The drama over a tune-up fight between David Diaz and lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez continues.
Though many reports in the past several days point to the bout falling apart due to Diaz asking for a higher purse than Marquez is willing to provide, new reports out of Mexico say the bout will continue.
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Originally, Marquez ? Diaz was scheduled for July 2 in the Mexican resort of Cancun. Now Marquez states he will fight in his hometown of Mexico City, against Diaz, on July 16.
Marquez is looking to Diaz as a tune-up for a Manny Pacquiao fight which has been signed for November 12. Advertisement
If Marquez fights in Mexico City, it will be the first time in 17 years since he has boxed in his hometown.
Montiel comeback fight to take place at 122 pounds
After being knocked-out in violent fashion earlier this year by Nonito Donaire, Fernando Montiel returns to the ring on June 25 against Nehomar Cerme?o in Cancun, Mexico.
Both men are coming off defeats and the fight will be contested at 122 pound super bantamweight limit. Montiel has never fought higher than 118 pounds during his career.
Montiel suffered a fractured cheek bone at the hands of Nonito Donaire back in January.
