Khan Vs Marquez off? Marquez's trainer tells him not to take the fight

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  1. Govanmauler

    Govanmauler Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Exactly even at his best Khan would be tricky becasue he is so much bigger , but know .... pfff do-ing !
     
  2. Govanmauler

    Govanmauler Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Being linked with Marquez is what I'm talking about !!!!!

    big name guy past his best and fighting miles out of his best weight class , thats got Frank Warren style written all over it !

    Those type of fights are just about acceptable on the way up but once you're the champ....no way no how !!
     
  3. Morrissey

    Morrissey Underrated Full Member

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    It was obvious that JMM has maxed out at 135, and would be ineffective at 140 and above. Even his trainer can see it.

    Interested to see him fight the best at 135 then.
     
  4. FORMIDABLE

    FORMIDABLE Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :rofl

    Did you even read the article?

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    Beristain goes on to say that Marquez "asked me to go with him to Los Angeles to work on the deal for his next fight, that his people (Golden Boy Promotions) want to match him with (Amir) Khan, but I told him that's not a fight to be taken lightly, as he (Khan) is very strong, and it's not a good fight right now, because he (Marquez) has not fully recovered from the Mayweather fight, which was just brutal."

    "(Marquez) should look for a different opponent, one in his own weight class, and he should not be exploited again. Khan is a junior welter and that's where they want to make the fight; I think Juan Manuel deserves to bow out like a true champion, and not by being anyone else's stepping stone."

    :deal





    I think the concerns are more with JMM copping another beating than his legacy
     
  5. ed7890

    ed7890 Col. Hunter Gathers Full Member

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    Does it count as ducking when you get called out by a guy from above your division and much larger than you?
     
  6. onourway

    onourway Haye KTFO1 Wlad Full Member

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    ABove his division?

    Marquez just fought at 145.

    Khan is at 140.
     
  7. ed7890

    ed7890 Col. Hunter Gathers Full Member

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    He weighed 142. Do you think he sweat down to 3 pounds below the limit?

    He's the lightweight champion and doesn't look like he has any business higher than that.
     
  8. ero-sennin

    ero-sennin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Agreed. Although I don't buy the arguement that just because a fighter has a certain style, it justifies you avoiding him. If you avoid a fighter because of his style, you ducked him. However, this isn't the case with Marquez as the weight is clearly an issue for him. For a man who is not at his best at even 135, to turn down a fight at 140 against someone who is not a big name in the US or even a top 10 p4p is not ducking.

    His trainer is just being smart. Why fight at a weight class you're not comfotable in? Why take that risk against someone like Khan. If he gets beaten (which he will if this fight happens), even if it's because of the size difference, people will say "Marquez got owned by a prospect". It will make him look bad, and we know he's much better than that.

    Ricky Hatton was not comfortable at 147 but he moved up from 140 to take on Floyd, the biggest name and p4p number 1 at the time. That's why it was worth the risk of fighting at a weight he wasn't comfortable at. Khan on the other hand is not worth the risk.
    boxing isn't like wrestling where a 5"2 guy can beat up a 7 ft giant. Marquez may be more skillfull than Maidana but he's also smaller. Malignaggi and Maidana are tougher fights.

    Just my opinion of course.
     
  9. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Exactly. They want to Barrera him outside his weightclass in the twilight of his career coming off a loss. **** 'em. He doesn't need them, they should be focused on their own weight class with Maidana.
     
  10. fletch2069

    fletch2069 Member Full Member

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    It's just not the right fight for Marquez right now - he should stay down at Lightweight where he can dominate the division
     
  11. finalfight

    finalfight Boxing Addict Full Member

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    By not fighting at his natural weight class? You **** off, you brainless imp.
     
  12. finalfight

    finalfight Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Proof please...
     
  13. pejevan

    pejevan inmate No. 1363917 Full Member

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    Where is JMM's shining knight in armor when we need him??????

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  14. ero-sennin

    ero-sennin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He knew that 145 was a huge stretch but the only reason he took the risk was Floyd Mayweather. A huge name, huge payday and some would argue still p4p number 1. Who is Khan in the US?
     
  15. ImElvis666

    ImElvis666 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If you read his quotes that is what he says in so many words. He is hardly going to say "I don't want JMM to take this fight because he will be destroyed"

    I say JJM v Valero. Khan should fight his mandatory and stop being a *****.