Mayweather-Marquez Reviewed By Mexican Boxing Figures

The upcoming fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez, scheduled for July 18 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, is a topic of hot debate in the boxing industry. Marquez moves up by nearly two weight divisions to meet Mayweather at a catch-weight of 143-pounds. Several well-known figures in the Mexican boxing scene take a look at the biggest fight of Marquez's career.

Tiburcio Garcia, who trained Jose Luis Castillo for both fights against Mayweather, says Marquez is more than able to pull off the upset.

"He has to be focused, and have discipline in the ring. Against Manny Pacquiao he showed a lot. For him to beat Mayweather is not impossible. Juan Manuel should take advantage of Floyd's inactivity. Both of them have a good a boxing technique but if Márquez arrives without fear, he is going to win", Garcia said to The Record.

Rudy Perez, who trained Marco Antonio Barrera, among others, says the experience of Marquez will be the key.

"Without a doubt this will be a battle of strategies but Marquez can beat him because he is more intelligent," Perez said.

Former champion Erik Morales, who wants to fight Marquez down the road, says the fight will be a tough one for his countryman.

"Although I think it's difficult, I believe Marquez can get the upset. I would for him to win. It took him a lot to get to this level and now he is here. It would be very good for him and for Mexican boxing, if he won. But Mayweather is a natural welterweight and Marquez is a natural super featherweight. If he can handle the weight, he should be able to win," Morales said.

Younger brother Rafael Marquez, doesn't think the weight will be a problem.

"I don't believe the weight will influence the fight. The two are more or less the same in stature and that is important. I believe that the experience of my brother will get him the victory over a slippery opponent such as Mayweather," Marquez said.

Source: boxingscene.com