Juan Manuel Marquez should contune his careeer at 140/147.

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by ripcity, Nov 25, 2011.


  1. Mrtibbs

    Mrtibbs Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No homo but I love marquez!

    I think 140 is perfect for him at this age.

    I would prefer he didn't rematch pac, he's better than that. He should fight other suitable 140 lbs fighters, but should stay away from Khan, he's too tall.
     
  2. perspicacity

    perspicacity Raising The Bar Full Member

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    It's fair to say Marquez was in better shape against Pacquiao than he was against Floyd so it's possible he could even improve on that Manny performance, whether it be against Pac or not.

    He looked visibly in way better shape than the Mayweather fight and if he sticks with his new methods it'll be interesting to see how things play out.
     
  3. remi

    remi Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I wouldn't fight a fourth fight! But in all honesty, it's easy for and everyone else to say and feel like this. Marquez should basically dictate all the terms to the fourth fight. But then I ask this question, what will it mean anyway. If Pacman wins in the same manner will we have a fifth segment? If Marquez finally wins, does it make him better than Pacman? If that coin is on the table Marquez, take the fight. if not, then make him wait like he did to you all these years.
     
  4. Bogotazo

    Bogotazo Amateur Full Member

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    Beating Rios, Guerrero, Khan, etc. would definitely enhance his legacy though; there exist fighters outside of Pac that aren't "bums" by any stretch. Maybe he didn't beat Pacquiao that Saturaday night to you, but to him and to a vast majority of viewers, he did. With that in mind, what is there left to prove? He may not want what in his mind would be another undeserved "L" should he fail to knock Pacquiao out. A whole 8 weeks strain on a tired body. He can be more confident in his accomplishments fighting fighters with considerably less star (or buying) power.
     
  5. v2k987

    v2k987 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Personally i wouldn't blame him if he retired.

    Imagine training that hard, performing that well, and going away from the fight thinking you were robbed for a 3rd time.

    Where would you ever find the motivation to train again???
     
  6. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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  7. kk17

    kk17 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    if he can't get a rematch with Pacman
    he should fight Khan, Maidana and Morales @ 140
     
  8. AnthonyW

    AnthonyW ESB Official Gif Poster Full Member

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    Not sure what he is going to do, but I do think 140lbs gives him more options. I would advise him to stay right clear of Khan though. The style and size advantage does not match up well with him at this age.
     
  9. MarioBrothers

    MarioBrothers Well-Known Member Full Member

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    i hope he somehow fights soto and humiliate him just to shut up a certain troll:yep
     
  10. Post Box

    Post Box I'm back too, bitches Full Member

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    The Morales fight is right there for him at 140 although how late the fight is the timing has kinda fallen back into place (obviously both diminished though)
     
  11. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    Jmm vs morales or pac vs jmm 4 has to be next for jmm, i prefer the first one.
    Jmm vs rios/maidana/matthysse/guerrero would be cool as well, as would jmm vs tim
     
  12. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If Marquez dose decide to retire he has put together a hall of fame career.
     
  13. sdsfinest22

    sdsfinest22 Pound 4 Pound Full Member

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    I'd love to see JMM keep fighting-he dominated the #1 fighter in the world and got robbed-

    HE CAN TAKE OVER 140 AND BE A TOP 3 IF NOT THE BEST-PROBLEM IS, MOST OF THE GOOD FIGHTERS AT 147 ARE MOVING UP IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS.
     
  14. hellblazer

    hellblazer All-Time Great™ Full Member

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