An undefeated super-featherweight is set to spar against Juan Manuel Marquez as the Mexican dual champion upgrades his coat of arms in preparation for his title defense against Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand.
Steve Luevano, a California southpaw with a 22-0 fight (10 knockouts) record that spans a young five-year career, had actually sparred with Marquez last year before the current owner of the International Boxing Federation defeated erstwhile World Boxing Association champion Derrick Gainer in November.
The 23-year-old Luevano last saw action in an eight-rounder in February and is due for his 23rd career fight a week after the Marquez-Pacquiao slugfest scheduled on May 8.
One of Top Rank Promotions? rising junior-lightweight talents, Luevano is said to possess quick and powerful punches, much like Marquez?s upcoming opponent from the Philippines.
