Mayweather wins by a landslide unanimous decision.
Man, he just toyed with Marquez. He could've easily knocked him out for good in the first few rounds.
Marquez was the last card the Mexicans had for Pacquiao. But he seems to be nothing but fodder now. He doesn't have the same heart and determination as Pacquiao or Mayweather.
He should retire soon while he still maintains his reputation.
Mayweather is simply that great, playing around with a high caliber fighter like Marquez in his comeback match.
He's a pottymouth, but he's got the skills and power to back it up.
I sure hope a Pacquiao VS Mayweather match materializes.
People are tired of Floyds selective fighting. They want a great match, not floyd picking on fighers vastly susceptible to his fighting style. He has a choice of so many great fighters but who did he want first? (ricky hatton again) When that didn't work out he waited for a light weight to move up. People will never respect that. Unless he changes this he will always be known as a great fighter who isn't one of the greats. Notice how people were booing him as he left.
Originally posted by HueyFreeman
Notice how people were booing him as he left.
They might have thought Mayweather would lose since he hasn't been in the ring for quite some time.
If you watched the match, Mayweather has a devastating style, good combination of strength and speed.
Very good defense, and his jabs are powerful.
It even looks to me like he's improved.
He's the only legit competitor who could beat Manny for P4P, imo.
It was a very impressive boxing lesson...Every judge on every round went in favour of Mayweather. I do think that badly reflects how Marquez fought though. He took and gave a few good punches and combos and apart from that downing in the early stages, he never really looked like getting KO'd. He was clearly just too tired by the end of the fight though, whereas Mayweather still looked fresh. It was extremely impressive to say Mayweathers jabs and combos still be lightning fast even in the 11th and 12th rounds.
Originally posted by occultdestroyerAnybody and their brother knew Marquez was doomed. Only the crazy mexican fans thought Marquez had a shot. Yes he does have a devastating style but unless he challenges himself he will never get that recognition. Hes not a shoot for the stars type of fighter, thats why he isn't a pay per view sell out no matter how much he wishes he was.
The majority of the crowd most probably had their bets on Marquez.They might have thought Mayweather would lose since he hasn't been in the ring for quite some time.
If you watched the match, Mayweather has a devastating style, good combination of strength and speed.
Very good defense, and his jabs are powerful.
It even looks to me like he's improved.He's the only legit competitor who could beat Manny for P4P, imo.
Originally posted by jaden101You mean like fighting an actually welterweight and not a blown up light weight. How about Shane Mosley whose just aching to get in the ring with him. No one including floyd wanted to take a chance with Paul the Punisher Williams at welter weight so he had no choice but to move up to 160. What about Antonio Margarito (before the plaster) who was willing to give him 6 million off the top to fight him. No he stuck to a burnt out De la Hoya, Ricky Hatton 🙄. Not to say hes not an awesome fighter (he is) but his choices leave something to be desired.
How much more "challenging himself" does it get beyond fighting someone like Mayweather?
Originally posted by HueyFreeman
You mean like fighting an actually welterweight and not a blown up light weight. How about Shane Mosley whose just aching to get in the ring with him. No one including floyd wanted to take a chance with Paul the Punisher Williams at welter weight so he had no choice but to move up to 160. What about Antonio Margarito (before the plaster) who was willing to give him 6 million off the top to fight him. No he stuck to a burnt out De la Hoya, Ricky Hatton 🙄. Not to say hes not an awesome fighter (he is) but his choices leave something to be desired.
A lot of the time they're not really his choices anyway. Which is the 1 thing I hate about boxing. The idiotic debates over money that mean that great fighters don't get the big fights because they're deemed to not be a big enough draw.
Originally posted by jaden101
A lot of the time they're not really his choices anyway. Which is the 1 thing I hate about boxing. The idiotic debates over money that mean that great fighters don't get the big fights because they're deemed to not be a big enough draw.
Originally posted by Darth Vicious
Isnt the boxer the one with the ultimate say so in a fight?
Nope...There's a lot more people who decide whether a fight will go ahead...The promoter, the people who sanction the fight.
Some fighters are guilty of hiding behind that excuse though...Mayweather with regards to Manny for example. Saying that he wouldn't fight Manny until he was his own manager/promoter. Worst and most pathetic refusal to fight ever.
Originally posted by occultdestroyer
For one, the Cotto match is a good thing for Manny.
We will see if his body can sustain Cotto's devastating punches.
Body punches are Cotto's forte. Manny is a headhunter.
It's a battle of power & speed/power.
I hope that cut on Cotto's left eye doesnt open up early. If Cotto was able to handle Margarito's (plastered?) shots for 11 rounds, i'm sure he can handle Manny. The question is, With Cotto nbeing much bigger and stronger, How many power shots can Pac-Man handle?
Originally posted by Darth Vicious
I hope that cut on Cotto's left eye doesnt open up early. If Cotto was able to handle Margarito's (plastered?) shots for 11 rounds, i'm sure he can handle Manny. The question is, With Cotto nbeing much bigger and stronger, How many power shots can Pac-Man handle?
Manny has too much heart.. he's willing to face any opponent in any of the divisions he's won.
And his humility is what makes his countrymen proud of him.. he's the top dog in boxing today, but he still is down-to-earth.
I'm absolutely positive that Manny has been studying Cotto's style, and by now should have the proper defense and stamina to keep up with him.