Round 8: The crowd is chanting Marquez's name, but the Mexican former champion continues to retreat. The blood from his right eye appears to be bothersome as Mayweather continues his assault with the jab. Three punches are all blocked by Mayweather who corners Marquez with three jabs. Marquez's head continues to be knocked backward by the piston-like punch. Mayweather avoids reaching rights and lefts by Marquez. With about 10 seconds left, Mayweather covers up on the ropes and beckons for Marquez to come forward. Mayweather blocks all of his punches. Mayweather's round, 10-9.

Round 9: Mayweather appears to be sitting down on his punches as his jab grows more fierce. Mayweather lands a hard left hook and blocks two by Marquez, who simply can' t land except to the body when Mayweather is close. Two uppercuts and a right hand land in close for Mayweather, and another combination shakes Marquez. Marquez winces after taking a hard right and a left hook at the bell. On his stool, he looks out of it. Mayweather's round, 10-9