One of the interested spectators at this weekend?s rematch between WBA junior middleweight king Miguel Cotto and former champion Antonio Margarito was Mexico City?s Juan Manuel Marquez.
A three-division champion and the reigning WBA/WBO lightweight champion of the world, Marquez is a little over three weeks removed from another sterling performance in his Hall-of-fame career, having pushed Manny Pacquiao to the limit in their trilogy bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Many
Many felt that Marquez?s precise counter-punching and dictation of the fight was more than enough to warrant a victory but he would see a majority decision go against him.
Speaking to ESNewsReporting.com?s Elie Seckbach while in New York, Marquez gave and update on his life.
?I feel happy. I feel happy being here in New York,? said Marquez. ?I feel happy but I feel angry because the judges gave another decision.?
Marquez was asked for his interested in a fourth fight with Pacquiao but it seems to be the furthest thing from his mind.
?I don?t know. Right now I?m going to rest and I don?t know what happens in the future,? Marquez said candidly. Advertisement
Marquez was asked for his opinion of a fight between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., whom he lost to in September of 2009.
Given Floyd?s amazing ability to adapt and his counter-punching prowess, it seemed like an easy pick for Marquez.
?I think Mayweather. Because of the styles. He?s a different style,? Marquez stated.
