JM Marquez v J Diaz: It looks likely. Who will win?

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  1. DINAMITA

    DINAMITA Guest

    I read this on the Setanta website today:


    Richard Schaefer told setantasports.com that he believes Juan Diaz and Juan Manuel Marquez will fight in early 2009.
    The two Golden Boy fighters have both enjoyed impressive victories this month.
    Diaz beat Michael Katsidis on September 6 in his comeback bout after losing his WBA/IBF/WBO lightweight titles to Nate Campbell in March, while Marquez beat Joel Casamayor to claim the Ring Magazine and linear lightweight crown.
    "After Marquez knocked out Casamayor and Juan Diaz had a thrilling victory over Michael Katsidis both the guys staked their claim to be the best lightweight in the world," Schaefer told setantasports.com.
    "I think a showdown between these two exciting lightweights is certainly a fight we will be working on for the early part of next year."


    I think it would be a great fight, but I'd strongly fancy Marquez to win. Like Bernard Hopkins, he seems to be one of that rare breed of fighter who peaks in his mid-30s. I don't think anyone at lightweight could beat him just now, except maybe Pacquiao. And I include Campbell and Guzman in that. He really is at the peak of his powers just now judging by his last two performances, and is just a brilliant brilliant fighter.

    I say Marquez by wide UD.

    Thoughts/opinions?
     
    DINAMITA, Sep 17, 2008
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  2. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    If Marquez doesn't grow old over night he should win a decision
     
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  3. mexican legend

    mexican legend MVP! Full Member

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    JMM by UD
     
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  4. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Seriously should be a very closely fought match.

    JMM should win but it wont be as easy no way.
     
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  5. knockout

    knockout Make my day Full Member

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    Marquez.
     
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  6. rapidHOOK

    rapidHOOK The Champ is HERE Full Member

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    marquez wide ud
     
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  7. kartog

    kartog Agent Smith Full Member

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    I go with Juan Diaz. Diaz has speed as well and what is more, punches in bunches. Except for his last two fights, he seemed unstoppable going forward. Against Campbell and Katsidis he was not this unstoppable force, probably because Campbell is just a hard man. I think Katsidis and Freitas have approximately equivalent punching power it's just that Freitas fought Diaz when he no longer had the desire for brutal wars circa Freitas-Barrios.

    I just have some doubts whether Marquez has what it takes to send Diaz backwards like what Campbell did, and what Katsidis did (make Diaz box more).
     
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  8. Godfather

    Godfather I put the G in God Full Member

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    JMM convincing UD
     
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  9. warrior85

    warrior85 R.I.P THUNDER Full Member

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    jmm ud
     
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  10. GrimReaper

    GrimReaper Randi's Bulldog Full Member

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    Marquez wide UD. He is simply amazing now, I dont anyone besides Manny can beat him
     
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  11. STITCH

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  12. berserkafied

    berserkafied Active Member Full Member

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    Jmm Ud
     
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  13. David_TheMan

    David_TheMan ESB Sage Full Member

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    JMM is a coward for fighting Diaz instead of facing Nate. This is what is wrong with boxing. GoldenBoy is stopping unification. JMM should be fighting Nate, with Juan MAYBE getting a shot at the winner if he accomplished enough.
     
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  14. GrimReaper

    GrimReaper Randi's Bulldog Full Member

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    This fight will be similar to Marquez-Juarez. Marquez just too slick
     
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  15. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    Considering people consider the ring champ to be the true champ in the division, there is definately something wrong with it. What if Diaz wins? Could anyone really call him the top man in the division?
     
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