Marquez: If Morales Offer Isn't Good, I'm Going To 140

By Jhonny Gonzalez

If the money presented falls short of his expectations, WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez will move up to junior welterweight to chase a fourth title. Golden Boy Promotions is trying to make a fight between Marquez and Erik Morales for April 9 in Las Vegas. During a charity event with the WBO in Mexico, Marquez said he was willing to face Morales but only under the right financial conditions. 

"Let's wait and see what happens with Golden Boy, I have a meeting with them on the 20th of this month. Regarding that fight, we have to first talk with [Golden Boy President] Oscar de la Hoya and then make a decision as to whether or not we will face [Morales]. We are fighters and we'll face anyone, as I've done throughout my career. If there is a good purse, I'll accept, otherwise I would go up to junior welterweight and look for a fourth world title," Marquez told Osiris Cruz.