By Eric Thomas: Freddie Roach isn’t very high on the chances of Juan Manuel Marquez against Floyd Mayweather Jr. on September 19th. Indeed, it looks as if Roach, the trainer for Manny Pacquiao, isn’t giving Marquez much of any chance to beat Mayweather. This is what Roach has to say about Marquez’s chances against Mayweather:
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Mayweather vs. Marquez: Floyd Will Look Like an Old Man
By Manuel Perez: With less than two weeks to go before the Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez fight takes place at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada, few boxing fans are giving Marquez must of any chance in this fight. It seems as if the fans are betting that Mayweather, now 32, will be the same fighter he was before he abruptly retired two long years ago after a win over Ricky Hatton.
Will Marquez be Mostly Remembered for the Pee Drinking?
By Jason Kim: I kind of wish that Juan Manuel Marquez hadn’t been so out in the open about letting HBO show him drinking his own pee on the HBO Mayweather-Marquez 24/7 episode 2. I think that was a huge mistake by Marquez, because it seems like that’s overshadowing talk about his talent. I guess there’s something inherently nasty about the thought of someone actually drinking there own urine.
Marquez must get inside on Mayweather to win
By William Mackay: Juan Manuel Marquez will find himself in a tough situation against Floyd Mayweather in their upcoming bout on September 19th. Marquez is used to being the counter puncher in a fight, but in this situation he’s going to have to take the fight to Mayweather and try to create all the offensive opportunities. Mayweather, as he usually is, will be sitting back and waiting for his opponent to come to him.
Dana White Slams Mayweather and Boxing
By Chris Williams: In a recent fake looking press conference, Dana White, the president of the UFC, slammed Floyd Mayweather Jr., as well as boxing by saying that they’re [boxing] is showing a fight [Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Juan Manuel Marquez] that people don’t want to see.
Hopkins sees Marquez as Fearless
By Dave Lahr: Light heavyweight Bernard Hopkins was impressed with Juan Manuel Marquez after seeing HBO’s Mayweather-Marquez episode 2, saying to Boxing Talk “I just watched a Real Mexican [Marquez], who is soon to be a Mexican living legend drink his own urine.
Rumor Mill: Mayweather getting beaten up in sparring
By Eric Thomas: In the latest news from the rumor mill, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is getting beaten up in sparring sessions with World Boxing Organization light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (27-0, 13 KO’s). I can’t say I’m all that surprised if it does turn out to be true because Peterson, 25, is one of the best light welterweights in the division.
Mayweather-Marquez: Will the Long Layoff Affect Floyd?
By Dave Lahr: Floyd Mayweather Jr. will have been out of boxing for two years by the time he steps in the ring against Juan Manuel Marquez on September 19th. Two years may not sound like a lot to a normal person, but in the sport of boxing, that’s almost a lifetime. Boxing is a sport where a fighter needs to be in constant training against top level opposition to retrain their abilities.
Mayweather and Pacquiao: Two Warriors Standing in Each Others way of Legendary Status
By Amar J Khan: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, perhaps this decade’s most skillful fighters in their own right. We have Mayweather, who is furious the public have forgotten his sensational victory over a prime Oscar De La Hoya whilst going up to 154. Mayweather believes Pacquiao received great credit for his victories over Oscar and Hatton, whilst he did not. Mayweather is nearing the end of his career. I would say his last fight will be against Manny Pacquiao and that fight will take place after Mayweather defeats Juan Manuel Marquez.
Mayweather/Pacquiao: The fight the fans deserve
By Eoin Cooke: 2009 hasn’t been an enjoyable year for fight fans. Save for the fireworks of Marquez/Diaz, there has been little to excite the boxing public this year. Set aside that fight, and possibly Clottey/Cotto and 2009 has been mostly a tale of poor cards and cancellations. In February, HBO charged almost $50 for fans to see Miguel Cotto and Kelly Pavlik crush overmatched opponents.