Rafael Marquez/ Next Defense

**abdiel2k3** · 10-29-2004, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by whdempsey

Rafael Marquez oughta scrap the fight with Mauricio Pastrana and try to get Genaro Gracia instead. Unless Marquez stops Pastrana, a second win over him will prove nothing.

Speaking of bantamweights, how great would it be if Julio Zarate wins the WBA belt, and the Mexicans get together to start unifying the title?

obvioulsy thats why he wants a second shot at pastrana
he wants to get the KO
or maybe hes just managed to work himself back in the rankings

**Mr. Ryan** · 10-29-2004, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by abdiel2k3

obvioulsy thats why he wants a second shot at pastrana
he wants to get the KO
or maybe hes just managed to work himself back in the rankings

I want to see the rematch with Timmy Austin. The first fight was fight of the year stuff, and alot of questions need answering about Rafael Marquez that only "The Cincinatti Kid" can answer.

**whdempsey** · 10-29-2004, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by asian_sensation

I want to see the rematch with Timmy Austin. The first fight was fight of the year stuff, and alot of questions need answering about Rafael Marquez that only "The Cincinatti Kid" can answer.

Very true. The only problem is Austin. He's been outta the ring now since last year. Anyway, once he gets his **** together, I'd love to see the rematch.

**whdempsey** · 10-29-2004, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by abdiel2k3

obvioulsy thats why he wants a second shot at pastrana
he wants to get the KO
or maybe hes just managed to work himself back in the rankings

The second one. Pastrana never dropped that much, and his Rafael's management is good enough to know that he probably won't get the kayo. Furthermore, the fight was offered to Mauricio Martinez, he refused it, and they only went to Pastrana cuz he's the next highest ranked. Really, though, they should have looked farther down. At, say, Genaro Garcia...the last man to beat Marquez.

Rafael Marquez/ Next Defense