Marquez Turns 36, Birthday Gift is Mayweather Win
By Mark Vester
Juan Manuel Marquez turned 36-years-old on Sunday. He took a day off from his training in Mexico to spend time with his wife, three children and other family and friends. He moves up by nearly two weight divisions to face Floyd Mayweather Jr. on September 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
"Since this fight arrived, I knew that my birthday would cross [along the way]. What better gift than a victory over Mayweather," Marquez said. "In reality there are very few that I get together with my family in this fashion during training. I try to always separate my work and my home. Right now it is simply my birthday I wanted to dedicate the day to my family and good friends," Marquez told The Record.
Marquez is less than a month away from the fight. He thanks everything that boxing has given him so far.
"In the 36-years of my life, I've seen a lot of things change and I can only thank God for giving me these new and very good opportunities, but above all, for giving me the health to continue giving everything in a sport as hard as the boxing," Marquez said.
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