After giving so much of himself in three brutally classic boxing bouts against fellow Mexico City native Israel Vazquez during the late 2000?s, many pundits believe that a defeat at the hands of young gun Puerto Rican Juan Manuel Lopez on November 6 will push Rafael Marquez into retirement.
Not the case, if you believe his older brother Juan Manuel Marquez.
After being asked on ESPN?s Golpe a Golpe if a loss will seal Rafael?s fate, Juan Manuel said, ?No…I do not think he will retire. If he losses, it could be a close decision and a rematch could be made.?
Juan Manuel?s words must be taken seriously, as he has an inside track on Rafael no other reporter, or analyst has – the blood ties of brotherhood.
Rafael Marquez (39-5, 35 KOs) will take on Lopez (29-0, 26 KOs) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada with the action carried on American premium cable network Showtime.
