Mayweather-Marquez will be at 144 pounds

by SC on May 21, 2009 3:23 AM EDT in News Analysis Comment 7 comments

All 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"

by Matt Miller on May 21, 2009 4:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I hope the hit list is real

I’d love to see Floyd take on the best of the best at welterweight.

by erod on May 21, 2009 9:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs