Marquez vs. Morales deal reached for April 9th, WBC Diamond Belt at stake as well

[bzkfn]

Erik Morales: Marquez on Board For April 9, Diamond Belt - Boxing News

I'm sure this will disappoint everyone as there was an overwhelming outcry for many people on this board that this fight shouldn't be happening now. Unfortunately, tis on. I'll still watch because as a fight, it'll probably be entertaining while it lasts. For Marquez, this isn't the way to lure Pacquiao though.

At least the super duper WBC Diamond Belt is on the line though. I almost don't understand how we managed all these years without the clarity of a diamond belt.

[MMASUX]

I don't know if i'm more upset about them fighting, or upset about them actually paying a fee for the "diamond belt". This fight should have happened years ago, Marquez stops him in 8.

[armin]

Stupid move on marquez's part if he thinks this fight will get him closer to a third one with pac, on the other hand maybe he's just trying to have a couple big money fights before he goes out, can't blame him his last 10 fights all been against tough dudes.

[Kev]

At first I thought this fight was Marquez's admission that his fight career in terms of chasing belts and unifying titles was effectively over, that he just wants to go the Roy Jones and B Hop routes and earn some easy money to finish off his career fighting fellow vets and settling old scores.

But on reflection with Soto, Bradley, Alexander and Khan all comitted to fights it's difficult to see who else he could fight.

There is no higher profile fight out there for him as I see unless he wants to go up to welter weight and I think we all agree that's a bad idea.

Maybe a fight with Guerrero but that is a big risk for little reward imo. Morales will sell a lot more tickets.

[Ant Live]

Stupid move on marquez's part if he thinks this fight will get him closer to a third one with pac, on the other hand maybe he's just trying to have a couple big money fights before he goes out, can't blame him his last 10 fights all been against tough dudes.

I totally agree. If JMM want to make a step fprward to a Pacman fight, he should prepare himself for the fight by moving up to 140. JMM vs MM or Ortiz would be great while it last. Not saying that JMM will be the one standing.

[Rantcatrat]

At first I thought this fight was Marquez's admission that his fight career in terms of chasing belts and unifying titles was effectively over, that he just wants to go the Roy Jones and B Hop routes and earn some easy money to finish off his career fighting fellow vets and settling old scores.

But on reflection with Soto, Bradley, Alexander and Khan all comitted to fights it's difficult to see who else he could fight.

There is no higher profile fight out there for him as I see unless he wants to go up to welter weight and I think we all agree that's a bad idea.

Maybe a fight with Guerrero but that is a big risk for little reward imo. Morales will sell a lot more tickets.

Bradley and Alexander fight this weekend. They would be read for another fight in 90 days time. This is money play. It's fine. I personally think other than Pacquiao, which is also a money play, his career of unifying and taking tough fights is probably over.

[MMASUX]

Stupid move on marquez's part if he thinks this fight will get him closer to a third one with pac, on the other hand maybe he's just trying to have a couple big money fights before he goes out, can't blame him his last 10 fights all been against tough dudes.

I totally agree. If JMM want to make a step fprward to a Pacman fight, he should prepare himself for the fight by moving up to 140. JMM vs MM or Ortiz would be great while it last. Not saying that JMM will be the one standing.

I think he realises a third fight with Pac is not going to ever happen. If it was ever going to happen it would have been now, but instead we get Pac-Mosley and JMM-Morales.

[bzkfn]

At first I thought this fight was Marquez's admission that his fight career in terms of chasing belts and unifying titles was effectively over, that he just wants to go the Roy Jones and B Hop routes and earn some easy money to finish off his career fighting fellow vets and settling old scores.

But on reflection with Soto, Bradley, Alexander and Khan all comitted to fights it's difficult to see who else he could fight.

There is no higher profile fight out there for him as I see unless he wants to go up to welter weight and I think we all agree that's a bad idea.

Maybe a fight with Guerrero but that is a big risk for little reward imo. Morales will sell a lot more tickets.

Well really, I think a fight with Khan was on the table. He said if not Morales, he'd move up in weight for a 4th weight world title. There was also an offer to fight Berto available too.

[fan johnny]

Erik Morales: Marquez on Board For April 9, Diamond Belt - Boxing News

I'm sure this will disappoint everyone as there was an overwhelming outcry for many people on this board that this fight shouldn't be happening now. Unfortunately, tis on. I'll still watch because as a fight, it'll probably be entertaining while it lasts. For Marquez, this isn't the way to lure Pacquiao though.

At least the super duper WBC Diamond Belt is on the line though. I almost don't understand how we managed all these years without the clarity of a diamond belt.

Diamond Belt - LightWeight Title don't make sense. This fight is above 135, probably 140 , otherwise the WBC and WBO belts would be on the line. My guess is Marquez couldn't agree with Khan on the him accepting a lower purse split which has been his pattern since 2003. At least he is consistent. No doubt he's getting a much bigger percentage over Morales. Better for Morales at this weight, he may have a chance.

[bzkfn]

Erik Morales: Marquez on Board For April 9, Diamond Belt - Boxing News

I'm sure this will disappoint everyone as there was an overwhelming outcry for many people on this board that this fight shouldn't be happening now. Unfortunately, tis on. I'll still watch because as a fight, it'll probably be entertaining while it lasts. For Marquez, this isn't the way to lure Pacquiao though.

At least the super duper WBC Diamond Belt is on the line though. I almost don't understand how we managed all these years without the clarity of a diamond belt.

Diamond Belt - LightWeight Title don't make sense. This fight is above 135, probably 140 , otherwise the WBC and WBO belts would be on the line. My guess is Marquez couldn't agree with Khan on the him accepting a lower purse split which has been his pattern since 2003. At least he is consistent. No doubt he's getting a much bigger percentage over Morales. Better for Morales at this weight, he may have a chance.

I imagine all 3 will be on the line. Boxrec probably haven't added it because nothing has been said about the other 2 titles. Maybe the WBO/WBA haven't approved Morales for a defense of their titles because he's not part of their rankings at that weight. The fight is at 135lbs.

[TheMacMagician]

Totally shit fight..........

[bzkfn]

Totally shit fight..........

How can you say that when the Super Duper Diamond Belt is on the line?!? The fight was shit, but then as soon as Suliaman announced it, it made this fight great!

[Nameless]

And what shall be the weight for the clash? I doubt Morales can make the weight for any category where he might still be competitive.

[TheMacMagician]

Totally shit fight..........

How can you say that when the Super Duper Diamond Belt is on the line?!? The fight was shit, but then as soon as Suliaman announced it, it made this fight great!

haha...... These belts..... Oh my dear. Sulaiman is hanging on by a thread I guess keeping up with sanction fees via cheeky belts. This fight is total and utter absolute rubbish.

[fan johnny]

Totally shit fight..........

How can you say that when the Super Duper Diamond Belt is on the line?!? The fight was shit, but then as soon as Suliaman announced it, it made this fight great!

haha...... These belts..... Oh my dear. Sulaiman is hanging on by a thread I guess keeping up with sanction fees via cheeky belts. This fight is total and utter absolute rubbish.

Ah... sorry! guess what dude? There is no Sanctioning Fee for the Diamond Belt. It has no Title significance. It is basically a $50,000 trophy in the form of a belt.

It's actually a nice gift that will come in handy after the fighter blows all his money. He can pawn it first before he starts in on his other belts or use it as a bargaining chip in his divorce. When the first one gets sold well find out if its actually made with moissanite.