Why don't we call the Floyd-Marquez fight what it really is?

[tito yuca]

It is a compliment to Floyd above anything else that people are giving Marquez absolutely no chance.

Exactly, I've always said that Mayweather haters contradict themselves more than anyone else. They hold him to different standards and demand more of him, and by doing this they are subconsciously recognizing he is in a class of his own.

I dont seem to recall Shane Mosley or Roberto Duran having a problem with moving from 135 to 147 to challenge the best welterweight in the sport.

Yeah, no one gave boxing darlings SRL and ODLH any **** for fighting them, and they LOST. There is an even smaller size difference between Floyd and JMM than SRL-Duran or ODLH-Shane at the times they fought (and the apparently irrelevant fact that Floyd is coming off a 2-year layoff), yet Floyd is the coward? Makes no sense.

I consider it an ok fight, I really do not see a bad thing about 2 great fighters going at it, one is a little bigger that happeans all the time though.

Most concise and precise assessment of this fight.

I don't even call it a tuneup, it's going to be an exhibition. A tuneup would be against a threat, somebody that will test you but, you're most surely gonna be able to come out on top. A tuneup fight for May would be like him vs: Collazo, Hlatschwhatever, Quintana, Urango, Torres, somebody along those lines would've served as a better tuneup.

What are you smoking? JMM is a million times better than ALL those cats. If you mean that they would be better tuneups because of the size, well, they are all bigger than Floyd, yet none of their skills are remotely good enough to give Floyd the problems JMM could present to him.

[elchurro420]

this fight is actually gonna be a good fight. u people are too caught up in this weight ****...the weight is not that big of a deal! marquez usually relies more on his smarts anyway. i don't think it's gonna be a one sided fight either like many people here think, it's gonna be competitive i must say. don't make the mistake of counting marquez out either he definitely has the capability to pull an upset.if u fail to realize that it's gonna be a really good fight because these guys are 2 of the best tactical fighters out there, then i think u really don't know what a being a boxing fan is

[tito yuca]

Great post Tito, didn't agree all the way but agreed with most. I'd like to also add that Marquez being Floyd's opponent, is so that Floyd could send a message because most believe JMM beat Pacquiao. This would spark some hype. Also Marquez is a big name, so that'll bring interest and he is the type of opponent Mayweather could come back with a "****" with.

Mayweather isn't gonna step in there to bring us a boring performance, he is gonna step in there with the intent to destroy, leave us hardcore fans/ casuals fans saying "Damn, did you see that ****?!". You people gotta remember, Marquez being his next opponent was a good idea because

1. Alot of people had Marquez beating Pacquiao twice, this would spark bigger interest between Mayweather vs Pacquiao, if both can win their next fight.

2. Yes, Marquez is a division smaller, completely understandable but Mayweather is coming off a 2 year layoff and against Marquez who is rated 2nd on the P4P list.

3. While Marquez shouldn't be overlooked, Mayweather is all wrong for him, this isn't just someone Mayweather can beat, this is an opponent Mayweather could totally annihilate. I'm not just saying that because of Marquez's size, P4P I'd still call this a mismatch. Don't look for Mayweather to put on a clinic, he's gonna walk Marquez down, while being cautious of Marquez's right hand/ uppercut. Its gonna be a great fight.

All great points, very true.

By the way, I'm curious, what parts of my post did you not agree with?

[Doctor_Tenma]

All great points, very true.

By the way, I'm curious, what parts of my post did you not agree with?

Nope, agree all the way, misunderstood something you said. Thought you said Marquez wasn't a tune up. On the real, Marquez is ring rust remover for Floyd, still should be a good one to watch. Can't wait to see 24/7, wish my boy Guzman would have hit the undercard but still good so far.

[Marlin26]

well as i see it this fight could go 2 ways, floyds skill takes over and makes JMM look like an amatuer which personally i believe wont happen, you cant count JMM out ever no matter who he's facing

or JMM well go in there and beat floyd around. Once again highly unlikely becuase floyd is'nt ****** enough to get into a trading match with JMM.

alot of people seem to be gettin somewhat childish in this thread, sure i can understand why some people dont like floyd becuase honestly neither do i, i hate the mans guts and im a big fan of marquez. But in a completely unbiased opinion i will say that Floyd has the bigger chance of winning considering he's a tad bit bigger but that has rarely anything to do with it, its his ring generalship and overall skill he brings into the ring. JMM on the otherhand cant be counted out as a tune up becuase JMM is far from a tune up, he in my opinion is one of the better opponents mayweather has faced even considering he is coming from a lower weightclass.

Thats another thing, people taking this size advantage into such a big detail, SIZE DOES NOT MATTER! its been proven time and time again yet everyone is getting their panty's in a knot over this fight. If Marquez loses then oh well i guess floyd stays undefeated and Marquez lost to a very skilled fighter and if Marquez wins well then hidey ho! ide be happy, floyd would get a loss and JMM would have Floyd on his resume of defeated fighters.

So everyone lets all just take a deep breath...and wait until september 19th when we'll get to see what will happen

[KittenFlaps]

Could be a tune up, could be an amazing match. Regardless I dont want to be the person who didn't see it live if it is a great fight, or even worse a Marquez upset ruined the next day by someone.

[sycomantz]

Boxing is full of agenda's pull****er.

WTF is your point?

If JMM is a tuneup for floyd than so is Pac and Cotto.

Lets not kid ourselves here.

how is that so when cotto nor pac has beenona 2 year lay off?

while cotto isnt the same cottopre marg b/c please, if cotto's didnt look the way he did against marg pac wouldnt be fighting him and all these lames wouldnt get pac a chase in hell of beating cotto.

i hope cotto has his swag back and destroys Pac but at the same time..i want a fully confident Pac that beats Cotto to come into a fight with Mayweather riding high so May can beat that ass

[Picazo]

tune up, i thought you fan boys would stop this by now....tune up? please open your eyes, half you guys probly first heard of marquez when he came up to may. This is no tune up, mark my words. This will be a good fight. marquez has been held down and robbed for far too long, since hes had room to speak and box in mainsream hes done great things. Never has he spoken down on an opponent, yall...and yah hes still gonna bring it to yalls boy. MAY is a bully, and will be taught a lesson. A rightful spanking some might call it..and yes, its a well deserved spanking.