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How come Marquez doesn't fight Soto? | BoxingScene Community

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How come Marquez doesn't fight Soto?

F_l_i_c_k_e_r16y ago

I was bored yesterday night so I started watching some old fights, well not too old but it wasn't like it was yesterday. I couldn't think of anyone to watch so I just said screw it and decided to watch some Humberto Soto fights again. Does anyone think Zorrita-Marquez would be a better fight to see than Marquez-Diaz II? I know Zorrita has a fight on the 15th but still, I want to know people's opinions on a Marquez-Soto fight.

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jmm really has no reason to fight soto... Besides being WBC lightweight champ and #8 ranked LW by The Ring Magazine. And a much more game opponent than Juan Diaz, who has nothing to offer and already been beaten by Marquez. :dunno:

16y ago

Yeah, but Marquez probably wants to fight a bigger name to get more money.

16y ago

It would be a better fight but c'mon Soto has been traying to get a big fight for years. He ain't getting it now.

16y ago

Pullcounter7451

I was bored yesterday night so I started watching some old fights, well not too old but it wasn't like it was yesterday. I couldn't think of anyone to watch so I just said screw it and decided to watch some Humberto Soto fights again. Does anyone think Zorrita-Marquez would be a better fight to see than Marquez-Diaz II? I know Zorrita has a fight on the 15th but still, I want to know people's opinions on a Marquez-Soto fight. jmm really has no reason to fight soto...

16y ago

Soto Marquez would be alot better then Marquez Diaz it would be a great fight for Humberto because he needs a big name win to propel him into the real world class standard its a shame that the Valero fight didnt come off last year would have been an absolute war

16y ago

Soto is a bigger threat than Diaz for Marquez, that fight would actually make a lot more sense and would be action packed.

16y ago

It would be an interesting fight. Top Rank might be the reason why it hasn't been made. Why is that? I don't think Soto is that big of a name to make complications between GBP and Top Rank. But Juan Manuel Marquez vs Humberto Soto would be an awesome fight. When I imagine it, I see a chess match happening. It would definately be an intense match up and it sure beats Juan Diaz rematch like Soy said.

16y ago

Should be a better fight, but Marquez-Diaz II would get more PPV

16y ago

It would be an interesting fight. Top Rank might be the reason why it hasn't been made.

16y ago

Doctor_Tenma4618

I agree man. It beats facing Juan Diaz again.

16y ago