Is JMM still in his prime?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by psychopath, May 3, 2011.


  1. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    I have been reading a lot of threads here, saying that the Pac/JMM trilogy is about to be made.

    Now . . . before that happens, I want to hear and see opinions if JMM is still considered in his prime at this point.

    An honest question. So keep the discussion sensible and please vote.
     
  2. PNoyFightFanUSN

    PNoyFightFanUSN Larry Don't Give a **** Full Member

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    I think he's a little out of it but obviously not much. He's all but cleaned out Lightweight.
     
  3. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member

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  4. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    slightly past prime, he can easily be at the top in the lightweight division I think, dont know about 140 and above
     
  5. Bogotazo

    Bogotazo Amateur Full Member

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    He's past his physical prime, but I think he's learned a thing or two and added a bit to his arsenal. He's more prone to making mistakes and getting hit nowadays but he's also shown an adaptation to fighting pressure fighters.
     
  6. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    Well he fought very competitively vs mab and pac (top two at super feather) then moved up and dominated lightweight. Has he ever been this good before? I'd say 07- present is the best marquez we've ever seen. Yes he got dominated off floyd and I thought he'd lost it, but his performance with kats convinced a lot of us.

    Would like to see him against guerrero and soto to be certain.

    I'd say mab to diaz was definitely prime marquez. Need to see him against more quality opposition to be certain if he's still there.
     
  7. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    True he is prone to getting hit, but he is no longer the passive counter puncher that he is. He now opens up and attack reason why he is no longer the boring fighter that fans boooeed a lot.
     
  8. Jack

    Jack Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He having an Indian summer, without question.
     
  9. left right left

    left right left Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He's not in his prime, but I could see him fighting past the age of 40.
     
  10. DLSC

    DLSC Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nope. He's past it.
     
  11. anarci

    anarci Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hes still an elite fighter but not as slick or as fast. Yes he is past his prime, but seemed to pick up moe of a punchers mentality since slowing down.. HEs getting hit more but hes hitting harder or at least has carried his power up.
     
  12. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    Past his prime but still an elite. That's a good logical reply. :good
     
  13. PATSYS

    PATSYS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He is still prime. No reason to think otherwise.
     
  14. JMP

    JMP Champion Full Member

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    Well past his prime. He's been on the slide for a while now.
     
  15. igor_otsky

    igor_otsky Undefeated Full Member

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    He's on the decline. He lost the pop he used to have. When he built up muscle in the Floyd fight, his speed slowed down. But great to see him beat Kats, Diaz, Casa.