The return of former world champion Rafael Marquez (37-5, 33 KOs), in a ten-round co-main in Monterrey, Mexico on the Jhonny Gonzalez vs. Toshiaki Nishioka card, may be a quiet one, but the man who fought three classic battles with Israel Vazquez in 2007-2008 is looking for something big in his next outing. Marquez told the media today that while he would face the winner of tomorrow nights main event, he would prefer a fourth fight with Vazquez. Meanwhile, Jose Francisco Mendoza (21-2-2, 17 KOs), of Colombia, has promised to derail Marquez by scoring a knockout before the seventh round, stating that it will be Mendoza vs. Jhonny Gonzalez in the next fight. Both Marquez and Mendoza weighed in at 126 today at the Arena Monterrey. [SIZE=-2]May 22nd, 2009[/SIZE]
I wonder if AztecaTv will be showing the R.Marquez fight? (I didn't see it advertised on their website yesterday) They did however have the Gonzalez vs. Nishioka & another bout advertised, But no Rafa?
Yes(IMO sadly,never want to see them in a ring again). Also Vazquez has said he'd go to 126,altough that is understandable.
Vasquez has stated he's moving to 126 permanently and Rafa has said he'd like to fight him again before the end of the year. I can understand why Rafa wants it again (he strongly feels he deserved to win the third fight) but it would be best for both guys careers and long-term health if they avoided each other like the plague.
