NEWS FLASH
Marquez-Jaca to try it again!
Two-time World Champion Juan Manuel Marquez (45-3-1) will again try to defend his WBO interim featherweight title against Filipino Jimrex Jaca (26-2-1) on November 25th at the Dodge Arena in Hidalgo, TX. Marquez and Jaca were slated to fight on an October 21 pay-per-view card, but visa troubles forced Jaca to pull out just days before the bout. This time the fight is slated for HBO's late night series "Boxing After Dark" and no problems are anticipated as Jaca received his visa on October 11th and the only reason he couldn't travel to the U.S. last time was he was unable to receive the necessary government stamp due to a backup at the US embassy in Manila. That red tape is now resolved.
"No question that Juan Manuel Marquez is one of the best lower weight division fighters in the world," said promoter Oscar De La Hoya of Marquez. "He is very sound technically, but also a very rugged fighter. If anyone knows this, it's Manny Pacquiao. Remember, Marquez was knocked down three times in the first round of their fight, got up each time and then proceeded to pick Pacquiao apart for the remainder of their fight." De La Hoya warns that Marquez can't take Jaca lightly. "I wouldn't advise any fighter to take any fighter lightly, especially Jimrex Jaca. He's a strong, talented fighter with incredible will and determination."
Slated for the semi-main event is Demetrius Hopkins (24-0-1), currently the #5 super lightweight contender and USBA champion. Hopkins will face a yet to be named opponent in a 10-round contest. De La Hoya will be ringside along with Golden Boy Promotions partner, Bernard Hopkins. In addition, noted world champions Lennox Lewis, Jesse James Leija, Raul Marquez and Jesus Chavez will be in attendance. Tickets, priced at $200, $100, $75, $50, $35 and $25, go on sale Saturday at the Dodge Arena Box Office,
www.dodgearena.com or by calling 1-866-RIO-TIXX.
Tuesday, October 31 2006
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I'll be the first to say that eventhough that whole 'Mexican Glory' card blew up in GBP face and it should have either been reduced $$ or just called off..... IMO
GBP has managed to get JMM to fight, get more exposure and more importantly keep him busy!!!
It's just toooo bad that HBO has turned down JMCotto, Harris & ASantos as opponents....

Then who should he fight? Anyone got a fwocken clue!!
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