Rafa needs to avoid Juanma's early power onslaught

Juanma's too big, too young, too strong for the great Mexican fighter.

I disagree...Marquez best chance is to fight in the inside. His combos are much more quicker there Looks that way, but it's also his greatest danger.... good fight so far!

Wow, be careful Rafa this is when Juanma is dangerous!!!

I disagree...Marquez best chance is to fight in the inside. His combos are much more quicker there

Rafa stopped moving after Juanma started tagging him... trying to get that get back... that's a mistake, he needs to stick to the game plan, box and fight from a distance, stay away from that right hook.

Marquez Round 1? It got close near the end of the round...

Juanma is now listed at 5'5 1/2"... And I just lost my damn stream....

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Lucky you. Not really against Mtagwa he was fighting stupid throwing wild punches and getting tagged when there was no need to. When he fought De Leon he was calm, he hurt him took his time and got a devastating KO. Tonight Juanma will answer al lot of questions and I'm hoping that if he wins the real boxing fans in this site don't dismiss his win saying that Rafa is shot. I'm rooting for Juanma but I'm not so sure that he'll win. I got Juanma's autograph on the top of the right glove (the night of the Oscar Manny fight), along with David Haye, Steven Luevano and Freddie Roach at the bottom of the glove.

Lucky you. Not really against Mtagwa he was fighting stupid throwing wild punches and getting tagged when there was no need to. When he fought De Leon he was calm, he hurt him took his time and got a devastating KO. Tonight Juanma will answer al lot of questions and I'm hoping that if he wins the real boxing fans in this site don't dismiss his win saying that Rafa is shot. I'm rooting for Juanma but I'm not so sure that he'll win. Juanma should silence the non believers with a big win tonight... I think he'll surpass Cotto and come close to Tito in terms of greatness, provided he takes the big challenges. This fight is one of them.... But lets keep in mind, Rafa is no longer in his prime, he's 35 years old and somewhat small for a featherweight. That said, I hope for a great fight tonight. Good Luck to both fighters and may the best man win.

Juanma only really goes gunz blazing when he's got his man hurt... both have been known to hurt thier opponents when they themselves have been hurt... almost time, I'm gonna get some beer! Lucky you. Not really against Mtagwa he was fighting stupid throwing wild punches and getting tagged when there was no need to. When he fought De Leon he was calm, he hurt him took his time and got a devastating KO. Tonight Juanma will answer al lot of questions and I'm hoping that if he wins the real boxing fans in this site don't dismiss his win saying that Rafa is shot. I'm rooting for Juanma but I'm not so sure that he'll win.

It's ON!!!!!

If Juanma put consistent intelligent pressure on Marquez, Marquez won't have a chance. If he goes in guns blazing fighting stupid, Marquez will pick him off and knock his ass out. To me this is a toss up fight and it will finally give us a chance to see what Juanma is all about. Juanma only really goes gunz blazing when he's got his man hurt... both have been known to hurt thier opponents when they themselves have been hurt... almost time, I'm gonna get some beer!

If Juanma put consistent intelligent pressure on Marquez, Marquez won't have a chance. If he goes in guns blazing fighting stupid, Marquez will pick him off and knock his ass out. To me this is a toss up fight and it will finally give us a chance to see what Juanma is all about.

Thats the last thing he needs to do. Rafa gets hurt in exchances ala the vazquez fights. He needs to box nd keep his chin tucked if he wants to win. That's what I'm referring to... He needs to take pointers from is big bro and box intelligently, especially with Juanma... hopefully Daniel Zaragoza has come up with the right gameplan and Rafa follows it.

If Marquez can survive the first 6 rounds, then I see him dominating the later rounds.

OK, has this **** started yet or what? Or do we still have like 45 more mins??? 7PM on the west coast?

he sure does.. this fight will be over earlier than ppl thnik I can see that happening if Rafa tries to prove his machismo... he needs to box this kid early and invest in body shots.

This fight will boil down to how well each guy can deal with the others power because both get hit a lot and like to brawl. I think Juanma just has too much power for Rafa and will stop him but Rafa is a sharp puncher and has enough skills to make this very exciting while it lasts. yeah. juanma has better speed/movement aswell imo

This fight will boil down to how well each guy can deal with the others power because both get hit a lot and like to brawl. I think Juanma just has too much power for Rafa and will stop him but Rafa is a sharp puncher and has enough skills to make this very exciting while it lasts.