Marco Antonio Rubio Says He Needs A Knockout

by Waldo Rastel on Jan 20, 2012 2:20 AM EST in Boxing News Analysis

Does Julio Cesar Chavez Jr have too many powerful people behind him to lose a decision? (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

When Marco Antonio Rubio signed his next fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., we all knew that he had an uphill battle. Unfortunately, we have seen too many fights where the guy who was supposed to win gets gifted a decision. The most egregious recent example of this kind of robbery was the Paul Williams's "win" over Erislandy Lara. Lara was consistently landing the clean, effective punches in every round yet he still lost a decision. At least for Rubio's next fight, he realizes that he can't leave the decision in the hands of the judge. He made the following statement to Miguel Rivera of Boxing Scene.

"The knockout is needed. We all know that Chavez has a lot going for him...television and [he's with] the promoter of show, so we're going to look for a knockout from the first round. There is a strong favoritism with him in boxing because of his father. He has the [Chavez] name and he has the backing of the promoter, so obviously they will not want his fighter to lose and that is why we we're forced to look for the knockout. Julio is a magnet at the box office and we will take advantage of that to try and build our name."

It is a shame that boxing works this way. The box office draw gets all the advantages even if he isn't that good of a boxer. If the fight is in Texas, I can't imagine that Rubio will get a fair shake. I just hope that Lawrence Cole isn't the ref. I know I am very cynical, but do you guys think that Rubio can get a fair shake in his upcoming fight?

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Shit just got real

Rubio has power but he always seems a little tentative to me.
Chavez is done he has no defense

by ulises solis on Jan 20, 2012 2:29 AM EST reply actions

If he fights incredibly well but loses

He still wins IMO. The audience he will have will be huge so he need to perform.

Do I think a close battle can be won by decision. NO

"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali

by pakinpower on Jan 20, 2012 2:33 AM EST reply actions

Zbik, by general standards, fought Chavez close, won in my opinion, and lost the fight. I’m struggling to see how that was a benefit to him, considering the likelihood he’ll be back on HBO any time soon (none).The game is full of fighters who fought close fights, lost, and were promptly forgotten.

by El Destruyo on Jan 20, 2012 9:37 AM EST up reply actions

Point well taken

I mean if he fights an exciting/entertaining fight and loses……

"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali

by pakinpower on Jan 21, 2012 4:49 AM EST up reply actions

Rubio does have 9 knockout victories in his last 10 fights…

by Radu on Jan 20, 2012 3:46 AM EST reply actions

". . .do you guys think that Rubio can get a fair shake in his upcoming fight?"

No.

There is no safety in numbers, or in anything else--James Thurber, 1939

by BoxAnne on Jan 20, 2012 8:19 AM EST reply actions

First Round KO?

If Rubio gets the win, it would be a late stoppage. Chavez is a slow starter and not reckless enough to get caught early.

by honorablecbm on Jan 20, 2012 8:20 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions

I’m not sure if he’ll get fair judging, but he better fight like he won’t………this may his final chance.

by DPlainview on Jan 20, 2012 8:55 AM EST reply actions

this fight will be watched by all of Mexico

we dont like bs decisions if rubio wins the ppl will expect fair score cards. i do beleive rubio will get the ko no doubt about it.

by el javi on Jan 20, 2012 9:52 AM EST via Android app reply actions

In other obvious news…

"He's still a very strong fighter, but I am way better than he is" - Miguel Cotto

by Apprentice on Jan 20, 2012 2:12 PM EST reply actions

It is obvious to us but it seems like it surprises some people (Amir Khan, Paulie Malinaggi, Erislandy Lara, etc.), so its nice to see a fighter admit what he is up against.

"The bell that tolls for all in boxing belongs to a cash register."
-Bob Verdi

by Waldo Rastel on Jan 20, 2012 2:14 PM EST up reply actions

Haha, btw, that wasn’t a jab at the story, it was more of a “Yes, Marco, everybody who will be watching this fight knows that you need to do this”

"He's still a very strong fighter, but I am way better than he is" - Miguel Cotto

by Apprentice on Jan 20, 2012 2:42 PM EST up reply actions

I wouldn’t say it caught Malignaggi by surprise. He made a big deal about it before his fight with Diaz. He basically told everybody HOW he was going to get robbed in that first fight.

"He's still a very strong fighter, but I am way better than he is" - Miguel Cotto

by Apprentice on Jan 20, 2012 2:43 PM EST up reply actions