Juan Manuel Marquez vs Zab Judah set for July 14th

What a **** fight.

 

Didn't expect it, JMM keeping active though.

 

Poor Zab.

 

:think

According to the Sun today, Dudey was in line for that fight if he seen off Chop Chop tonight.

Either way JMM ****s him up :deal

 

What about Danny Garcia? In fact what about 135 where JMM would have very little problem getting back down to.

I wouldnt mind a fight such as this if it wasnt going to be marketed as a PPV (stateside). Sadly it will and people will be expected to shell out a decent amount for crud like this.


Does anyone give Judah the slightest chance here? If no then that is a clear cut sign of a poor fight. Im a Judah fan but after his lopsided loss againt Khan he hasnt done enough to warrant a big fight.

 

Marquez having to force the initiative = An at least somewhat taxing fight.

In my opinion.

I think it's an alright match-up, circumstances(not a huge amount of other options) and styles taken into account. JMM really isn't that convincing when he has to go after his man, and I'd imagine Zab's gonna get on his bike a bit. I can't foresee it being particularly pleasing on the eye though.

 

Interesting fight IMO and a potentially difficult one for Marquez.

 

As much as anything its a chance to see Mayweather, who is an ATG with perhaps a very small number of fights left. Personally I havent noticed much difference in the hype from Cotto v Mayweather than I have for the Ortiz fight.

You can say Rios is untested at 140 but he with his weight issues he looks a 140 lber all over.

I actually would like to see him face Maidana, whom whilst not a 147er, has genuine world class credentials at 140. Plus I still think JMM would smash him, but it would be entertaining. Judah v JMM has the awkward feel of JMM's last outing, which is not something worth seeing again. I just see this fight as JMM cruising to an unremarkable yet clear decision against a shot fighter.

 

Good on JMM for staying active in what must be his last division.

 

I havent seen the whole fight but physically Alexander looked very good at 147, much strong and a division he will probably be more at home at now.

I just feel if we are going to be given a stay busy that it should be one where we will see a bit of a tear up for a few rounds and not an awkward and cagey affair. Given Judah is a name this will be marketed differently from JMM's last outing and so stateside atleast this I expect will be a PPV. I dont think the spectacle will match the promise.

 

rios will be fed lightweights who move up to 140 for at least his next 3 fights