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Floyd "Money" Mayweather Won

The fighters has decide and Floyd "Money" Mayweather won the fight by unanimous decision.

What's your thoughts about the fight?
A. Entertaining
B. Boring

Mayweather vs Marquez 24/7 Episode 4 Finale Video HBO

Don't miss the main event night watch Mayweather vs Marquez live in HBO PPV will be on September 19, 2009 9PM ET/6PM PT at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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To All Boxing Fun:

After watching the videos of the introduction of Mayweather and Marquez in their HBO 24/7 Trailer Promo videos 3 weeks ago, the Mayweather-Marquez Episode 1 last August 29th, the Mayweather-Marquez Episode 2 last September 12 and the Mayweather-Marquez Episode 3 just a week ago, here we are again waiting and expecting for the Mayweather-Marquez HBO 24/7 Episode 4 "The Final Cut" video online and it will be in a little while. It will be posted here as soon as it will be available online.

Of course, the main event night watch Mayweather vs Marquez live in HBO PPV will be on September 19, 2009 9PM ET/6PM PT at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Stay tuned for Mayweather Marquez Official Weigh In

To All Boxing Fun:

One of the biggest fights of the year is hours away... Be updated! I will be posting relevant materials of the Official Weigh In from time to time. So don’t miss out on anything...

Manny Pacquiao's promoter willing to negotiate with Floyd Mayweather if both fighters prevail

LAS VEGAS -- Todd duBoef, president of Top Rank Inc., which promotes Pacquiao, said his company intends to negotiate in good faith if Mayweather and Pacquiao both win their upcoming fights.

"I agree that there is a public demand for it that you don't see often in our sport, this pent-up demand for Pacquiao and Mayweather," duBoef said. "I think it's because the names resonate globally, they've been in big fights, they've been in marquee positions.

"So I think it does have a totally different appeal that is just what fight fans want. I think if both guys win, we sit down and talk. If rational behavior prevails, which it has a tough time doing in our sport ... then the public will get it."

Mayweather will face Juan Manuel Marquez on Satuday. Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto will square off Nov. 14.

Pacquiao considers lawsuit against Mayweather Sr.
Pacquiao told the Phillipine Star he is considering suing Floyd Mayweather Sr. for remarks suggesting he believes the Filipino boxing star, and potential future opponent for the younger Mayweather, has used steroids.

Mayweather Sr. made the remarks this week to The Press in a video interview:

Source: http://www.mlive.com/mayweather/index.ssf/2009/09/manny_pacquiaos_promoter_willi.html

PACQUIAO WATCH: Coming soon 2010 blockbuster

THE journey to the biggest fight next year, and probably for the decade, begins on Saturday (Sunday Philippine time) when ‘comebacking’ claimant for the world’s pound for pound best honor Floyd Mayweather Jr. lock horns with Mexico’s Juan Manuel Marquez.

Many see this fight as a potential mismatch, if not a boring encounter between two excellent counter punchers.

I see it a different way.

With a megabuck fight with Manny Pacquiao as the ultimate prize for the winner, both Mayweather and Marquez certainly want to register a very impressive win to boost their stock and haggle for a better payday against the reigning pound for pound title holder.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. will come out smoking and bully the smaller and older Marquez, using his longer reach and excellent footwork and rolling over the punches that will come his way.

The undefeated American will use his superior defense to frustrate Marquez.

A big win over Mayweather, on the other hand, is an incentive too hard to let go for Marquez who has been aching to get a third fight with Pacquiao to validate his claim that he won two previous fights with the southpaw from General Santos.

Mayweather’s long layoff, almost two years removed from his KO win over Ricky Hatton, will only become a factor in the early rounds. Mayweather will get stronger as the fight wears on.

This is when Marquez should capitalize and build an early lead otherwise he will face an uphill battle and could be in for a long night. The effects of bulking up in the upper body will also eventually take its toll on Marquez.

I see a late round stoppage by Mayweather Sunday.

Two months after Sunday’s big event, Pacquiao himself goes up against tough hombre from Puerto Rico, Miguel Cotto.

The size difference between Pacquiao and Cotto is not as pronounced as Mayweather Marquez.

This will be Manny’s third fight north of 140 pounds without losing his blinding speed.

As many of his opponents realized, gauging Manny’s speed on tape is altogether different when they climbed the ring.

Cotto however has above par defense and he tends to cover up his face. He attacks to the body consistently and has been successful except when facing taller opponents.

Manny should penetrate that defense with his vaunted left straight leads and use his right hooks when Cotto drops his left to fire his body shots.

Manny cannot afford to go toe to toe with Cotto, who is an excellent slugger from the inside.

Speed will be Manny’s main strength and weapon against Cotto.

Cotto, on the other hand, should press Manny and deny the Filipino the distance and angle from which the later can fire his blinding combinations.

He cannot afford to fight Manny in the middle of the ring where Manny can tiptoe around him.

The corners and the ropes. This is where Manny is vulnerable and I would assume Coach Freddie Roach is going to pester his ward.

In the end, I see Manny winning by technical knockout due to cuts towards the championship round.

Victories by Manny and Mayweather would pave the way to the mind-boggling super megabuck fight of the decade.

A cool guaranteed US$40 million bucks for each fighter, at least, would make the fight the biggest below 147 pounds.

Source: http://philboxing.com/news/story-27489.html

The UFC will make Mayweather Jr tap out this Saturday

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MAYWEATHER VS. MARQUEZ CLOSED CIRCUIT SEATS NOW AVAILABLE

MGM Grand To Host Limited Closed Circuit Seating For Saturday's Mega-Fight

LAS VEGAS (September 17) - Due to the high demand for tickets to the Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez mega-fight this Saturday, closed circuit viewing will now be available in MGM Grand Premier Ballroom in Las Vegas.

Tickets for the closed circuit telecast are priced at $50, not including handling fees. All seats are general admission and are on sale now at MGM Grand box office, by phone with a major credit card at (800) 929-1111 or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.

Six-time world champion in five weight divisions FLOYD "Money" MAYWEATHER and five-time world champion in three weight divisions JUAN MANUEL "Dinamita" MARQUEZ will fight to find out who is "Number One/Numero Uno."

Mayweather vs. Marquez: "Number One/Numero Uno," is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions in association with Marquez Promotions and is sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, AT&T, Quaker State, Dewalt Tools, Affliction Clothing and Southwest Airlines. The 12-round bout will take place Saturday, Sept. 19 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. and will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

HBO Sports® all-access reality series "Mayweather/Marquez 24/7" returns with the premiere of the finale on Friday, Sept. 18 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. HBO® will replay episodes #1, #2 and #3 consecutively prior to the premiere of episode #4. The replays begin at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Sept. 18. Episodes #1-3 are also available on HBO ON DEMAND®.

Source: http://philboxing.com/news/story-27477.html

Prelude To A Championship

IOWA CITY (BASN) -- The big event in boxing coming up is the Marquez-Mayweather affair and the question for boxing fans is how rusty will Floyd Mayweather be?

On the surface, this looks like a Mayweather victory, for he's not only the bigger fighter but he may be the faster fighter; which negates any advantages Juan Manuel Marquez would have as the smaller man.

This fight is the prelude to even a bigger fight with the winner setting up a bigger pay day with Manny Pacquaio, the main money fighter in the game today. Neither Mayweather nor Marquez have proven to be money makers on their and they were often the other guy. Mayweather found himself playing second banana to the likes of Oscar De La Hoya or even Ricky Hatton.

Marquez was always overshadowed over his more famous rivals, Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera and never seem to get the love of his own countryman until Morales retired and Barrera skills slipped.

For both of the fighters, this is their chance to be the stars and not be the opponents for others. Mayweather have been one of the best pound for pound over the past decade but that title moved to Manny Pacquaio when Mayweather took his sabbatical with Marquez holding on the number two spot due to his two close fights with the Pacman; one a draw and the other a lost.

The key to this fight will be first whether Marquez can stand up to Mayweather power and managed not to hit the canvas. In his two fights with Pacquaio, four knockdowns proved the deciding factor in losing both fights in very close fashion.

Source: http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Boxing_19/Prelude_To_A_Championship.shtml

Floyd Mayweather Jr's ego may be big, but he just wins

The time has come to in fact see who is number 1, who will step up and become numero uno? Judgment time is now upon us, will Manny Pacquiao's public enemy #1 please stand up? Enough with the questions, we need answers. The answers will be here sooner than we think. In just a few days we will not only know the result, but we will have a clearer answer on who really deserves to face the Pac-Man.

Floyd Mayweather Jr's ego may be too big to admit that this is exactly what this bout has come down to. I know for a fact that Juan Manuel Marquez sees this fight exactly for what it is, a step closer to the dance floor for another chance to dance with the Pac-Man.

So who wins the fight? As much as I would love to see Pacquiao/Marquez 3, I feel that Mayweather is going to smash that plan. Forget the trainer, forget the weight, this fight will be won on pure style and skill and lack of risk on Mayweather's part. Allow me to explain.

Mayweather's speed will without a doubt play a big role here but his safety first mentality will sweep Marquez's chances of victory away. We know that Pacquiao is one of the fastest fighters of this decade, so if Marquez was able to cope with Pacquiao's speed then Marquez will be able to handle Mayweather's speed right? Well, the answer to that is yes and no, Yes, because the speed is coming in spurts and with less velocity than it did against the Pacquiao typhoon. No, because the speed coming his way this time will be timed and spaced out a bit.

Long story short, what that means is that against Pacquiao, Marquez was right there with him because of Pacquiao's intense style that presented wide open counter punching opportunities for Marquez to dine on. Against Mayweather Jr., the risks that Pacquiao took to get at Marquez will not be there.I see Mayweather defeating Marquez with a peek a boo style that will surely spell doom for Marquez.

The fight will be a battle of the brains type of clash, but in the end Money May will take the nod. Next question will then be if Money May will then take on Pacquiao, and if so, will Money May allow the Pac-Man to take the bigger slice of the pie? Before we even go there, we must first wait and see if the Pacquiao Typhoon can crush the Borriqua Bomber. Questions, questions , questions....Floyd Mayweather Jr. By UD over Juan Manuel Marquez

Source: http://www.diamondboxing.com/newsstory.php?list=9619

Against Mayweather, underdog Marquez swings at greatness

LAS VEGAS — When a fighter is as special as Juan Manuel Marquez, it shouldn't take this long for him to reach this level.

In 16 years as a professional, however, Saturday's bout against Floyd Mayweather at MGM Grand will be just the second time he has headlined a pay-per-view event (HBO PPV, 9 p.m. ET).

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MAYWEATHER: Taking a humble approach

A featherweight for most of his career, this is the first bout for Marquez above lightweight (135). The non-title fight is being billed as a welterweight matchup even though it will take place several pounds under the 147-pound limit.

Mayweather (39-0, 25 KOs), the pound-for-pound king before he took a two-year layoff, is a heavy favorite.

"It doesn't matter with me when the people say Mayweather (will) win," says Marquez, a Mexico City native who has rarely been an underdog. "I will put my Mexican heart inside the ring."

Until recently, when there was talk of all-time great Mexican fighters, the role call would read, in order: Julio Cesar Chavez, Salvador Sanchez, Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales.

It wasn't until five years ago that Marquez (50-4-1, 37 KOs) started to creep into the picture, and that came on the heels of a draw in his first encounter with Manny Pacquiao.

Marquez was dropped three times in the first round, his nose broken on the final one, but got up to not only finish the 12-round featherweight championship fight but he won more rounds against the hard-punching and mythical pound-for-pound king.

In 2007, Marquez finally got a shot at Barrera and won a unanimous decision. He never fought Morales, who fought a trilogy with Barrera from 2000-04, the last two PPV shows.

"All the time I been behind Morales and Barrera. I know it's my time," says Marquez of feeling left out when he was promoted by Bob Arum of Top Rank, which also handled the careers of his countrymen.

"I'm very angry … Three fights (with) Barrera and Morales? What happened to Marquez? My promoter didn't give me the opportunities."

Marquez, 36, signed with Golden Boy Promotions in 2006. Despite being at an advanced age — particularly for fighters in the lighter weight classes who rely more on speed and reflexes than power — he has risen to new heights.

Even though he lost a close split decision in a rematch with Pacquiao 18 months ago, Marquez rose from the canvas again in what was another classic. He won the lineal lightweight crown from the long dominant but underrated Joel Casamayor, becoming the first to knock him out.

Earlier this year, Marquez kept up a blistering pace to become the first to knock out Juan Diaz with beautifully timed uppercuts from both hands in what is a leading candidate for Fight of the Year.

He realizes Mayweather will require him to raise his game even more. And he expects Mayweather, who has fought as heavy as 150 pounds, to impose his perceived advantage in strength.

"I think Mayweather is going to come out with everything in the first round. He's not going to wait," Marquez says. "If that happens it's going to be a great fight."

The anticipation is so great for Marquez that he revealed he'll do anything — including drinking his own urine for extra vitamins in the second installment of HBO's 24/7: Mayweather/Marquez— to win.

The sight of Marquez, who is followed into the bathroom by cameras, downing the warm, yellow liquid in a clear glass without the slightest cringe has created a national buzz. That 24/7 episode is one of the network's two top-rated shows since they began airing two years ago, according to Mark Taffet of HBO PPV.

"A fighter who's lost before, he's got doubt. There's a blueprint on how to beat Marquez," Mayweather says. "There's not a blueprint on how to beat Mayweather. …

"But I'm not going to drink urine or nothing like that. (That's) crazy."

A win of this magnitude would put Marquez alongside, and maybe even above, his idol, Chavez (107-6-2), a legend from Culiacan who knocked out Meldrick Taylor with two seconds left in their junior welterweight championship bout in 1990.

A win, he says, "it'll make Mexican people crazy. Me, too."

No lien: There is no longer an Internal Revenue Service lien on Mayweather's purse, meaning that the IRS will not show up at today's weigh-in to collect the roughly $6 million Mayweather was believed to have owed.

Source: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/2009-09-17-marquez-mayweather-adv_N.htm

Boxing Stars Weigh In on Mayweather/Marquez

Busy fighters on the run still have time to make predictions when they get a text from Ryan's Celebrity Cell Phone Poll!

The great thing about boxers is that they're just normal people like you and me -- they just beat people up for a living. But just like anyone else, if you want a quick answer from them, all you need to do is shoot them a text! And that's what we did in this edition of Celebrity Cell Phone Poll. We asked them the following:

"Who do you like this weekend, Mayweather or Marquez, and why?"

Here's what they think:

STEVEN LUEVANO (WBO Featherweight Champion): "Don't know... Mayweather is fast and smart, but Marquez is too and a hell of a counterpuncher. I will go Marquez."

ANTHONY LENK (junior welterweight rising star): "Floyd, because he is too quick and powerful. It's going to be a tough fight for both. I don't see any knockouts happening."

JOHN JOHN MOLINA JR. (lightweight prospect): "Love Marquez but Mayweather is too big for him."

TOMMY RAINONE (welterweight out of New York): "Mayweather, late KO, in a tougher-than-expected fight where he has to dig a little."

NATE CAMPBELL (former unified lightweight champion): "Mayweather. He has the superior skills."

TIM BRADLEY (WBO Light Welterweight Champion): "Mayweather in 12th round TKO. Too fast, too big, too slick, too smart... easy fight for him!"

DANNY GARCIA (undefeated junior welterweight prospect): "The upset - Marquez, because he's been busy fighting the best over the last couple years. I feel like he's at the top of his game and hungrier than Floyd."

Source: http://www.411mania.com/boxing/news/116596/Boxing-Stars-Weigh-In-on-Mayweather-Marquez.htm

Mayweather too skilled for Marquez, says fighter's uncle

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez may have the ideal style to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr on Saturday, but the American's uncle and trainer Roger Mayweather believes his nephew's superior skill will be insurmountable.

Marquez, who has won world titles in three weight divisions, is renowned for his counter-punching and the older Mayweather cautioned that a different approach would be foolhardy in the non-title welterweight bout.

"If he (Marquez) fights like a real head-first fighter, he's gonna get knocked out early," Roger Mayweather told reporters at the MGM Grand on Thursday.

"He's got a little bit of head movement, he's got some boxing skill and obviously he's got some tough will," the American said of Marquez, who has a 50-4-1 career record with 37 knockouts.

"So he ain't the easiest guy to beat. He ain't bad. It's just that he's facing the best guy in the sport."

Mayweather Jr., 39-0 (25) has not fought since December 2007 when he knocked out Britain's Ricky Hatton in the 10th round, but his uncle did not believe the layoff would be a factor.

"I know one thing about layoffs and I know about fighters," Roger Mayweather said. "What did you think Sugar Ray Leonard had? He had a five-and-a-half-year layoff. He had two detached retina surgeries, right.

"But he still beat the greatest middleweight. He beat Marvin Hagler when he was laid off five-and-a-half-years. Fights are won by skill. That's all there is to it."

BEST FIGHTER

During the younger Mayweather's absence from the ring, most experts have anointed Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines as the best fighter in the world, courtesy of his victories over Hatton and Oscar De La Hoya.

Roger Mayweather, however, ridiculed the idea.

"I don't see how Pacquiao is best," he said of his undefeated nephew. "He's already got a loss. How is he gonna be the best if he already got a loss?

"Floyd ain't lost...so how is he not the best? You can't be the best fighter just because you beat Oscar De La Hoya. Floyd beat De La Hoya too and he did it at a higher weight (class)."

If Mayweather beats Marquez on Saturday and Pacquiao overcomes Puerto Rico's Miguel Cotto at the same venue in November, the scene could be set for a potential Mayweather-Pacquiao clash in 2010.

However, Roger Mayweather believes American Shane Mosley would pose a much tougher challenge than the Filipino southpaw.

Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSSP14607920090918

Trainers, Fighters, Managers and more give their opinion on Mayweather/Marquez

In a fight that is sure to affect the landscape of the boxing world, former pound for pound King Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather makes his grand return to the ring against proven former champion Juan Manuel Marquez. Pitting Mayweather’s boxing savvy and ring intellect against Marquez’ technical brilliance may not captivate audiences like other upcoming contests but it will surely answer a few questions about the careers of both men.

When talking to people in the boxing world it is obvious that Mayweather is favored to win the fight for a variety of reasons. A good core of people feel that Marquez will do more tha n enough to keep the fight competitive but very few can actually envision him coming away with the win.

8 Count News recently touched base with a variety of people involved in the boxing game, from fighters past and present, managers, trainers, writers, and more. This is what everybody is saying about the September 19th Mayweather/Marquez clash…


Former IBF Cruiserweight Champion Al Cole

“I think mayweather will win and also marquez has to put on a lot of weight. Pacquiao was a much smaller opponent.

Former two time champion and current trainer John David Jackson
“I have to go with Mayweather in this one. I think Marquez will give him a tough fight but I think Floyd will get to him late. I could see him cutting Marquez up pretty good, busting him up.”

Ryan Songalia (wwwBoxingScene.com writer)

“The first thing I noticed at the Mayweather-Marquez press conference at the Empire State Building was not the negligible size disparity but the scarring on Marquez. Marquez20has been in a lot of wars and no amount of urine consumption can erase that.

That being said, we haven't seen Mayweather in the ring for a long time now. There is no knowing what Mayweather has left anymore until we see him in the ring. What I will say is that Mayweather does not like to lose; even if that means having an opponent jump two weight divisions to fight him. Mayweather's brain trusts understand that his appeal is his "0". Hence, the fascination with making absurd comments like "I'm better than Ali and Ray Robinson." Of course we know that's not in the ballpark of reason but it's what makes Floyd Mayweather Jr. who he is.

Marquez has traditionally not fared well when he fights people who will attempt to box him. Marquez needs to stand his ground and counter to be effective. Fighters like Freddie Norwood, Chris John etc. have made Marquez look awkward at times by taking a step back. Marquez found himself on the canvas against Pacquiao and Barrera while trying to go out and be aggressive.

It's like Paulie Malignaggi said a while back when I asked him about the fight. He said, "It's just a little too much to handle when you have skill and size to deal with." Marquez's best shot is to get in close and throw combinations, which Mayweather has done less and less of. I think we'll see Mayweather trying to potshot and get comfortable for the first few rounds then take over down the stretch.”

Former world title challenger and current trainer John ‘Ice’ Scully

“I will go with Mayweather, even with the long lay off. I always have the impression that Mayweather is the type of guy who never gets too far out of shape and I think even during his lay off he was able to maintain some level of conditioning and sharpness. This certainly isn't a guy who took a long lay off and gained thirty pounds of fat. I think Mayweather will look surprisingly sharp after such a lay off, I think Marquez will make it an interesting fight but one thing about Mayweather so far in his career is that whenever his back has been against the wall he has stood up tall and answered every question asked with flying colors. Now, as much as I think Mayweather will come back without breaking much of his stride, it is still an X factor. If there is ever a time when he could or would be stale this would be the time. His first fight back against a very capable guy. If Marquez can box and make it a thing where he has Mayweather missing single shots and is countering Floyd20with sharp shots of his own it could disrupt his game and maybe cause some doubt to creep into his head. I think Marquez either needs to have very early success or after the halfway mark he needs to really turn on the gas and make Floyd doubt himself, make him think maybe Marquez will be the stronger man down the stretch. Ultimately I think Floyd wil be highly motivated and will shine but if that isn't to happen I think it will be because Marquez starts fast and gets him out of his game or because Marquez wins a game of extreme endurance over the long haul.”

Dibella Entertainment Matchmaker Joe Quiamboa

“I like Mayweather because he is too big and too fast. I think this would be a bout which has 2 counter punchers and when that happens, somebody has to take the lead. i think Marquez, being the smaller or the two will have to be the one leading and that will be his downfall. Although you have 2 great fighters in there, I don't expect any fireworks btwn these two. The only X factor is how people w ill react or demand a Pacquiao fight if this fight ends up as I think it will.”

Cruiserweight Contender Matt Godfrey

“I just expect a great fight. I hate to have to choose one over the other.”

Thomas Hauser (www.SecondsOut.com and www.MaxBoxing.com writer)

“Mayweather. Given his skills, plus he's just too big for Marquez”
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Las Vegas based trainer Don House

“I think this fight should be called "the beauty and the beast". The beauty being the way Mayweather fights, the beast being the relentless attack of Marquez. Some years ago my fighter gave Marquez his first loss, Freddy Norwood, between you and I, I thought we loss that fight. A matter of fact we fought on a Mayweather undercard in Vegas. I see this fight going the distance. One thing about Mayweather he will be in the best shape and for this fight he better. We already know what shape that Marquez will be in. Tip Top Shape. If Mayweather can box Marquez for 12 rounds and stay off the ropes I think he will win. On the other hand Mayweather loves to put himself on the ropes and fight off of them, I think this will be a big mistake for him. Marquez has great boxing ability, nothing flashy, simple, clean, but nice and he gets the job done. I think his job is to rough Mayweather up a bit, push him against the ropes and hit him anywhere, the arms the head, the hips, and where ever he can hit him and get away wit h it, make the fight tuff for Mayweather, mess up that pretty face. If He can do this Marquez wins. The pressure is on Mayweather, protecting that unblemished record, Marquez has loss a few times and hit the canvas and in one fight three times still came out smelling like a rose. This is a tuff one to call. But I am leaning toward Mayweather.”

Boxing manager Jackie Kallen

“I would like to see Mayweather win so he can fight the winner of Pacquiao/Cotto. Boxing needs a super fight like that to help bring the sport back. Good fight either way. Despite the long layoff, I see Mayweather beating Pacquiao (who beat Marquez last year). I see it as a distance fight, although both fighters have high KO percentages. I think their defensive skills will be in high gear and they will give and take for the entire fight. A key word that stands out to me is hunger. Does Mayweather still have it? Does Marquez? Who wants this more? That will be the key.”

Danny Serratelli (www.BrickCityBoxing.com writer)

“I think it can go either way, obviously Floyd is a big favorite. If Mayweather wins it will be because he will no mix it up, will run and will dictate the tempo of the fight. If Marquez can impose his will and won some rounds it would become interesting. Early rounds both men size each other up and Floyd tries to take a little more with each passing round, while Marquez starts getting a little desperate by the mid way point. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Floyd hasn't fought in a while and Marquez has. Can Marquez be aggressive enough to take Floyd out of his safety first mode. Will it make a difference to Floyd if he wins without entertaining the crowd? All of these questions will be answered on September 19th.”
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Lightweight Contender Jorge ‘The Truth’ Teron

“I'm still on the fence about who I think is going to win between Mayweather and Marquez on Sept 19th. If I absolutely had to choose one side I'd go with Mayweather but I can also see Marquez winning the fight. I think Mayweather's speed is ultimately what's going to earn him a close decision win on Sept 19th. There are several factors that come into play in this fight. Like how comfortable is Mayweather going to be in the ring after such a long layoff or how is Marquez going to respond to fighting at a new weight class. All questions that make this such a tough fight to pick. I can see the fight playing out several ways. If Mayweather still has the tools that made him the pound for pound best fighter in the world before he retired then I see him winning in a close spirited fight but if Marquez adjusts well to the new weight then he can present a lot of the same problems Castillo did when he fought Mayweather the first time. So again if I had to bet on someone my money is going on the fighter hasn't lost a fight yet which is Mayweather but Marquez20has everything it takes to make this a close and very interesting fight.”

Heavyweight Contender Cedric Boswell

“I think Floyd will win, I think Marquez will be a very game fighter but Floyd will be too big and strong for him. I think Marquez will almost match speed but not strong enough. Diaz and casomayor shook Marquez up a little bit, Floyd is punching alot sharper then them. Floyd win by tko in the later rounds.”

Ryan Bates (Las Vegas boxing correspondent, 411mania.com co-Host, "3 More Rounds")

“Juan Manuel Marquez is not commonly considered #2 pound-for-pound for no good reason. He's one of the few people who has actually stood toe-to-toe with (and maybe bested, depending on who you ask) current pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao. He has power, he has a solid chin, and he has more intestinal fortitude than most U.S. politicians. He has the ingredients to pull off the upset. But can he do it? I don't know. Up and down, the deck is stacked against him, from the venue to the catch-weight. Maybe not like the deck Paulie Malignaggi was given to play with in Houston, but still, the proverbial planets are more aligned with Mayweather. Furthermore, love him or hate him, to deny Mayweather's wicked smart boxing brain and lightning fast speed in his hands and feet is like saying that grass is orange. I expect that the fight will go similar to DLH/Mayweather, in that Marquez will put the pressure on Mayweather for five solid rounds, while Mayweather taps-and-runs; as Marquez slows, Floyd will tap a little more often, edging out rounds for a split decision. That being said, I could never bring myself to actually picking the Pretty Money Boy Child, so I pick Marquez for the upset.”

Former amateur champion Eric Kelly

“Floyd will take the fight .Floyd is the more slicker and elusive boxer. Speed and skill always over comes power. Floyd is great on the inside and out, he makes angles and opening's and is very precise. It'll be a one sided boxing match and then Floyd will open in the mid rounds en route to a late round TKO or unanimous decision. Watch out when on the inside for Marquez’s incredible uppercut. Marquez is one of my favorite fighters and is strong; he is relentless and never lets up. His body and head attack is ferocious. Let’s hope that Floyd’s rib is very well healed and they he can out box and keep Marquez at by.”

Heavyweight Contender Travis Kauffman

“I like Floyd Mayweather because he is going to be naturally bigger and stronger. I think Marquez comes out strong anc gives Floyd a little trouble for the first 3 rds until Floyd gets off the ring rust then Floyd k o's Marquez in the 10th or 11th.”

Aladdin Freeman (www.BraggingRightsCorner.com writer)

“I think Floyd but a tough fight but based on his speed and the fact that he is the bigger man I like him. Plus I saw Nacho watching Jose Luis Castillo fight Floyd..Marquez isn't that type of fighter. Also, although I love Marquez, he sometimes gets hit cleaner than he'd like and that cost him in the Judges eyes vs. Manny and could do the same here.”

‘Mighty’ Mike Anchondo

“I've always lived by the rule that you can't hurt what you can't hit. Being that Mayweather is faster then Marquez, I do think he will be able to pull out the victory. There is a chance though, if Marquez puts enough pressure and uses his precision, he will be able to pull off an upset, as Castillo did in their first fight. If he can get in and fight at cloe range, he'll be able to slowly, and methodically chip away at Mayweathers body. I'm rooting for Marquez to win, but in reality, I know Mayweather will win. I see it going the distance, Marquez has too much pride to not do it. Let me tell you though, if there's an upset, boxing and Mexico will have a huge uprising and it will help the future and attitude in the sport.”

Welterweight Contender David Estrada

“I think mayweather will win cuz he got more speed and power. Hez a bigger man too. I think mayweather stayz away from him the whole fight and landz a punch or 2 everytime marquez makez a=2 0mistake. He might even stop him late.”

11-0 Jr. Welterweight Prospect Raymond Charles

“I think Mayweather’s style is going to easily beat Marquez. Marquez is versatile but Mayweather’s style is going to give him all kinds of problems. I see Mayweather dominating the fight.”

Ben Thompson (Editor, www.FightHype.com)

“Mayweather by Split Decision. I think it's going to be a chess match and, in my opinion, Mayweather is a little better at playing chess than Marquez. I think the layoff will see Floyd a little rustier than normal, throwing his timing off and causing him to miss a little more than usual in the first four rounds. By the middle rounds, Floyd will find his rhythm and begin to take over. In the late rounds, it might be closer than a lot of people, including the judges, expect and I can definitely see Marquez getting the nod on 1 of the scorecards while Mayweather earns the decision on the other 2. A rematch won't be necessary, but don't be surprised to hear quite a few people, including Golden Boy Promotions, asking for one. The intangibles are obviously the weight difference (Floyd being a welterweight and Marquez being a lightweight) and Floyd's long layoff. In my opinion, however, the most important intangibles are the judges and whay they prefer to see when judging a bout. I think there's going to be a lot of close rounds that come down to who landed the more accurate and telling shots and if this fight does end up going to the scorecards, I think the eyesight and personal preferences of the judges are going to be EXTREMELY important when determining the outcome of this one.”

Former Title Challenger Billy Irwin

“Mayweather wins easy. Will stop him. Mayweather is too big and fast. Mayweather can outbox him when he wants and out punch him. I do not see it as being that competitive.”

Dennis Guillermo (Indianapolis Fight Sports Examiner.)

“This fight will be closer than most think. I favor Mayweather but if he shows up with any kind of rust, Marquez is more than capable of decisioning him. Mayweather is an excellent defensive fighter on top of being faster and stronger than Marquez. Marquez is an intelligent fighter who can adjust on the fly and really give Mayweather fits. I am concerned of two things though. How will Marquez be affected by the extra weight he is packing? Will it significantly increase his strength or will it just slow him down? What's the condition of Floyd's ribs? I kn ow Marquez will test it out, so we'll see.”

Light Heavyweight Rubin ‘Mr. Hollywood’ Williams

“I think Floyd will win unanimously. I see a very competitive first six rounds then he will pull away second half of the fight. Marquez, skill wise, is right there but floyd is stronger and faster the only difference.”

Johnny Schulz (www.15Rounds.com writer)

“Obviously a hand picked opponent with the naturally bigger Mayweather with a 5" reach advantage can easily out box a come forward fighting Marquez who will have problems getting to Mayweather. I see Mayweather being a slick outside boxer to a UD winnig nearly everyround. Early and late rounds should be exciting and the mid rounds should be a clinic.”

Boxing Manager Cameron Dunkin

“Floyd is too big, too quick and too fast. As a great a fighter as Marquez is and he is a GREAT fighter, Mayweather is even GREATER in my opinion. I see Floyd winning a unanimous decision (like 10-2 or 9-3). These are two real pros and I don't think anything outside the ring will affect either one of them once the bell rings.”

Troy Ondrizek (www.BoxingScene.com writer)

“Mayweather is who I think will win, by SD. Marquez is a phenomenal counter-puncher and to me is the better overall fighter. But the speed of Mayweather and his great sense of spacing and distance will catch JMM coming in, because Floyd won't give him many opportunities to counter. Marquez will take the fight to Mayweather early with limited to no success. Floyd will land the cleaner shots early. The middle rounds will be Marquez' for the most part, as he makes better mid fight adjustments than any other fighter of his generation. And it is here he'll find the most success and this will be the most entertaining part of the fight. Floyd’s size and strength advantage will carry him in the late rounds; it'll be Marquez's skill that keeps him standing late because Floyd will start throwing with more purpose and in greater amounts so the fight won't go to the judges. Judges don't necessarily favor the styles of both men and Floyd won't want to leave it to them, but he will. X-factor will be Floyd’s size and speed, the fight will be close because of Marquez' skill and brilliant boxing mind.”

Former Welterweight Contender Nick Acevedo

“I would like to see Marquez win because he's a warrior but I think Mayweather is going to be to fast and too slick for him. I feel Mayweather's speed and conditioning will win him the fight. I think Mayweather will out point Marquez and win a decision”

Aaron Skinner (www.8CountNews.com writer)

“Many people are claiming this to be a tune-up fight for Mayweather in preparation for a fight with Pacman. Sure Mayweather and Pac are 1A and 1B as P4P kings, but Marquez is no slouch. He is another P4P top 20 fighter. Tell me who else, has given Pac as much trouble as Marquez has? (And not once but twice) This is no tune-up fight and Marquez will be in top shape looking to become the first person to beat Mayweather.
There are a lot of variables that make this fight interesting. How did the time off hurt Floyd? He was known for his world class speed, but is it still there after the layoff. How does the extra weight help/hurt Marquez? He is n't a spring chicken and won't have to strain to make weight, but he will most likely be slower than he usually is. Come fight time, Mayweather will be the biggest fighter Marquez has ever fought and that extra power Floyd will carry could be key in breaking Marquez down. In my opinion, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the best fighter the sport has scene in a long time. Love him or hate him, you have to respect him. I think Marquez will fight like the Mexican warrior he is, but in the end Mayweather will just be too much for him and squeak out a close UD.”

Source: http://www.8countnews.com/news/125/ARTICLE/1925/2009-09-17.html

Pacquiao mulls legal action vs Mayweather over ‘steroids’ claim

A strong left hook as devastating as the one that knocked out Ricky Hatton last summer may be coming Floyd Mayweather Sr.’s way.

Boxing star Manny Pacquiao bared he’s seriously contemplating on taking legal action against the outspoken American trainer regarding comments he made insinuating the Filipino boxing idol is into steroids.

The issue surrounding illegal supplement welcomed Pacquiao Thursday morning upon his return from a week-long promotional tour for his Nov. 14 title fight with Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto.

The world’s top pound-for-pound king didn’t take the Mayweather accusation sitting down, readily instructing legal counsel Jeng Gacal to examine the statements made by the ageing American trainer and see if possible legal action could be filed.

“Pinag-aaralan na namin kung sasampahan namin siya ng kaso tungkol sa mga pinagsasabi niya," said the 30-year-old boxing champ.

Pacquiao was quick to deny he’s taking steroids and other type of supplements that resulted in his sensational victories over boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya and Hatton – two fighters bigger and stronger than him, but whom he brutally beat in succession.

Mayweather Sr. incidentally, was the trainer of Hatton when Pacquiao knocked him out cold inside two rounds.

“Ano ba yang steroids na yan? Anong kulay ba yan? Ni hindi ko nga alam ang hitsura ng steroids. Baka sila ang gumagamit nun," said Pacquiao, obviously annoyed by Mayweather Sr.’s insinuation.

Quoted by the international press, Mayweather Sr. the other day implied Pacquiao was into illegal stuff the way other boxers have been doing these days.

“I believe he’s (Pacquiao) on some type of supplements. I’m convinced about a lot of (boxers). That’s what they’re (Pacquiao camp) doing right now. Everybody should be checked a little bit more thoroughly. Sometimes people know what’s going on but they ain’t saying anything."

Despite the threat of a legal action against him, Mayweather Sr. remains steadfast in his belief.

“I think Pacquiao is on something," he said in an interview with FightHype.com. “I’m telling you, he puts on that weight too fast and it’s too lean. They need to start checking him and monitoring him better.

And yes, Mayweather is aware of it, acknowledging, “I hear the Filipinos are mad at me."

Count Pacquiao trainer and mortal rival Freddie Roach among those furious against Mayweather Sr.

“You know, these guys come up with reason why they lost," said Roach. “They lost because Floyd Sr sucks as trainer and I had the better fighter."

Despite the unpleasant matter that welcomed him upon his return, Pacquiao remains upbeat about the eight-week training camp he’ll have for the Cotto fight.

Arriving aboard PAL flight 103 Thursday morning, Pacquiao said he will be traveling to Baguio on Sunday where he will be based until mid-October.

Training camp formally begins on Sept. 21, and then shifts base in the U.S. at the Wild Card gym in Los Angeles by Oct. 17. - GMANews.TV

Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/172544/pacquiao-mulls-legal-action-vs-mayweather-over-steroids-claim

Mayweather expects 'blood, sweat and tears' with Marquez

(CNN) -- Floyd Mayweather Jr has predicted his comeback contest with Juan Manuel Marquez will contain "blood, sweat and tears" before ending in victory for the Michigan-born fighter.

The 32-year-old American, who has won world titles at five different weights and is recognized as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters ever, has not fought since he overcame Ricky Hatton in December 2007.

Marquez's most recent bout was against Juan Diaz in February when he claimed the vacant WBA and WBO lightweight crowns.

The Mexican is also a five-time, three-weight world champion and boasts a record of 50 victories, four defeats, one draw with 37 knockouts

Mayweather faces the Marquez in the non-title welterweight fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday and was bristling with confidence ahead of the contest.

"To go down as a legend, you have to face the best in your era and Marquez is one of the best in my era," Mayweather told reporters at the pre-fight press conference.

"I have been around the sport and I have experienced many different styles, and I will adjust and adapt. Now I am back and September 19 is another big day for me.

"You can expect blood, sweat and tears on Saturday night. I predict one hell of a fight.

"I have a lot of respect for Marquez. He hasn't said anything bad about me, so I have nothing bad to say about him. How can I say something bad about someone who respects my fight game?"

He continued: "This isn't going to be difficult. Nothing is difficult. I just had to get back into the groove. I had to keep working hard. I love to box. I love to go into combat.

"I am not like other fighters. Other fighters have been beat. There is no blue print to beat me. There is a blue print to beat Marquez, because he has been beaten before.

"I am a strong individual and only the strong will survive. I have the skills to pay the bills. It is not about who is the biggest. It is about who is the most skilled. When I get in the squared circle, I am going to do what I have to do to win."

Marquez, who was due to fight 'Money' Mayweather in July before the American suffered a rib injury, revealed the respect he has for his opponent and admitted he is happy to be seen as the underdog in the contest.

"In my mind, Floyd Mayweather is the number one pound-for-pound fighter, and to be number one, you have to fight number one," he said.

"Mayweather is illusive and a counter puncher. I am going to go after him. There is a chance he might try to come after me, but I know I am going to go after him.

"I know people are betting against me, but it doesn't matter to me. I have my mind and I have my concentration, and I have the motivation to win.

"This fight is the most important fight of my career, and I am going to put everything in the ring."

Source: http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/09/17/boxing.mayweather.welterweight.marquez/

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