St Marco Posted 19 September, 2009 Share Posted 19 September, 2009 Well tonight is the night, thank fook we don't have to pay to watch it on Sky Pay Per View Box Office! This has the makings of either a classic or a complete and utter snorefest. They are both counter punchers, people who let the opponent walk forwards. Naturally Pretty Boy will not change from that style so expect Marquez to be the one to push the fight. And that right there will be his downfall. Marquez is a quality fighter, hard as nails, a true mexican. People talk about the backing Hatton get's well you watch when this fella get's in the ring! He was knocked down 3 times in the first round vs Manny Pacman and got up and went on to give him a beating. Sadly the judges were chumps and gave it as a draw when most people had it as a victory for Marquez. An epic fight. A 3 weight champion, the re-match with Manny was a close affair but he was again knocked down once and this was to be the difference. I would love it really love it for him to win this fight and set-up fight number 3 against Pacman because they both fight with heart and do boxing proud. Mayweather on the other hand is an annoying fooker who i so badly want to see get knocked out. However the reason for that is because he is a loud mouth who treats people with total disrespect. The problem is he has the skills to back it up, he really is that good. As much as i hate Mayweather the person as a boxer he is one of the greatest of all time. Not the most exiting to watch but someone who understands the sweet science is not just about how hard you can hit but how often you get hit, he is possibly the greatest counter puncher to ever live in my book, to hit him is near impossible. He is a frustrating boxer who will drain the confidence of his opponent simply by avoiding every punch and throwing back little stinging jabs, then re-treating. A 5 weight champion and un-defeated. As i mentioned this could either be classic or a bigtime boring fight. If Mayweather comes out to win and not entertain then he will win on points easily. However if all the criticism of recent weeks about him being boring etc have got to him then he might open up a bit, he might have some ring rust which could make him a bit slow, a bit easier to hit. He might want to try and fight Marquez rather then avoid him and this then could turn into a classic. If that happen's then i would expect Marquez to at somepoint get one of his vicious uppercuts in then it will be lights out for Mayweather. I would love it to go that way, but it won't. Mayweather will be Mayweather and dance around all night avoiding being hit and Marquez will grow frustrated and disheartened. A unanimous points victory for Mayweather i can see. But you never know, and that is why i like millions will watch it. Come on Marquez! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 19 September, 2009 Share Posted 19 September, 2009 Floyd Mayweather Jr weighed in four pounds heavier than Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez ahead of Saturday's non-title welterweight fight. Mayweather, 32, tipped the scales at 146lbs in Las Vegas, just a pound lighter than his last fight in December 2007 when he beat Briton Ricky Hatton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 19 September, 2009 Share Posted 19 September, 2009 What channel is it on guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Marco Posted 19 September, 2009 Author Share Posted 19 September, 2009 Sky sports 1 and hd1 at 2am. Sky say 2am but really what they mean is about 4am hehe, i have not seen the undercard so it might be 2am really. That is cool that Mayweather is 4lbs heavier. Means Marquez will be faster which might make Floyd be the guy coming forward. I think it has the makings of a classic to be honest. Someone once said styles make fights and they both got styles. Marquez as i said is hard as nails, if he get's one of his uppercuts in it will be lights out like what happened to Diaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 19 September, 2009 Share Posted 19 September, 2009 marquez in the 7th,66/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 19 September, 2009 Share Posted 19 September, 2009 Think it might be a boring fight, I doubt either fighter will come forward too much to be often, both naturally counter punchers. Can't really see why Marquez is 4/1 though I agree with St Marco a points win for Mayweather is the most likely outcome. I'm not intending to stay up till 2am never mind maybe 4am, one to record methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordshire_saint Posted 20 September, 2009 Share Posted 20 September, 2009 though I agree with St Marco a points win for Mayweather is the most likely outcome. Good call. I wanna see Mayweather vs Manny now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 Marquez totally outclassed, did well to survive the 12 rounds, Judges scores : 118-109, 120-107, 119-108 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 21 September, 2009 Share Posted 21 September, 2009 Good call. I wanna see Mayweather vs Manny now! Shane Mosley and then Manny Pacquiao is the most likely scenario so I hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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