Comments Thread For: Marquez vs. Alvarado Set For 5/17 At The Forum in L.A.

[JakeNDaBox]

Terms have been reached for a catchweight bout between Juan Manuel Marquez and Mike Alvarado. Representatives for both sides have confirmed that the bout will take place on May 17 at The Forum in Los Angeles.

An agreed-upon maximum catchweight of 143 lb. has been designated for the scheduled 12-round fight, which will air on HBO. [Click Here To Read More]

[Hougigo]

Oh, 143 huh. I wonder if Alvarado will still be a skeleton

[T18Z]

Terms have been reached for a catchweight bout between Juan Manuel Marquez and Mike Alvarado. Representatives for both sides have confirmed that the bout will take place on May 17 at The Forum in Los Angeles.

An agreed-upon maximum catchweight of 143 lb. has been designated for the scheduled 12-round fight, which will air on HBO. [Click Here To Read More]

Nice avoiding Provodnikov, Marquez.

Just retire already.

[sugarsmosley]

Cool, put a sexy cofeature on it and I'll be pumped for 5/17

[ModernTalking]

I thought Marquez didn't have time for worthless fights anymore.

[sugarsmosley]

Nice avoiding Provodnikov, Marquez.

Just retire already.

lol pac-JMM 5 is next, arum basically confirmed it with this fight.

alvarado is going to have to KO JMM

[VAGAB0ND]

Cool, put a sexy cofeature on it and I'll be pumped for 5/17

Sexy co-feature, huh? How about Chris Arreola vs. Andy Ruiz? It don't get much sexier than that, .

[wansen64]

He turns down a title shot with Ruslan for Alvarado?

I don't get it but he must have his reasons.

[JmH Reborn]

He turns down a title shot with Ruslan for Alvarado?

I don't get it but he must have his reasons.

Just avoiding tough fights, per the usual - begging meanwhile for another title shot against the same dudes

The "Legend" rises again

I hope Alvarado KOs him oblivion

[VAGAB0ND]

He turns down a title shot with Ruslan for Alvarado?

I don't get it but he must have his reasons.

1. Provodnikov has a title Marquez already had. 2. This is a tuneup fight to get ready for the winner of Pacquiao/Bradley, which = $$$ and a chance at a title at 147. What the f**k is there not to get?