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Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer met with lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez this week in Mexico in an effort to work out a new promotional agreement.
Marquez's contract recently expired, although Golden Boy says it has the right to match any offer for a year. Marquez wants a third fight with Manny Pacquiao, against whom he has two disputed fights, a loss and draw. But if Marquez stays with Golden Boy, it is unlikely he would get a fall fight with Pacquiao should he beat Shane Mosley on May 7, because Pacquiao is promoted by Golden Boy rival Top Rank.
Schaefer told ESPN.com that the meeting went well and that he offered Marquez (52-5-1, 38 KOs) a multifight contract.
Schaefer said that one of the bouts they discussed, which would kick off a new deal if it is agreed to, was a possible July pay-per-view fight against junior welterweight titlist Zab Judah (41-6, 28 KOs), who has openly campaigned for a fight with Marquez. The Mexico native would move up in weight for the bout if it happened.
"Marquez was interested," Schaefer said. "We're talking about it. We've made him a really good offer. That's all I really want to say. I'm not going to discuss what we talked about related to Pacquiao. That's nonproductive to discuss it in the media."
Schaefer did say that as it relates to a possible Judah fight, he had spoken to his promoter, Kathy Duva of Main Events. Schaefer said Duva reiterated their interest in the fight.
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Golden Boy offering a reasonable competitive good bout that should be interesting, i'll pay whatever both guys are good fighters who are exciting to watch.
Yea, I would love to see this fight happen. I respect JMM's skills, and also a Zab Judah fan, so this fight is a no-brainer for me.
Hopefully this can get made.
Make this **** happen!!!Did it say where the fight was going to take place...didnt want to read the article.
No. Its still early days yet. I hope it happens though
JMM will pick him apart easily
The only thing good I've seen with Judah is that 1 punch he landed on Mabuza
I think Judah gives him trouble for the first 4-5 rounds. After that I can see jmm starting to outbox him and start to build up a lead, with Jab slowly mentally shutting down.
Power:Judah
Handspeed:Judah
Footwork:?
Defense:Jmm
Offense:Jmm
Workrate:Jmm
Skillset:Jmm
Intangibles:Jmm
Now that's an interesting fight to me. Both guys are past it, but JMM has more left in the tank. I think JMM stops Judah.
I agree. I think it will be a hell of a fight. I think Jmm wins by ud, but will have a hard time for the first 4 rounds or so