Floyd Mayweather Jr. Would Beat Juan Manuel Marquez EASILY

[XaduBoxer]

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By Dan Horgan

Juan Manuel Marquez is attempting to bite off far more than he can chew.

The current unified lightweight champion, fresh off a scintillating ninth-round knockout of upstart Juan Diaz in February, is the front-runner to fight former pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. in “Pretty Boy’s” comeback fight on July 11th. The proposed bout would take place between the light-welterweight and welterweight limits, likely at 143 pounds. For Marquez’s sake, let’s hope the fight doesn’t happen.

Marquez, 35, is a dynamic fighter. With brilliant technical skills and robust punching power, the Mexican has conquered three weight classes over the past six years. He’s widely regarded as one of the best fighters in the world, largely because of his draw and close loss to Manny Pacquiao, and his fast climb in weight divisions is corroboration that “Dinamita” deserves a spot in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. But despite his past accomplishments, Marquez should not enter the ring against the bigger and better-skilled Mayweather, who would likely pummel the Mexican and steer his hot streak into a crashing halt.

Just three-and-a-half years ago, Marquez traveled to Indonesia and lost to the then-untested Chris John at 126 pounds. Most reports indicate that the fight could have gone either way – John got the nod because he did just a bit more. Although Marquez was fighting on foreign territory, his loss is indicative of how he would fare against a fighter of Mayweather’s caliber. If Marquez can’t beat a scrawny featherweight who has zero other significant wins, how is he supposed to beat the world’s best fighter 17 pounds north?

Mayweather is in a different skill class than Marquez. He has faster hands, better stamina, and far superior defense. And to top it all off, he’s bigger. Marquez would have no clue how to handle Mayweather’s fast, crisp punches at such a high weight.

Stylistically, Marquez is tailor-made for Mayweather. A counter puncher who makes his living off of picking apart hard-charging opponents, Marquez wouldn’t have time to react to Mayweather’s swift blows. And any counter punch Marquez does land will be answered quickly by Mayweather, who is just as proficient in that technique.

Marquez should also keep this in mind: Mayweather, before his brief retirement, fought big-name but low-risk opponents throughout his stint between 147 and 154 pounds. And he’ll likely do the same now that he’s back in the fight game. The 32-year-old is smart: he’s fighting bouts he knows he can both win and make a lot of money off of. Marquez fits perfectly into Mayweather’s plan. He’ll bring to the table a large fan base, meaning lots of money in Floyd’s pocket, and most importantly, he’s easily beatable.

Marquez would be wise to stay at 135 pounds, where he is a proven champion. I’d personally like to see him avenge his loss to John. But venturing up eight pounds to fight a fresh version of the best fighter of the 2000’s would be a big mistake. Hopefully Marquez doesn’t choke on what he’s trying to bite.

[Taeth]

I think the one thing above all others that makes MAyweather win this are his 26 inch arms, and his stiff jab, I know it hasn't looked as still against monsters like De La HOya and Baldomir, but remember that stiff jab he used to prominently in his prime against Corales, Castillo, etc? It is too fast and fast for Marquez to counter over, Mayweather is too good at dictating the pace with it.

[XaduBoxer]

As what I've said on other threads, PBF is expected to win easily over JMM since he has so many advantages over JMM and JMM's style is tailor made for PBF... PBF is just too big and too fast for JMM to handle...

But JMM could be a perfect opponent for PBF's tune-up fight this coming July 11...
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[Spicoli]

This was all but a no brainer I think,Marquez dropping King Midas's name out of no where.Floyd wants to use JMM as a measuring stick/name rival for a assumed Pacquiao glam affair event.Makes me wish all the more that Hatton welcomes him to 140 proper like .Why am I responding to this ....."stuff".....

[Gandalf]

Would this be at WW then?

If so, I think it's a bit mental for JMM to be trying this at his age. Maybe Floyd will have lost a step and it will turn out more even than we think, but if not JMM is in for a bloody rough night. He hasn't even fought at 140 yet.

[XaduBoxer]

Would this be at WW then?

If so, I think it's a bit mental for JMM to be trying this at his age. Maybe Floyd will have lost a step and it will turn out more even than we think, but if not JMM is in for a bloody rough night. He hasn't even fought at 140 yet.

The article in the 1st post of this thread mentioned that possibly it will be at 143 lbs.... (you didn't read the article thoroughly mate?)...
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[XaduBoxer]

Why am I responding to this ....."stuff".....

"PBF smashing JMM easily" is too attractive of a bait to ignore...
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[ElTerribleMorales]

As what I've said on other threads, PBF is expected to win easily over JMM since he has so many advantages over JMM and JMM's style is tailor made for PBF... PBF is just too big and too fast for JMM to handle...

But JMM could be a perfect opponent for PBF's tune-up fight this coming July 11...
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Pacquiao is tailor made for PBF, comes forward, and is very hittable, Marquez probably would lose to Mayweather but it wont be that easy

[Taeth]

Marquez sure had some difficulties hitting Pacquiao at times, same with Oscar. Pacquiao isn't the fighter some people remember him to be 5 years ago. Also Mayweather isn't Marquez, while Marquez is willing to stand and trade, MAyweather isn't usually and he doesn't have the greatest track record against southpaws even though he is undefeated Sanders, Corley, and Judah all hit him way more than they should have.

[BoomBoom]

JMM is one of my favorite fighter and im not too fond of Mayweather, but PBF would beat him in a near mismatch, and stop him before the 8th imo. Floyd is too big and strong. Marquez has done very well at lightweight, but hes been hurt by men much smaller than Mayweather. JMM is not even a big lightweight and fighting above that weight, he will be at a huge disadvantage imo. I truly believe that Marquez is a better fighter than Floyd, but he would be up against too much. It would really tell a lot about Floyd if he comes back to fight him instead of taking on a bigger challenge. Then again, nothing we didnt already know.

[Killa From Manila]

Floyd should be ashame of himself for cherry picking a smaller fighter. Why can't he fight Cotto or PWill?