Mayweather/Marquez 24/7 - Full Information and Times

[Equinox]

So David Haye v Wladimir Klitschko doesn't even get a countdown.

But Mayweather v Marquez gets a 4 part 24/7.

LMAO, Thats some classic American bull**** there

lol. cause im sure hbo(an emerican based network) would rather spend their money on promoting their free klitschko vs haye telecast(2 fighters that every big in america) haye has never even been on hbo.

im pretty sure theyd rather invest in their upcoming ppv with the number one american boxer vs the number one mexican boxer.

[PROD]

On the short list of todays most technically proficient fighters, Mayweather, Marquez and Hopkins would undeniably rate as the top three in debatable order. That two of them will meet this summer is a more exciting prospect than it may be in practice, when the bell rings and two counterpunchers try to figure out who leads the dance.

Their personalities vary so much; the conceited self assured braggadocio, and the quietly humble technician. Marquez betrays his bemusement with only a slight smirk or a ****ed eyebrow, while Mayweather proclaims loud and often that he is still the biggest and the best the sport has to offer.

For all that startling juxtaposition of demeanor, if one were to chop Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez into a heap of one pound cubes, and then measure the boxing acuity within each dismembered piece, there would likely be little to separate them. But this isn't a mythical match-up pitting them, theoretically, at each man's best weight, it's going to be a bona-fide fight at a weight that favors the naturally larger Mayweather, considerably; 144lbs.

The boxer known across message boards as "PBF", for Pretty Boy Floyd, could just as well have gotten his nickname shortcut from Pretty Big Favorite, as he'll enter this pound for pound showdown as a solid bet to win handily.

Three major factors have placed Mayweather so clearly as the preordained winner in the eyes of virtually everyone. He's got the size and speed advantage, and of course youth. Both natural counter punchers, some have gone so far as to flatly state that anything Marquez does, Mayweather does better.

A closer look, indeed confirms Mayweather's advantages, though they are not so steep as one might have been led to believe by the overwhelming sentiment of assured victory for Floyd. Height is a near wash with only an inch separating them. While the reach advantage, measured as it should be from fist to armpit, is 22 inches for Marquez and 26 inches for Mayweather. Four inches is enough to make a difference, however Floyd doesn't fight tall or long, and in the end, his most recognizable advantage will clearly be his outstanding hand speed.

But after all these stat based musings, as the saying goes, fights aren't fought on paper. In fact, they are fought for paper and in the case of "Money May" it has been suggested that his un-retirement is due largely to financial woes.

What effect this would have on his passion for fighting is debatable, but regardless of Floyd's mental state, one intangible among many (and I believe the chief advantage Marquez can claim) is indeed the mental edge. The pressure is off, as no one is predicting he'll win, and several threads are coming together to make this the penultimate fight of Marquez's career; the bout that will ultimately deliver or steal away a last shot at the white whale, to his Captain Ahab; Manny Pacquiao.

.... the rest at:

http://theboxingbulletin.blogspot.com/2009/05/juan-manuel-marquez-gambler.html

[GJaime99]

it says it's marquez' first 24/7..but didn't he do one with pacquiao?.just curious.

No bro, they had a Countdown to Marquez/Pacquiao, similar, but it's a one time show, not a 4 part series... one in the same tho

[Iceta]

I wonder if Roger and Floyd Sr will talk a lot of **** about Nacho. Man, Beristain looks like someone not to be screwed with. All three of these guys hate Freddie Roach though.

[MissDeeCole]

least interesting 24/7 yet

[FRESHMC2]

i cant wait for this fight! i dont know how people say its not gonna be interesting??? its 2 of the best fighters in the world, and Marquez has the biggest heart in the sport! hes not gonna stop till he gets the pacman again!