Hey Ricky, Wanta fight Marquez!

If Ricky wants to climb back into the ring Marquez's waiting....

Marquez apparently is game for another payday and looking to prove he can manage the weight at 140lbs against Hatton.

Juan Manuel Marquez Wants a Ricky Hatton Showdown - Boxing News

By Mark Vester


The name Juan Manuel Marquez is thinking about at the moment is Ricky Hatton. Marquez gave an honest effort during last Saturday's decision loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Las Vegas. Marquez is the current holder of the WBO/WBA lightweight titles. He would like to drop down to 140-pounds and land a fight with Hatton.


"I would like to get the opportunity at junior welterweight to fight Ricky Hatton," Marquez said.


If Marquez is unable to get Hatton, he would likely drop all the way back to lightweight. Then he would need to make a decision on what to do next. He would owe a mandatory bout to WBO interim-champion Michael Katsidis. In his recent interviews, Hatton doesn't sound like a fighter who plans to return to the ring in the near future. He admits not having the desire to train or diet. Katsidis looked good in winning the title with a decision over Vicente Escobedo on the Mayweather-Marquez undercard. The WBO will order the Katsidis fight very soon and Marquez will either have to take it or walk away.