Marquez Eyes Mayweather Win, Then 147-Pound Title

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

If Juan Manuel Marquez is able to pull off a major upset by beating Floyd Mayweather Jr. on September 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, trainer/manager Nacho Beristain would like to see his fighter get a shot at the welterweight title, possibly at a catch-weight. If Marquez is able to beat Mayweather, don't be surprised if the Mexican warrior immediately targets the Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto winner. Pacquiao and Cotto face off for the WBO welterweight title at the catch-weight of 145-pounds, only a pound higher than the catch-weight for Mayweather-Marquez. [details]

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the man means business..... lets get thru 9/19 first tho!!

[Bhopreign]

JMM seems to be saying whatever it takes to motivate him.

[F l i c k e r]

Nooooooooooo. Marquez, just stick to the 140 title. He will be fighting dudes who are normally 170 pounds.... Joshua Clottey. etc etc.

[Zarco]

wow, this dude is crazy lol

[Sox8055]

props to Marquez, but Mayweather's going to kill him come Sept. 19th.

[Mighty_Windir]

You the man Marquez but cmon....Marquez vs Cotto?

R.I.P brother.

[Datu Puti]

An upset is gonna be difficult but not impossible. The pressure is on MAYWEATHER, for a couple of reasons. One Mayweather was the #1 lb4lb before he retired, he's undefeated, and has never been hurt or KO, plus he is the naturally bigger guy. JMM on the other hand, has never fought at this weight class, is the smaller guy and already face defeat. Going into the fight more pressure would be on Mayweather, specially if this becomes competitive and it goes the distance.

[Spacey1991]

Nooooooooooo. Marquez, just stick to the 140 title. He will be fighting dudes who are normally 170 pounds.... Joshua Clottey. etc etc.

Co-sign, should JMM win I will wish him all the best, but the best option is to go to 140... even 140 sounds like a push to the guy.

[LilGizmo562]

I agree with a lot of you guys, Marquez, win the 4th title at 140, more possible then at 147.