Quote Originally Posted by killersheep View Post
Haven't heard a peep about this, he is fighting an eliminator this weekend on the Gonzalez/Nioshoka undercard.
His opponent is a typical kill or be killed Colombian fighter, not sure how the WBC justifies this match as an eliminator Rafa has been out of action for well over a year and hasn't won since Vazquez/Marquez I (more than 2 years ago). His opponents last three fights read L, L, D, he hasn't won since 2006 and is 37 years old.

This sounds like a good match to bring Marquez back to test the waters, see if his punch resistance and reactions haven't evaporated after the intense wars he had with Vazquez. I just don't think this merits being an eliminator fight.
Good heads up chief.Looks like they are looking to get him right back into the championship ranks presuming a win here.Personally Im happy that he and Izzy have steered away from a 4th scrap and hopefully we still have a chance to see them mix it up with others at the top.Cannot place guy brought in for him but the unknowns have proven dangerous,not exactly easy to size up and plan for in some cases....have learned to never sleep on oscure punchers from Columbia .Marquez is world class but any other fighter coming off of those 3 savage and mutally taxing wars he and Vasquez engaged in would be watched very close,you honestly cannot assume anything until that bell rings.