Juan Manuel Marquez
Nothing much has been heard from the end of Puerto Rican boxer Miguel Cotto as of late. He has been on sabbatical since losing via decision to Canelo “Saul” Alvarez, a fight which he says he should have won.
With no word yet on who the Filipino boxing champ intends to face for his return bout next year, the name of Juan Manuel Marquez has been mentioned among the possible opponents yet again.
Boxer Juan Manual Marquez tells Money to stop dodging Manny
Abel Sanchez, the world-class trainer of world middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, feels that Manny Pacquiao can beat Floyd Mayweather should they finally face off in the ring.
Juan Manuel Marquez, arguably Manny Pacquiao's greatest rival, sided with the Filipino when asked about his opinion on the upcoming bout against American, Chris Algieri.
Manny Pacquiao is set to retire from professional boxing in 2016.
Pacquiao's next fight has been moved from November 16 to November 23 this year, because Celine Dion is set to have a concert on November 8 at the Cotai Arena at the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Macau.
Pacquiao's next fight could happen in Macau, and Marquez is at the top of the list of choices.
According to the California State Athletic Commission, Juan Manuel Marquez made $1.4 million while Mike Alvarado made $650,000 after their fight on May 17. The winner, Marquez, also gets the chance to face Manny Pacquiao, current WBO welterweight titleholder if they choose.
Pacquiao versus Marquez Part Five may be in the works after Marquez was amazed by the Filipino's showing in his previous fight against Bradley on April 13.
WBO Light Welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov is reportedly eyeing a possible showdown with Mexican boxing legend Juan Manuel Marquez at some point next year, the Russian boxer's manager confirmed this week.
Is Marquez ducking a rematch with Pacquiao?
Is Marquez ducking a rematch with Pacquiao?
Manny Pacquiao could still have an opportunity to avenge his loss to Juan Manuel Marquez last December with a potential fifth showdown between the two legendary fighters in Mexico City next year.
Boxing fans might have seen the last of Juan Manuel Marquez as he appears determined to retire after suffering a split-decision loss to Timothy Bradley in their 12-round welterweight title fight on Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
