Mayweather-Marquez will be at 144 pounds
by Scott Christ on May 21, 2009 3:23 AM EDT
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PrintAll the disputes appear to be settled, the rumors done: Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez will fight at a 144-pound catchweight on July 18.
I have to admit (despite any competitive reservations) to being very excited to see Floyd in the ring with a guy like Marquez, who will chase him wherever he goes. Sure, it might get Marquez knocked out, but it won't be for a lack of effort on Marquez's part.
Golden Boy's CEO Richard Schaefer -- who does not promote Mayweather -- says rumors of a Floyd "hit list" are real, and that it includes Manny Pacquiao, Shane Mosley, Miguel Cotto and Victor Ortiz. The first inclination is to call B.S., or at least go, "Well, when we get there I'll believe it." But boxing does nothing but benefit from Mayweather showing his bravado via taking the fights people want to see, so let's all hope he's for real on this one.
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He's not for real
this reeks of calculated BS.
Boxing writer: "Iran, what are you going to do when you retire?"
Iran Barkley: "Rob your house"
I hope the hit list is real
I’d love to see Floyd take on the best of the best at welterweight.
It’s clear from his interview on Sportscenter that Mayweather has a problem with Bob Arum (even though this was practically common knowledge anyways). This will be the biggest hurdle in getting Floyd in the ring with all these great fighters.
by pretty boy floyd on May 21, 2009 10:46 AM EDT reply actions
Isn't Mosley with Golden Boy?
I’m sure Ortiz is.
I know we’d rather see Floyd fight Pacquiao and Cotto, than those two, but if it is impossible, then I’d be happy to see Mosley/Floyd….
Boxing is the beginning of all sports. I'm willing to bet that the first sport was a man against another man in a fight. (Omar Epps)
Yeah, Shane’s a partner in Golden Boy. I still don’t think either of them really want to fight each other.
by Scott Christ on May 21, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
If by "hit list"
Floyd means a list of guys he verbally denigrates but refuses to fight, then I believe it.
Boxing is like jazz. The better it is, the less people appreciate it.
-George Foreman
Exactly
You could find bigger balls on a field mouse than Floyd
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on May 21, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
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