So with a week to go...who wins Barrera or Marquez?

[p4pking]

Don't really know. In Marquez last fight against Jaca(?), he appeared to be a bit past it. Not saying it wasn't a good fight, but I think that might have been what made it an exciting fight, you know?? The Marquez that drew with Pac probably would have Koed Jimrex early, in an uneventful fight. By the same token, Barerra has appeared past it as well, only to show that he is still capable of boxing beatifully and improving on his last performance, even at his age. Basically, if Marquez is able to do the same, I think he could edge it out.... What makes this a difficult fight to pick(among many things, really) is that either one of these guys could have grown old recently. But at the same time, either is capable of putting on another great performance, at least I think so in the case of Marquez.. Barerra has shown that he can. The saying goes your only as good as your last performance, well... I hope that isn't true, for this fight. Not that either man looked bad, especially Barerra, he made the adjustement he needed to beat Juarez with ease... But it will not be the epic battle it once would have been, if you go by each man's last fight. Suppose I lean slightly towards Marquez. I certainly would rather he win, I think he has a better chance to beat Pac in a rematch than Barerra does... But like I say, I could be proved very wrong..

[Kev]

I'm totally on the fence for this one. On the one hand I can see Barrera turning in a masterclass performance and proving himself as the greatest Mexican fighter since JCC.

On the other hand I can see a scintillating Marquez performance that overwhelms a war weary Barrera and finally puts Marquez on the map, in emphatic style, like Ricky's emergenance after beating Tyszu or Calzaghe's beatdown of Lacy.

Oh man it's so tough, I'm just voting that the fight will be so good that we will see it again before the end of 2007 :P

[Wacko3205]

Don't really know. In Marquez last fight against Jaca(?), he appeared to be a bit past it. Not saying it wasn't a good fight, but I think that might have been what made it an exciting fight, you know?? The Marquez that drew with Pac probably would have Koed Jimrex early, in an uneventful fight. By the same token, Barerra has appeared past it as well, only to show that he is still capable of boxing beatifully and improving on his last performance, even at his age. Basically, if Marquez is able to do the same, I think he could edge it out.... What makes this a difficult fight to pick(among many things, really) is that either one of these guys could have grown old recently. But at the same time, either is capable of putting on another great performance, at least I think so in the case of Marquez.. Barerra has shown that he can. The saying goes your only as good as your last performance, well... I hope that isn't true, for this fight. Not that either man looked bad, especially Barerra, he made the adjustement he needed to beat Juarez with ease... But it will not be the epic battle it once would have been, if you go by each man's last fight. Suppose I lean slightly towards Marquez. I certainly would rather he win, I think he has a better chance to beat Pac in a rematch than Barerra does... But like I say, I could be proved very wrong..

Three months prior to that he stopped Jandaeng in seven rounds. He looked damned impressive then.

No offence...but I hope that your'e wrong & I honestly believe that both man knows that if he loses this match then that will equate to no Pacquiao rematch & either a questionalbe legacy or depending on how you look at it...weaker paychecks.

[p4pking]

Don't really know. In Marquez last fight against Jaca(?), he appeared to be a bit past it. Not saying it wasn't a good fight, but I think that might have been what made it an exciting fight, you know?? The Marquez that drew with Pac probably would have Koed Jimrex early, in an uneventful fight. By the same token, Barerra has appeared past it as well, only to show that he is still capable of boxing beatifully and improving on his last performance, even at his age. Basically, if Marquez is able to do the same, I think he could edge it out.... What makes this a difficult fight to pick(among many things, really) is that either one of these guys could have grown old recently. But at the same time, either is capable of putting on another great performance, at least I think so in the case of Marquez.. Barerra has shown that he can. The saying goes your only as good as your last performance, well... I hope that isn't true, for this fight. Not that either man looked bad, especially Barerra, he made the adjustement he needed to beat Juarez with ease... But it will not be the epic battle it once would have been, if you go by each man's last fight. Suppose I lean slightly towards Marquez. I certainly would rather he win, I think he has a better chance to beat Pac in a rematch than Barerra does... But like I say, I could be proved very wrong..

Three months prior to that he stopped Jandaeng in seven rounds. He looked damned impressive then.

No offence...but I hope that your'e wrong & I honestly believe that both man knows that if he loses this match then that will equate to no Pacquiao rematch & either a questionalbe legacy or depending on how you look at it...weaker paychecks.

Oh yeah.. well I take offence. Who are you to be coming on here and giving your opinion... Im deeply insulted Seriously, I hope Im wrong too, which I sort of said, Id love to see a great fight from both guys, and obviously they will both be totally motivated to perform at their best... I was simply questioning whether each of them are capable of doing so... Your having seen JMM' previous fight to Jaca really means you probably have a better idea of what could happen, especially since it would be more than understandable for Marquez to have taken Jaca somewhat lightly...

[Howlin Mad Missy]

are you suggesting JMM likes a bit of male companionship?

And what if he does? It says nothing about how this fight will turn out really

I see nothing in those pictures to disturb me really
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you and pacfan should hook up, he also sees nothing wrong with this behaviour.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Wow, the poll suggests this really is a "pick-em" type of fight.

Im a MAB fan so obviously id be happy to see JMM spread out across the canvas by round 3.
But doubt is a motherfucker!

Im struggling to find a time when MAB faced a guy who was seriously debated as
a) the better boxer and
b) the man with more left in the locker!

I think Barrera will really try to put it on Marquuez (not in the same way Missy would the other, other Marquez ).
He will have to do a lot of everything if he is to succeed. Should be a great effort from Barrera, i think he will be the one to make the fight.

However i don't think he'll be the one to score the Win. I reckon JMM by UD.

[Gandalf]

Whats the guy in the second picture grabbing

A shoulder! :P


































Oh, and a piece of tackle!

Surely u dont think thats normal do you miles . I usually agree with you but here Marquez is being blatantly queer . Thats not normal behaviour

Majesty - Its da man Mikkel Kessler !

Missy - Im suggesting Marquez is a faggot

GAME, I have no issues with a guy having a laugh in a few pictures. Admittedly, these are not the type of photos anyone would see me in, but each to their own. If this is to be help up as "evidence" of his possible homosexuality then again I dont mind either way.

Its how he performs as a boxer that interests me...his private life is for him and him only to be concerned about...

[Gandalf]

are you suggesting JMM likes a bit of male companionship?

And what if he does? It says nothing about how this fight will turn out really

I see nothing in those pictures to disturb me really

you and pacfan should hook up, he also sees nothing wrong with this behaviour.
[/quote]



It really doesnt bother me one bit....just as long as im not being touched!!!

And 's to all those that have posted since my last batch of CC's....a nice range of perceptions and opinions....

The poll is now almost evened up....a real pick 'em...

[Swashbuckling Gordy]

Oh god not another Gaylord ?

He looks like he knows where the moisturisers kept .

3 ways to spot a Gaylord .

1, Good skin ,shiny without a hint of blemish.

2, Tucks shirt into trousers .

3, Holding hands with another man .

[Gandalf]

Oh god not another Gaylord ?

He looks like he knows where the moisturisers kept .

3 ways to spot a Gaylord .

1, Good skin ,shiny without a hint of blemish.

2, Tucks shirt into trousers .

3, Holding hands with another man .

Thanks for that advice, Swashbuckling Gordy!!

[LBSCFC]

any idea what the undercard is like on saturday?

[Gandalf]

any idea what the undercard is like on saturday?

Ive not got the foggiest idea....anyone else have any information?

[Tysonbruno]

is it televised in uk

[Gandalf]

is it televised in uk

Im sure JimBoogie mentioned it would be on in the Uk on some other thread...I could be mistaken..

[Tysonbruno]

is it televised in uk

Im sure JimBoogie mentioned it would be on in the Uk on some other thread...I could be mistaken..

Ive checked sky sports listings it is'nt their if anyone can help