Lol Marquez came in 142 lbs with no dehydration at all where as Mayweather killed himself and was ripped at 146. About 10 lbs natural weight difference between the two guys imo.
It's hard to criticize Floyd for coming in at 146 after a two year layoff and also because I don't like that catchweight BS. Marquez knew what he was getting into, he'll get a great payday, and it's his opportunity for greatness if he wins because he's going against all odds.
You can always criticize, layoff or not, if a fighter doesn't make the contracted weight. But I keep reading different stories about this weight. "The contracted weight was 147 all along" "The contracted weight was 147 but PBF had to pay if he weighed over 144" "The contracted weight was 144 until last night and Marquez's camp agreed PBF could be 147 in exchange for money" "144 was just for advertising" I don't know quite what the deal is, but I would've preferred it at 144.
taken from the ESPN Fight Credential We can confirm, via Keith Kizer of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, that the contracted weight was changed this morning from 144 to 147. Golden Boy's Richard Schaefer has said there will be a substantial additional payment to Juan Manuel Marquez. Our own Dan Rafael is digging for more information right now, so be sure to check the ESPN.com boxing page for the latest reporting from him.
All those who didnt make weight before should've opted to change their contracts the night before the weigh in. It would have made them looked a little bit honorable....NOT