Mandatory Eight Count: Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao Keep Dancing
by Scott Christ on Nov 24, 2010 4:14 AM EST
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Marquez: 'I Want Pacquiao, Khan, Morales; Not Guerrero' (BoxingScene.com)
Rick Reeno reports that Juan Manuel Marquez is looking to fight one of three opponents: Manny Pacquiao, Amir Khan or Erik Morales. All would be money fights for JMM, who is now 37 years old and looking to make a mark for legacy. Marquez-Morales would still be a very big fight in Mexico if both win their upcoming bouts against Michael Katsidis and Jorge Barrios, and since it would be at 140 and someone would find a belt to put on the line, it would be a fight between two of the top Mexican stars of an era to become the first Mexican fighter to win titles in four weight classes. Marquez-Khan would demand good money from HBO, and obviously Pacquiao-Marquez III would be, you know, Pacquiao-Marquez III.
Manny Pacquiao Eyes Juan Manuel Marquez, Retirement (FanHouse)
Pacquiao says, "I think people are not so interested, because if I were a boxing fan, I would not watch Pacquiao vs. Marquez." Manny has said for a while now that he doesn't feel a third fight with Marquez is viable anymore. But as much as I believe it's a mismatch these days, I have no doubt it's every bit as viable commercially as Mosley or Berto.
Andre Berto: Manny Pacquiao Has 'Skills to Pay the Bills' (FanHouse)
Andre Berto is playing this thing pretty cool. He says that while he thinks what Bernard Hopkins recently said (and has been said before) is true, but a coincidence, and that "you can't take anything away from what (Pacquiao has) done." Berto doesn't sound like he's overlooking Freddy Hernandez, either. He knows how much could be riding on that fight.
Andre Ward wary of Sakio Bika (Sydney Morning Herald/AAP)
Sakio Bika says, "I'm very sure Andre Ward can't handle my power." Ward says he's aware of Bika's "tendencies," meaning his reputation as a dirty fighter.
Katsidis inspired by late brother in Marquez fight (AFP)
"I will do this for Stathi, my family and myself," Katsidis said. "Stathi is inside me. We will fight this fight together. I know this is what he wants."
Carl Froch: my speed and movement key to success against Arthur Abraham (Telegraph)
Carl Froch compares himself to Bernard Hopkins and ponders whether or not he'll retire Arthur Abraham. I love Carl Froch's ego. It's endless entertainment.
Pascal-Hopkins nearly sold-out (Fightnews.com)
Just about 1,000 tickets remain for the fight between Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins at the Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City, meaning about 15,000 tickets have been sold. What a great fight province that is.
Donaire: I'm finally motivated to fight my best (AFP)
Nonito Donaire says, "I've never really been motivated. I'm reaching the more fully me, the better me." That sounds encouraging.
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Marquez vs Khan would be similar to Marquez/Mayweather in that JMM would be at too high of a weight vs a bigger, stronger, faster, younger opponent. Unlike Mayweather though, Khan would atleast try to (and probably would) finish Marquez. Khan’s chin is always a question but it’s debateable if Marquez would have the power at 140 to crack it.
If Marquez wants a big payday he should take the Morales fight. Atleast he can win that one.
I’ve slightly warmed to the idea of Marquez-Morales, actually. I mean, it’s not a shocker that I would. I love Morales and am a big JMM fan, too. If they both win their fights (or if just Morales does), then fine. If it has to go to PPV, then fine. I’d buy it. They’ve both give me my money’s worth about five times over in their careers. Two faded fighters can still go to war.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 24, 2010 7:31 AM EST up reply actions
whoRUpicking?
I’d bet on marquez, no doubt
by erasedcitizen on Nov 24, 2010 7:39 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Marquez
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"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Nov 24, 2010 7:41 AM EST up reply actions
just a bit
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"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on Nov 24, 2010 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
MAB is the man!
of course, I do drive a bimmer. :)
"That wasn't just winning. I mean, that was just demolishment."
JMM would chase Pac until they get the third fight on, probably in 2030 when they’re both fighting as cruiserweights in high school gyms.
by erasedcitizen on Nov 24, 2010 7:16 AM EST via mobile reply actions
P.S.: Brandy-induced post above. Do not take seriously.
by erasedcitizen on Nov 24, 2010 7:17 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I am the only one who one day expects to read a Froch headline
that will be someting like
“Froch plans to hit Abraham so hard he develops both cancer and AIDS simultaneously from how hard he hits Abraham. Fortunately, because Carl Froch is such a nice guy he has worked out the cure for these diseases and will provide them to Abraham at no charge.”
I imagine that is what Froch really thinks
by journeyintosound on Nov 24, 2010 11:49 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
That's quality. :)
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
Does this mean Donaire won't
fight this figh as a southpaw?
"That wasn't just winning. I mean, that was just demolishment."
By the way, it’s statements like that that causes Filipino fans to be disenchanted with Donaire. He comes across as full of himself, too big for his britches, so on and so forth…
Not just Filipinos
I agree with what you said. He seems to have all the talent to do something big, but he’s been riding that hook he layed on Vic.
"That wasn't just winning. I mean, that was just demolishment."
That Donaire Quote is stuipd
Athletes say this crap all the time. I’m coming into spring training ready this year, I’m taking it seriously for the first time, bla bla bla. It has no meaning until proven otherwise, and usually otherwise is never proven out. If it were true every scrub would be an all star etc. etc.
by journeyintosound on Nov 24, 2010 2:54 PM EST reply actions
Link?
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
I even know that.
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by Scott Christ on Nov 24, 2010 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
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