offered for the fight

Juan Manuel Marquez offered fall bout

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:53:00 +0300

Pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao will defend his welterweight title against former champ Shane Mosley next month, but promoter Top Rank is already making plans for him to fight rival Juan Manuel Marquez in the fall. Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer said Monday that Top Rank has made a formal, written offer for Marquez

Marquez Leaning in The Direction of a Pacquiao Trilogy

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:35:00 +0300

According to reports in Mexico, WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez is leaning in the direction of accepting an offer to fight Manny Pacquiao for a third time in October. According to Univision, the boxer received a formal written offer from Pacquiao’s promoter Top Rank with financial details that are reportedly enticing to the boxer

Marquez-Judah Possible For July 30 or August 6, HBO PPV

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:53:00 +0300

According to promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events, her boxer Zab Judah (41-6,28KOs) is possibly going to make a defense of his IBF junior welterweight title against former three division champion Juan Manuel Marquez (52-5, 38KOs) on either July 30 or August 6. Marquez-Judah would headline an HBO Pay-Per-View event

Marquez: WBCs Sanction of Alvarez-Hatton is Absurd

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:40:00 +0300

Former WBC champion and future hall-of-famer, Juan Manuel Marquez, is shaking his head at the the WBCs decision to sanction Saul Alvarez vs. Matthew Hatton for the vacant WBC 154-pound title. Their clash takes place on March 5 in California. Marquez is wondering how Alvarez became the manadatory contender without fighting other ranked fighters to gain the spot

No Marquez-Morales deal

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:25:00 +0300

Word is that WBC/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez rejected Erik Morales as an opponent Thursday afternoon in a meeting with Golden Boy Promotions. Golden Boy has an April 9 date in Las Vegas locked in for Marquez but now

Marquez vs Morales is Still in Play, April 9 in Las Vegas

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:25:00 +0300

WBA and WBO lightweight titlist Juan Manuel Marquez may have lost out on a third bout with eight-division king, Manny Pacquiao, but the 37-year-old, three-division champion still has plenty of options, according to Golden Boy Promotions head matchmaker, Eric Gomez

Erik Morales Confident The Marquez Fight Will Happen

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 15:43:00 +0300

Three time world champion Erik Morales is confident that a battle with countryman Juan Manuel Marquez will happen in early 2011. There are talks of the fight happening on April 16 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Morales is discussing the details with Golden Boy Promotions, who promote Marquez

Francisco wins WBA 115lb crown

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:57:00 +0300

Drian Francisco (20-0-1, 16 KOs) became the WBA interim super flyweight champion as he scored a tenth round TKO over WBA #2 Duangpetch Kokietgym (52-2-1, 21 KOs) on Tuesday at Bungkan school in Nongkhai, Thailand. Francisco dropped Duangpetch twice in round six and destroyed

Marquez triumph

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 09:52:00 +0300

WBO/WBA lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (52-5-1, 37 KOs) retained his title with a ninth round TKO over interim champ Michael Katsidis (27-3, 22 KOs) on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Katsidis sought to draw Marquez into a brawl and Marquez accommodated him. Katsidis dropped Marquez in round three with a left hook to the chin. Marquez, however, recovered and for the most part was

Marquez wants "scared" Pacquiao

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 20:52:00 +0300

With all eyes on a spectacular night of fighting that saw Andre Berto and Juan Manuel Marquez dominate their respective opponents, speculation on who would be the next of the two men to face Manny Pacquiao dominated post fight conversation. Coming off a potential Fight Of The Year performance that saw the headliner stop Michael Katsidis in the ninth frame

Weights: Juan M. Marquez 134, Michael Katsidis 135

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:25:00 +0300

MGM Grand, Las Vegas - A decent crowd of Mexican fans came to see WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (51-5-1, 37KOs) weigh in for Saturday's HBO televised title defense. Marquez came in at 134-pounds. The challenger, WBO interim-champ Michael Katsidis 27-2, 22KOs), came in at 135-pounds on the limit

Marquez, Katsidis arrive in Vegas

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:27:00 +0300

�It was one tough camp and a lot of people know that there has been a fair bit of speculation (if I would fight) after my brother�s death,� Katsidis told the media at a press conference following his arrival. �It was tough and as everyone knows, nothing is ever easy. We�ve endured to some tough times and we�re here to win.�

Marquez vs Katsidis in Play For November 27, Khan is Out

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:51:00 +0300

According to manager and trainer Nacho Beristain, WBO/WBA lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez will remain at 135-pounds to make a mandatory defense of his titles against Michael Katsidis. Beristain told reporters in Mexico that his fighter wants to stay in the lightweight division to defend his titles. The date being mentioned in the Mexican press is November 27 on HBO

Marquez beats Diaz again

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:42:00 +0300

In a rematch of their war from February 2009, WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (51-5-1, 37 KOs) again defeated former unified lightweight champion Juan Diaz (35-4, 17 KOs) on Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. In another spirited give-and-take affair, Marquez had the upper hand almost from the get-go as he methodically battered Diaz, but couldn�t break him as the game Texan

Juan Manuel Marquez Quotes

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:27:00 +0300

�We�re not thinking of anything Diaz can do different in the rematch. We�re not going to be overconfident. We�re going in just like the first fight to take care of business. We knew going into the Mayweather fight that it was going to be very difficult. What made it difficult was the excess weight Mayweather had � an extra 15 pounds. We gave it our all the entire time and just came up short.�

Khan's Father: We Want Marquez-Diaz Winner in England

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:50:00 +0300

According to Shah Khan, father of WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan, they are looking to fight the winner of the upcoming Juan Manuel Marquez-Juan Diaz rematch on December 11 in England. Khan plans to attend the Marquez-Diaz rematch on July 31 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas

Hopkins-Jones in theaters

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:22:00 +0300

Golden Boy Promotions has reached a new agreement with NCM Fathom to continue presenting live world championship boxing in theaters throughout 2010. The first bout for 2010 will be Saturday�s Hopkins-Jones Jr. clash presented in 150+ movie theaters in high definition LIVE from Las Vegas� Mandalay Bay Events Center

JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ RETURNS JULY 10

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:51:00 +0300

Moments ago Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer informed Boxingtalk.com that world lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez will defend his titles on the targeted date of July 10 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Several opponents are under consideration, but none have been solidified

Erik Morales-Jose Alfaro, WBC Welterweight Title Fight

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:23:00 +0300

Integrated Sports Media, North America�s undisputed leader pay-per-view distribution of major boxing events, is teaming-up with KO Entertainment to bring American fans the ring return of Mexican great Erik �El Terrible� Morales, who headlines the March 27th �The Champion Returns� pay-per-view event live from Monterrey, Mexico

Khan vs. Marquez Fight is Likely Off, Amir is Moving On

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:09:00 +0300

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer advised BoxingScene.com on Wednesday afternoon that Juan Manuel Marquez is likely not going to fight WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan on May 15 in Las Vegas. As previously reported, Marquez's manager/trainer Nacho Beristain made some very negative comments in the Mexican press about Golden Boy's offer to fight Khan

Victor Ortiz-Nate Campbell Agree To Fight on May 15

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:32:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com has been informed that an agreement has been reached for junior welterweights Victor Ortiz and Nate Campbell to fight each other on May 15 in Las Vegas. The fight will be televised by HBO as the co-feature to Amir Khan's possible defense of the WBA 140-pound title against Juan Manuel Marquez

Pacquiao named boxer of the year, decade by BWAA

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:22:00 +0300

Manny Pacquiao was honored as the fighter of the decade by the Boxing Writer's Association of America on Monday, along with matching Muhammad Ali and Evander Holyfield by winning his third fighter of the year award. Pacquiao (50-3 with 2 draws and 38 KOs) capped off a remarkable decade by stopping welterweight Miguel Cotto in the final round in November to win a title in a record-setting seventh weight division. Pacquiao will return to the ring in March when he defends

DeMarco speaks: "Valero knows I respect him"

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:57:00 +0300

Despite being in the middle of his intense preparation for his next bout against current WBC lightweight champion Edwin Valero (26-0, 26 KOs), interim WBC lightweight champion Antonio DeMarco (23-1-1, 17 KOs) is well aware of the comments that have been attributed to him that have caught the attention of the undefeated Venezuelan champion

Amir Khan-Juan Manuel Marquez is On The Table

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:25:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was advised by Freddie Roach, trainer of WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan, that a fight with Juan Manuel Marquez is on the table. Contrary to widespread media reports, Roach says there is no set agreement to fight mandatory Marcos Maidana. In fact, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer told BoxingScene on Monday that he simply postponed the WBA's mandated purse bid for another two weeks

Marquez: Once Again, Manny Pacquiao is Afraid of Me!

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:05:00 +0300

WBO/WBA lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez claims that he was in shock when he found out from Golden Boy Promotions that Manny Pacquiao passed on their trilogy fight and instead agreed to defend his WBO welterweight title against Joshua Clottey on March 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Texas. I'm not exactly sure why Marquez would be surprised. He was coming off a one-sided loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Michael Katsidis Targets Anthony Mundine, For Real

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:29:00 +0300

It's not a joke. WBO interim-lightweight champion Michael Katsidis has called out Anthony Mundine, the IBO middleweight champion. Katsidis is willing to move up by several weight divisions to meet Mundine in a huge all-Australian showdown. Katsidis would like set a weight of 154

Roach Likes Pacquiao-Marquez Trilogy, Foreman Warning

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:15:00 +0300

Freddie Roach, trainer of Manny Pacquiao, would prefer to see a trilogy bout between his fighter and Mexican rival Juan Manuel Marquez. They fought to a controversial draw in 2004 and Pacquiao won a controversial split-decision in 2008. Marquez was on the losing end of a lopsided twelve round decision to Floyd Mayweather Jr. last September. Roach says people will still watch

Marquez-Katsidis on Tap with Ricky Hatton Option Hanging

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:00:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was advised by Sampson Lewkowicz, adviser/agent for interim-champion Michael Katsidis, that WBO president Paco Valcarcel will force the issue for a fight with full champion Juan Manuel Marquez. Contrary to reports in Mexico, Paco did not provide Marquez with an additional extension to make the mandatory defense against Katsidis

Marquez vs Hatton Looms With WBO's Latest Position

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:32:00 +0300

The latest ruling by the WBO may open the door for a possible fight between Ricky Hatton and Juan Manuel Marquez. The WBO's Paco Valcárcel issued a ruling that allows Marquez additional time to make his mandatory defense of the lightweight title against interim-champion Michael Katsidis. Marquez

Hatton ready to return

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:13:00 +0300

Former world champon Ricky Hatton has resumed training. �The Hitman� has been out of the ring since being demolished by Manny Pacquiao in May. After taking a cruise over Christmas, Hatton is expected to make an official comeback announcement in February. Accoreding to the Manchester Evening News, talks have begun for a fight against Juan Manuel Marquez at the City of Manchester Stadium

Amir Khan May Vacate if Marcos Maidana is Pushed

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:30:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com has heard some serious talk going around the industry that Amir Khan will vacate the junior welterweight title if the WBA forces him to fight Marcos Maidana next. Back in June, Maidana stopped Victor Ortiz in June to pick up the WBA' interim-title at 140-pounds

Marquez: "My First Choice is Pacquiao, Then Ricky Hatton"

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0300

Former three division champion Juan Manuel Marquez wants a third crack at WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao. They fought to a controversial draw in 2004 and then Marquez lost a controversial split decision to Pacquiao in 2008. Marquez is being considered as a possible option for Pacquiao in 2010

Sartison-Bozic for WBA title

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:55:00 +0300

Another boxing highlight on the November 28 �Universum Champions Night� card at the König Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany. WBA #2 rated super middleweight Dimitri Sartison (25-1, 16 KOs) will face #3 Stjepan Bozic (23-3, 14 KOs) will meet for the vacant WBA super middleweight championship as Mikkel Kessler has been elevated to super champion

Marquez Willing To Fight Ricky Hatton in Manchester

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:56:00 +0300

WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez has no problem traveling to Manchester to challenge junior welterweight Ricky Hatton, says Golden Boy Promotions president Oscar De La Hoya

Mayweather wins easily

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:59:00 +0300

Coming back from a 21-month layoff, multi-division world champion Floyd �Money� Mayweather (40-0, 25 KOs) took a one-sided twelve round unanimous decision over Juan Manuel Marquez (50-5-1, 37 KOs) in a welterweight clash on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bigger, quicker Mayweather dropped Marquez in round two with a left hook and pretty much had his way the entire twelve rounds. Scores were 118-109, 120-107, 119-108

Mayweather wins in unanimous decision

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:34:00 +0300

Money came back with a guarantee. Floyd Mayweather Jr. told the world he was still its best boxer despite taking 21 months off, and he backed up every boast with every jab in an impressive victory. Although next time out, hopefully he'll pick on somebody his own size

Roger Mayweather: "Marquez Good, But Skills Pays the Bills"

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:11:00 +0300

Roger Mayweather says that come Sept. 19 in Las Vegas - no matter what Juan Manuel Marquez is able to bring to the table against his nephew Floyd, Jr. - it won't be enough

De La Hoya: "Marquez Can Knock Mayweather Out"

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:33:00 +0300

Oscar De La Hoya says that he is positive that Juan Manuel Marquez is capable of knocking out Floyd Mayweather Jr. on September 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. De La Hoya is under the impression that Marquez has more power in his punches than Mayweather

Marquez Plans To Shock Mayweather, and Critics

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:43:00 +0300

Affable yet incredibly single mindedly focused, through the most excruciating sets of abdominal crunches, sparring sessions or being hit on the head by two handfuls of plastic tubing, to hone his reflexes, Juan Manuel still has time to grin while bearing it. His only indulgent concession to luxury in this sweatshop, that�s honed burnished master craftsmen like brother Rafael

Mayweather Blasts Pacquiao�s Hatton/De La Hoya Wins

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:33:00 +0300

When the subject of Manny Pacquiao being the best pound for pound best in the world is brought up, Floyd Mayweather Jr. sounds off and unloads on the two best wins on Pacquiao�s record, against Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton. Mayweather feels that he beat Hatton and De La Hoya better and beat them at their true best

De La Hoya: �The Pressure is On Floyd Mayweather Jr�

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:49:00 +0300

The date of September 19 is only a few weeks away. Floyd Mayweather Jr. makes his long awaited return to the ring against Juan Manuel Marquez at the catch-weight of 144-pounds. The pressure in the fight, according to Oscar De La Hoya, is on Mayweather and not Marquez. The Mexican warrior is a heavy underdog and most expect him to lose. Mayweather is expected to win big

Marquez: "I Will Try To Knock Floyd Mayweather Jr Out"

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:16:00 +0300

Promoter Oscar De La Hoya says Juan Manuel Marquez can put himself in position to be compared to the Mexican legend himself, Julio Cesar Chavez, if he manages to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. on September 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. De La Hoya says Marquez has his entire future riding on this fight. He expects his fighter to beat the odds by beating Mayweather

Mayweather-Marquez in theaters

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:54:00 +0300

Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer announced today that the September 19 Floyd Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez will be available on HD closed circuit in 170 movie theaters across the nation. The event will be distributed by NCM Fathom. Tickets will be approximately $12.50-$15 each. The entire PPV event will be shown on big screens

Mayweather-Marquez officials

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:51:00 +0300

The Nevada State Athletic Commission announced today the names of the referee and judges who will officiate the Floyd �Money� Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel �Dinamita� Marquez super fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Saturday, Sept. 19. The referee assigned to the 12-round bout is Tony Weeks from Nevada and judging the bout will be Burt Clements from Nevada, Dave Moretti from Nevada and William Lerch from Illinois

Mayweather: "I'm Fighting Juan Because He Beat Manny"

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:01:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is going back at the critics who continue to ask for a legit reason that backs his decision to fight Juan Manuel Marquez on September 19 - instead of Manny Pacuqiao, who is considered by most as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the sport. Mayweather sees Marquez as a better fighter and says the Mexican fighter already beat Pacquiao - twice. Pacquiao and Marquez fought to a controversial draw in 2004

Mayweather-Marquez undercard

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:09:00 +0300

The TV undercard for the Floyd Mayweather vs Juan Manuel Marquez showdown on September 19 was officially announced today. The lineup includes WBA featherweight champion Chris John (42-0-2, 22 KOs) in a rematch against Rocky Juarez (28-4-1, 20 KOs), former WBO interim lightweight champion Michael Katsidis (25-2, 21 KOs) will try to regain that now vacant title against 2004 Olympian Vicente Escobedo

Marquez: "My Skills Will Overcome Floyd Mayweather Jr"

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:04:00 +0300

Juan Manuel Marquez is counting down the days until the biggest fight of his career. With a little over a month to go, Marquez is preparing for his challenge of of his life against Floyd Mayweather Jr. on September 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

Hatton wants Marquez, if he beat Mayweather

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 09:16:00 +0300

It seems Ricky Hatton may take the Shane Mosley route in terms of sitting back and waiting for a major fight to come along. Recently WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan and his handlers seemed to have some interest in calling Hatton out for an all-British battle, but Ricky said there was no interest on his end

Mayweather-Marquez postponed

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:25:00 +0300

The highly anticipated July 18 fight between Floyd Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez has been postponed due to a rib injury sustained by Mayweather while training. The mega-fight was scheduled to take place at MGM Grand in Las Vegas and be televised live on HBO Pay-Per-View

Floyd Sr: "Mayweather Batters Marquez Like Gatti"

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:51:00 +0300

Trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. views the July 18 showdown between his son Floyd Mayweather Jr, and WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez, as a one-sided mismatch. He compares the fight to his son's one-sided beatdown of Arturo Gatti from 2005. Mayweather pounded Gatti for six rounds before the fight was stopped. He says the fight is so one-sided that he can't believe HBO placed it on pay-per-view. Marquez moves up be nearly two weight divisions to meet Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather Jr: �Shane Mosley Blew His Chance�

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +0300

The returning Floyd Mayweather Jr. was confronted with a serious questions. Why is he fighting Juan Manuel Marquez instead of Shane Mosley? Mosley is viewed by many as the top fighter at 147-pounds, a division where Mayweather resides. Floyd returns on July 18 against Marquez at catch-weight of 144-pounds. Marquez, the WBA/WBO lightweight champ, moves up by nearly two weight divisions

Pacquiao Targets Mayweather, if He Beats Marquez

Tue, 26 May 2009 13:44:00 +0300

If Floyd Mayweather Jr. gets past Juan Manuel Marquez on July 18 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao wants to fight him. Mayweather is a heavy favorite to beat Marquez. Pacquiao wants the fight but says the final call will come from Top Rank and his team.

Mayweather Jr, Mayweather Sr Reunite For Marquez Fight

Tue, 19 May 2009 08:05:00 +0300

The father/son combination of unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. and well-known trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. - is back. The two have been feuding for several years but managed to make peace in the last few months. Mayweather Sr. taught his son the sport but after a falling out which took place nearly a decade ago, he began training other fighters like Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton and Chad Dawson

Marquez - "Mayweather is The Best, Not Manny Pacquiao"

Tue, 19 May 2009 10:35:00 +0300

While most of the boxing world views Manny Pacquiao as the best boxer in the world, Juan Manuel Marquez is not one of them. Marquez considers Floyd Mayweather Jr. as the best fighter in boxing. He faces Mayweather on July 18 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Marquez is convinced that he beat Pacquiao in 2004, when they fought to a draw, and in 2008, when Pacquiao won a close split-decision

Marquez Promising a Mexican War With Mayweather

Tue, 12 May 2009 19:01:00 +0300

WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez plans to rise to the occassion when he challenges Floyd Mayweather Jr. on July 18 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. For may years Marquez has been waiting for a fight to make his career stand out, and he says a win over Mayweather will put him ahead of the pack and force a third meeting with Manny Pacquiao.

Marquez Says Mayweather First, Then Pacquiao Trilogy

Tue, 05 May 2009 22:57:00 +0300

WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez is taking every precaution for his upcoming fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. on July 18. Marquez is hoping the swine flu epidemic is not going to complicate his training camp. He usually trains in Mexico for his big fights, but plans to leave the country to train elsewhere if the flu strain continues to spread

Mayweather vs Pacquiao - Manny Ready For The Fight

Mon, 04 May 2009 20:12:00 +0300

If Floyd Mayweather Jr. wants a piece of Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino champion is ready for the fight. Pacquiao told DZBB radio that he wants to return in October or November and Mayweather is the likely opponent. Mayweather returns to the ring on July 18 against Pacquiao's rival, Juan Manuel Marquez. Most see Marquez as a very big underdog in the fight

Mayweather-Marquez is on!

Sun, 03 May 2009 14:19:00 +0300

On July 18, Floyd �Mainstream Money� Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez meet on a PPV card billed as �Number One/Numero Uno� at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The bout was officially announced today. �Credentials don�t lie and the record speaks for itself,� said Mayweather. �When it comes to July 18, I don�t need to tell you what I�m going to do. A small man will never retire me. I�m here to stay. I�m here to fight and reclaim what�s mine. I�m the king and nobody has taken my throne

Mayweather-Marquez is on!

Sun, 03 May 2009 20:27:00 +0300

Mayweather vs. Marquez is Close To a Done Deal

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:20:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was advised, by two sources who are close to the situation, that a deal has been reached for Floyd Mayweather Jr. to fight Juan Manuel Marquez. The proposed date [unless there is some change] is July 18 on HBO pay-per-view. The two sides have been negotiating for several weeks and the biggest roadblock was the catch-weight. The exact weight was not disclosed to me

Mayweather Will Duck Marquez, Says Oscar De La Hoya

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:06:00 +0300

After Juan Manuel Marquez stopped Juan Diaz at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Saturday night, he called for a fight with the retired Floyd Mayweather Jr. Marquez says Manny Pacquiao will not accept his challenge for a third bout, so he wants Mayweather instead. Oscar De La Hoya, who lost a close decision to Mayweather in 2007, doesn't think Floyd will accept the challenge of Marquez because the Mexican fighter is too dangerous.

Marquez KOs Diaz!

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:12:00 +0300

Lightweight Juan Manuel Marquez (50-4-1, 37 KOs) scored a spectacular ninth round KO over Juan Diaz (34-2, 17 KOs) to claim the vacant WBA super and WBO lightweight titles, as well as Diaz� IBO belt on Saturday night at the Toyota Center in Houston. It was a fierce all out war in which Marquez absorbed Diaz� heavy pressure early, then broke down the �Baby Bull,� dropping him twice in the ninth. Time was 2:40

Marquez vs. Diaz - For The Vacant WBO Lightweight Title

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:50:00 +0300

The WBO has informed BoxingScene.com that pursuant to the approval of their executive committee and championship committee, the February 28 lightweight bout between Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz will have the vacant WBO 135-pound title at stake. The belt became vacant last Friday when Nate Campbell was unable to make weight for his defense against Ali Funeka

Juan Manuel Marquez Rejects Cortez For Juan Diaz Bout

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:06:00 +0300

Former champion Juan Manuel Marquez has rejected the use of veteran ref Joe Cortez for the upcoming fight with Juan Diaz, scheduled for February 28 in Houston, Texas. Marquez appears to have been concerned with the way Cortez officiated several fights that involved Mexican opponents - with a lot of focus on the terrible call with Humberto Soto being disqualified in last year's bout against Francisco Lorenzo. Soto was beating

Houston Presser Quick Quotes!

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:36:00 +0300

Juan Manuel Marquez: I�m going to prepare myself very well for this fight and I�m going to come prepared. I�m going to fight this fight for all the Mexican fans. I feel good and I feel very young. I hope that everybody comes out to watch a great fight

Marquez KOs Casamayor

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 14:09:00 +0300

In the first four rounds of the bout, Marquez continually walked into counter lefts form Casamayor. It took Marquez until the fifth round to be able to find range with his right hand. By the fifth round, a cut over his right eye was opened and as the fight wore on, an abrasion on the bridge of his nose bled along with the cut over his eye. Rounds five, six, seven and eight were rounds where Marquez took the initiative and landed straight

Marquez meets Pacquiao in Manila!

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:21:00 +0300

Juan Manuel Marquez met Manny Pacquiao Sunday morning at the Araneta Coliseum where the Mexican two-division world champion personally challenged the Filipino world champion to another battle inside the ring. Marquez arrived with Mexican advisor Jaime Quintana then went to the Coliseum where the world-class card dubbed "Invasion: Philippines vs. The World" was held

WBC backs Pacquiao-Marquez III!

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:11:00 +0300

WBC President Jose Sulaiman said today that the WBC would have no objections to a third fight between WBC super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao and former champ Juan Manuel Marquez. Sulaiman stated that Marquez would be rated #1 in the 130lb division, but acknowledged that Pacman is in an optional defense period, freeing him to take a fight with WBC lightweight champ David Diaz. Sulaiman also criticized the "arbitrariness and arrogance

Pacquiao slips by Marquez!

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 08:25:00 +0300

After battling to a draw in their first bout, Manny Pacquiao (46-3-2, 34 KOs) won a split decision over Juan Manuel Marquez (48-4-1, 35 KOs) to take Marquez' WBC super featherweight title on Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. Marquez seemed to have an edge in the early rounds as he was able to land clean counter shots against Pacman's aggressions. Pacquiao floored Marquez at the end of round three

Pacman: This business is over!

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:51:00 +0300

Despite calls for a rematch from the Juan Manuel Marquez camp, newly crowned WBC super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao said he's moving onto other fights. "This business is over," he said definitively. Pacman will likely move into a showdown with WBC lightweight champion David Diaz on June 28th. Marquez stated, "I don't like the decision, I still feel like a champion

Marquez: A totally different fight!

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:12:00 +0300

WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez said Tuesday that his March 15 rematch with Manny Pacquiao will have nothing in common with their first bout, which ended in a draw after Marquez survived three first round knockdowns. �It will be a totally different fight,� Marquez said in a conference call. �It�s been four years. I�m stronger now. I think I have more speed. I�m a better fighter, a more technical fighter and

Pacman: Weight not a concern!

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:55:00 +0300

In an exclusive telephone interview with the daily morning radio program "Sports Chat," Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao belied insinuations that his weight is a major indicator about how he is preparing for his next major bout. "All the reports stating that I'm behind in schedule in terms of training are absolutely untrue," said Pacquiao "Why will I allow myself to be overweight? I'm fully aware that

Pacman, Marquez do it again!

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:43:00 +0300

Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions have officially announced the rematch of Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Manny Pacquiao. The "Unfinished Business" is scheduled for March 15 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Nearly four years after their first fight ended in a disputed twelve-round draw, Pacquiao and Marquez stood face-to-face again, this time for a press conference at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Tuesday afternoon

Marquez: I'll destroy Pacquiao!

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 15:07:00 +0300

WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez says wants Manny Pacquiao to commit to a rematch now. "He's coming up with many excuses for not wanting to fight me," says an upset Marquez. "First of all, he complains about the weight class and I compromise to face him as high as the lightweight division, then he comments that the money was an issue, and I responded that wasn't a problem, I'm willing to take a pay cut

Marquez, Guerrero triumph!

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 11:39:00 +0300

WBC world super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez (48-3-1, 35 KOs) dissected Rocky Juarez (27-4, 19 KOs) over twelve rounds on Saturday night at the Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, Arizona. Juarez was cut by a headbutt over the left eye early in round one, which proceeded to bleed for the entire contest. Marquez showed his class as he dominated the game Juarez with a brilliant boxing display. Scores were 118-110, 117-111, 120-108

WBC orders Marquez-Pacquiao!

Fri, 18 May 2007 16:11:00 +0300

The WBC today ordered the free negotiation term to begin between the camps of WBC super featherweight titlist Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao. If no deal has been reached by June 18th, a purse bid will take place at the WBC Headquarters in Mexico City. It is unlikely an agreement will be reached between Marquez' promoter Golden Boy and Pacquiao's promoter Top Rank and it is even more unlikely that the fight will

Marquez defeats Barrera for WBC 130-pound title

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 08:42:00 +0300

Marquez unanimously outpointed Barrera, taking Barrera's WBC 130-pound belt Saturday night. Two judges scored it 116-111 for Marquez and the third gave it to him 118-109. "I know in my heart I won tonight," Barrera said through a translator. Marquez immediately offered him another shot. "Barrera is a great champion," Marquez said through a translator. "He deserves a rematch."

Marquez-Barrera II, anyone?

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 12:53:00 +0300

In what might be a sequel on its way to another legendary trilogy, and after a dramatic and controversial war that�s already been earmarked as �Fight of the Year,� Marquez-Barrera II is already on the table. In the closing moments of the post-fight press conference, Golden Boy president Richard Schafer awarded the media, and those in attendance, with the news that HBO had penciled in Marquez-Barrera II for September 16�the week

Barrera-Marquez Final Presser!

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:06:00 +0300

The final press conference for Saturday's WBC Super Featherweight Championship bout between Marco Antonio Barrera (63-4, 42 KOs) and Juan Manuel Marquez (46-3-1, 45 KOs) took place Wednesday at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The challenger Marquez is stepping up in weight from the featherweight division where he is recognized as the WBO champion

Barrera, Marquez ready for war!

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:40:00 +0300

Mexican ring legend Marco Antonio Barrera says when he faces Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday in Las Vegas that fans can expect the all action Barrera from the past, not the ring technician version of Barrera who methodically dissected Rocky Juarez in his last fight. "I'm planning to go toe-to-toe in this fight," promises 'The Babyfaced Assassin.' I want to give the fans and everybody in attendance a great, great performance and a great fight

Roy Jones Jr looking to promote Marquez brothers!

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 16:41:00 +0300

Impeccable sources have informed Boxingtalk.com that Roy Jones Jr's promotional outfit, Square Ring Inc. is looking to promote featherweight king Juan Manuel Marquez and IBF bantamweight champion Rafael Marquez. Since Top Rank may still have rights on the Marquez brothers as this goes to print, representatives from Square Ring will be metting with Top Rank within the next week, to iron-out these issues and hopefully finalize a deal.

Marquez stripped of feather belt!

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 15:29:00 +0300

WBA/IBF featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez has been stripped of his IBF title for not making a mandatory defense against Fahprakorb Rakkiatgym. Two purse bids were held for that fight, but no promoter was willing to offer the $50,000 minimum. Marquez will now likely have his WBA belt stripped, as well, since he no longer has "super champion" status. Unbeaten WBA regular champion Chris John is set to become

Corrales stops Castillo!

Sun, 08 May 2005 10:59:00 +0300

It was all we expected. Diego Corrales came back from two knockdowns in the tenth to TKO Jose Luis Castillo in that same round to add the WBC belt to his WBO title on Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. Both fighters stood toe-to-toe from the opening bell in an amazing slugfest. Castillo went back to his corner with a cut over his left eye after round four. Corrales started to take the initiative in round five, although both fighters continued to connect with hellacious punches. Castillo came on strong to end round six. Castillo was wobbled by a left hook at the end of round seven, meanwhile Corrales' left eye was closing rapidly...

Marquez-Polo clash May 7

Sun, 24 Apr 2005 15:11:00 +0300

WBA/IBF featherweight world champion Juan Manuel Marquez defends his titles against Victor Polo on the Jose Luis Castillo vs. Diego Corrales lightweight unification card at the Mandalay Bay Events Centre in Las Vegas on May 7 on Showtime. "I had a great preparation," said Marquez 43-2-1 (33). "My training has gone very well. I am looking forward to this fight and I think the people will really enjoy it. I am looking forward to giving them a great fight..."