By Dave Lahr: Ricky Hatton has made it know that his plans are to fight Juan Manuel Marquez in his next bout after Ricky finishes his business with Manny Pacquiao on May 2nd. This fight seems as tough, if not more, than the Pacquiao bout for Hatton, and it’s questionable that he has the boxing ability to defeat a fighter at the level of Marquez. Hatton has been shielded for most of his career against really skillful fighters in the class of Pacquiao and Marquez.
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Hatton Plans On Retirement After Pacquiao, Marquez & Mayweather Bouts
By Chris Williams: You got to admire Ricky Hatton (45-1, 32 KOs) for his confidence, because with a tough fight coming up on May 2nd at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Hatton is already planning on his next moves after the Pacquiao fighting, hoping to fight Juan Manuel Marquez next later in 2009, and then finish up his career against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2010. It seems as if Hatton is living in denial more than a little, because I can’t see a fight against either Marquez or Mayweather Jr. happening if Hatton can’t even beat Pacquiao.
News: Mayweather Jr. To Make Comeback on July 11th
By Jim Dower: According to Dan Rafael of ESPN, Floyd Mayweather Jr. (39-0, 25 KOs) is poised to make a comeback on July 11th, looking at fighting the winner of the May 2nd bout between Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao. Mayweather, now 32, hasn’t stepped foot in the ring since beating Ricky Hatton by a 10th round stoppage a year and half ago in December 2007. Shortly after that bout, an emotional Mayweather announced his retirement from boxing and was said to be concentrating on becoming a business man.
Too ‘Old’ To Box – Rogan, Williams, Marquez, Mosley
By Zubair Ali: Recent fights have had me thinking that the definition of an ‘old’ fighter needs revising. A fighter in his 30’s no longer seems to be all that old. Rob Norton at 37 handed David Dolan the second defeat of his career for the British cruiserweight title in what proved to be a thrilling and tight affair. Martin Rogan, 37 and Matt Skelton, 42 contested the Commonwealth heavyweight title in a bruising encounter in which Rogan upset the odds with an 11th round stoppage and continued his fairytale story.
Pacquiao Interested In 3rd Fight With Marquez
By Manuel Perez: According to Setanta Sports, Manny Pacquiao is apparently interested in a third fight with Juan Manuel Marquez. If this is true, it seems rather incredible given that Pacquiao has been steering well clear of Marquez since battling to a gift 12-round decision over Marquez in March 2008. The victory was a hallow one, however, as Marquez appeared to win the fight seven rounds to five, easily doing enough to beat the limited Pacquiao.
Marquez Stops Diaz in 9th round TKO
By Sam Gregory: In the highly anticipated main event undisputed lightweight champion of the world Juan Manuel Marquez 50-4-1 (36 KO’s) is challenged by 25 year old Houston, Texan Juan “The Baby Bull” Diaz 34-2 (17) for Marquez’ lightweight title. This was Marquez’ second time to fight at the lightweight limit of 135 pounds.
Diaz vs. Marquez and John vs. Juarez this Saturday
By Jason Kim: Juan Manuel Marquez (49-4-1, 36 KOs) is hoping to keep the pressure on Manny Pacquiao by defeating Juan Diaz (34-1, 17 KOs) in a 12-round bout for the vacant WBA/WBO lightweight titles at the Toyota Center, in Houston, Texas. Marquez, 35, was defeated by Pacquiao by a 12-round split decision in March, and Juan would like nothing better than to get another shot against Pacquiao if possible.
Diaz vs. Marquez This Saturday
By Manuel Perez: Juan Manuel Marquez (49-4-1, 36 KOs) faces the future of the lightweight division on Saturday in facing a youthful 25-year-old Juan Diaz (34-1, 17 KOs) for the vacant WBA and WBO lightweight titles at the Toyota Center, in Houston, Texas. Marquez, 35, has the bigger credentials having held titles in the featherweight and super featherweight titles during his long 16 year career.
Harrison Targets Haye; Diaz-Marquez, John-Juarez – Boxing News
Audley Harrison announced today he is targeting a bout with long time friend David Haye, after Audley was snubbed in his attempt to kick start his career on a Hayemaker promoted show. ‘I hear David is looking for a warm up bout after Wladimir decided they over played their hand. The latest I’m hearing from America is David is going to have to wait now and Wladimir is looking at other options.’
Juan Diaz vs. Juan Manuel Marquez For WBA & WBO Vacant Lightweight Titles
By Matt Stein: Juan Manuel Marquez (49-4-1, 36 KOs) and Juan Diaz (34-1, 17 KOs) will fight for the vacant WBA & WBO lightweight titles in a scheduled 12-round bout on February 28th at the Toyota Center, Houston, Texas. The title opened up in the past week after former WBA/WBO lightweight champion Nate Campbell came in three pounds over the 135 pound weight limit for his fight against Ali Funeka.