Mr. Ryan
01-05-2005, 04:26 PM
Still seething at the thought of getting yet another small slice of the pie, World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation featherweight king Juan Manuel Marquez yesterday renewed his diatribe at the promoters of the fight, saying that the i's wont be dotted and the t's will never be crossed unless and until his purse demand is met. Marquez, speaking through his manager-trainer Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain during a lull in training at the Gilberto Roman Gym in Mexico City, informed once again that until now, they have not yet signed to fight Pacquiao on February 26, and will not do so until Top Rank promoter Bob Arum and his Mexican contact Fernando Beltran give them what is due a dual champion.
“I am scheduled to face Pacquiao once again, but that fight can only happen if the purse offer is revised,” said Marquez yesterday.
Reportedly, Arum and Beltran are putting up $750,000 for Marquez, while the Filipino southpaw will be getting $900,000 in their second meeting set on February 26 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
However, Marquez and Beristain had earlier revealed that they want $1.5 Million, as they think that the Mexican warrior deserves better pay as he holds the two belts that will be put on the line.
Beristain had earlier informed that if a deal is not reached by mid-January, the fight will not push through. The manager had informed that Top Rank's Todd Du Boef, the stepson of Arum, and Fernando Beltran are proving to be 'difficult' on the negotiating table.
Meanwhile, American promoter Murad Muhammad took a swipe at Marquez and Beltran, telling the duo that Pacquiao is the draw and not Marquez, hence they should be grateful to what is being offered, which is still much bigger compared to the purse which Marquez received in his first fight with Pacquiao and in his last bout against Orlando Salido.
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I don't know why he's doing this. The belts he wears he won from 2 faded fighters, Manuel Medina and Derrick Gainer. I think he's trying to purse himself out of the fight similar to the way Bowe did to get out of his commitment to Lewis. Marquez is scared.
“I am scheduled to face Pacquiao once again, but that fight can only happen if the purse offer is revised,” said Marquez yesterday.
Reportedly, Arum and Beltran are putting up $750,000 for Marquez, while the Filipino southpaw will be getting $900,000 in their second meeting set on February 26 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
However, Marquez and Beristain had earlier revealed that they want $1.5 Million, as they think that the Mexican warrior deserves better pay as he holds the two belts that will be put on the line.
Beristain had earlier informed that if a deal is not reached by mid-January, the fight will not push through. The manager had informed that Top Rank's Todd Du Boef, the stepson of Arum, and Fernando Beltran are proving to be 'difficult' on the negotiating table.
Meanwhile, American promoter Murad Muhammad took a swipe at Marquez and Beltran, telling the duo that Pacquiao is the draw and not Marquez, hence they should be grateful to what is being offered, which is still much bigger compared to the purse which Marquez received in his first fight with Pacquiao and in his last bout against Orlando Salido.
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I don't know why he's doing this. The belts he wears he won from 2 faded fighters, Manuel Medina and Derrick Gainer. I think he's trying to purse himself out of the fight similar to the way Bowe did to get out of his commitment to Lewis. Marquez is scared.