By Quinton Emerson: Much of the talk about this fight has to do with Floyd Mayweather Jr. having lost something since his last fight. Now I admit that’s a possibility, but it’s unlikely. When great fighters lose ability it’s not just because of age. Not taking care of their bodies and bad habits also contribute to that. And as we all know Floyd is a gym rat so that’s not an issue.
What seems to be lost in all this is the fact that Juan Manuel Marquez is 36 years old. Just from watching him on the HBO Mayweather-Marquez 24/7, he comes across as desperate ageing fighter. Why else would he eat raw quail eggs or drink his own urine? Marquez has never been a gifted fighter like a Pacquiao or Mayweather. Marquez is a good fighter that works hard. His biggest strength is his ability to adjust but I question that.
The reason he has to make those adjustments is because of his flaws. In the first fight with Pacquiao, he adjusted after being cut and knocked down three times with the same punch. Now this is not meant to discredit Marquez but rather level out the argument about losing something.
Roy Jones just proved against Jeff Lacy that talent stays past your prime. How much and how long depends on the fighter.
The bottom line is that Floyd is a great fighter. Marquez is a good fighter that comes up short in his biggest moments like Oscar De La Hoya. If Floyd is his old self he might actually stop Marquez. If he’s 70% of his old self he’ll win on points. Either way he wins.
Source: boxingnews24.com
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