July 30, 2010

By Brett Okamoto

Lightweight world champion Juan Manuel Marquez tipped the scales at 133.5 pounds during Friday’s official weigh-in for his title fight against Juan Diaz this weekend at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. If all goes well for Marquez, it might be the last time he weighs-in that low the rest of his career.

July 27, 2010

By Brett Okamoto

Manny Pacquiao is good. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is better. At least that’s the opinion of one of their common opponents. With the reality still settling in that Pacquiao and Mayweather will not fight in 2010, Juan Manuel Marquez offered his opinion on which of the two would win if they ever meet.

July 20, 2010

By Brett Okamoto

Juan Manuel Marquez was 19 years old when he made his professional boxing debut May 29, 1993. More than 17 years later, Marquez still wakes in the early hours of the morning to run and put hours into the gym - and he's feeling better than ever doing it.

July 13, 2010

By Brett Okamoto

Juan Diaz figures one of two things is going to happen when he faces Juan Manuel Marquez in a lightweight title fight on July 31 at Mandalay Bay. Win, and Diaz will emerge as a true star in the 135-pound division. Lose, and he’ll face the possibility he’s meant to do something else with his life. He’s prepared for both outcomes.

August 1, 2010

By Brett Okamoto

There are a lot of fighters out there who would love to face Juan Manuel Marquez this year. The only problem for Marquez is none of them are named Manny Pacquiao.