Marquez-Diaz on Feb. 28 - An Early Statistical Look

By Mark Vester

An early statistical look on the February 28 clash between former champions Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz. The fight will headline an HBO televised event at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

Juan Manuel Marquez

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Age: 35
Record: 49-4-1, 36KOs
Height: 5'7
Reach: 67 inches
Titles Won: IBF/WBA featherweight titles, WBC super featherweight title
Key Fights: Freddie Norwood, Robbie Peden, Manuel Medina, Derrick Gainer, Manny Pacquiao Fight 1 and 2, Marco Antonio Barrera, Chris John, Joel Casamayor, Rocky Juarez, Terdsak Jandaeng
Key Wins: Robbie Peden, Manuel Medina, Derrick Gainer, Marco Antonio Barrera, Joel Casamayor, Rocky Juarez, Terdsak Jandaeng
Win Streak: 1-0, 1KOs

Juan Diaz

Age: 25
Record: 34-1, 17KOs
Height: 5'6
Reach: 67 inches
Titles Won: WBA/WBO/IBF lightweight titles
Key Fights: Lakva Sim, Julio Diaz, Michael Katsidis, Nate Campbell, Acelino Freitas, Francisco Lorenzo, Jose Miguel Cotto
Key Wins: Lakva Sim, Julio Diaz, Michael Katsidis, Acelino Freitas, Francisco Lorenzo, Jose Miguel Cotto
Win Streak: 1-0, 0KOs

Advantages
Power - Marquez
Chin - Even
Skill - Marquez
Speed - Even
Reach - Even
Height - Marquez
Experience - Marquez
Stamina - Marquez

Betting Favorite - Marquez

Media Favorite - Marquez

Fan Favorite - Marquez

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