Quote Originally Posted by outspoken View Post
Okay guys hear me out before you jump in here and reference the first fight between Marquez-Mayweather. They first fought in 09 and yes Mayweather completely dominated that fight. But you have to account for some things. Marquez jumped from lightweight all the way to 147 and then Mayweather came in 2 pounds over that limit.

A guy jumping 2 weight classes and fighting an overlimit champion you have to admit is clearly a disadvantage. Some will argue Mayweather had just came out of retirement but if you follow Mayweather you know he is ALWAYS in the gym and he was always in the gym during his 'retirement'.

Just look at what post prison Mayweather has done. This is clearly a guy who keeps himself in shape no matter what.

Marquez has gone 5-1 since. With the only loss being a controversial decision against Pacquiao who he then knocked out. He has clearly settled in at that weight adding muscle to his frame.

It's pretty clear that this Marquez would be more competitive than the undersized lightweight who came up to fight Floyd.

It's also not a crazy thing to say he's 6-0 after Floyd. If he was to beat Bradley who is a top talent in the division, is this not a fight that would interest you?

At the very least you have to admit that he has some what earn his way to at least be considered.

I feel that Marquez, Cotto would be about the only competitive fights for him at 147. I know Cotto still has to earn a shot maybe Cotto-Marquez for a Mayweather rematch ... that could be big? and who's to argue the winner does not deserve a shot.

I'm not looking over Bradley but I just think Bradley is not on Marquez's level and to top it off I'm skeptical that Bradley is not even the same fighter. Come on a guy that slurs his words and has trouble with speech till after two months from his fight has to seriously consider his health.

I don't buy the Khan-Mayweather, Garcia-Mayweather fights as being competitive. I'd probably rather watch Mayweather-Pacquiao before those.. But right now I believe Marquez-Cotto to be Mayweathers best suited rival.
Mayweather never came in 2 pounds over 147. He came in 2 pounds over the catchweight of 144 so he came in at 146. And even Marquez said he didn't want a Mayweather rematch because of how the fight went. Dude he had one of the best counter punchers of all time whiffing on a regular basis. Weight actually had nothing to do with that win. Mayweather beat him at all the smaller guy things. As one poster said...everything Marquez does Mayweather does better. Its true. Marquez now knows its a terrible style and situational match up. Out timing/out countering Mayweather I do agree with your point that a win over Bradley makes Marquez the most deserving but the man got shut out. Hard to sell that at $65+ per on PPV.