WORLD Featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico has taken another definitive step in spoiling a proposed superfight versus Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao scheduled on May 22.The 30-year-old Marquez, holder of the World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) 126-lb titles, has agreed to face compatriot Guty Espadas in an all-Mexican world championship duel.
The 29-year-old Espadas is the same boxer who eked out an 11th round Technical Decision win versus legendary Filipino boxer Luisito Espinosa due to a cut on the Mexican?s eyebrow in a battle for the vacant WBC Featherweight crown on April 14, 2000 in Merida, Mexico. Espadas recently stated his intentions of fighting Marquez and get another opportunity of ruling the division, which the latter accepted.
Talks are ongoing between the camps of Marquez and Espadas to come up with a conclusive deal
