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FIGHTHYPE \\ MARQUEZ: "I KNOW WHERE HE'S BEEN HURT AND I'M GOING FOR IT"

MARQUEZ: "I KNOW WHERE HE'S BEEN HURT AND I'M GOING FOR IT"

July 23, 2009

Reports out of Mexico City, where five-time World Champion Juan Manuel Marquez is back in training for his scheduled September 19 bout (at MGM Grand in Las Vegas and televised live on HBO Pay-Per-View®) against Floyd Mayweather (Mayweather vs. Marquez "Number One/Numero Uno"), confirm that Marquez is bigger, stronger and punching "to the body" harder than ever as he pushes his training regime to new heights in preparation for his ultimate challenge against Mayweather.

Eyewitnesses say it is evident that not only is Marquez bigger, but his training includes a special focus on body work and technique as he looks to defeat the undefeated Mayweather, a six-time World Champion in five weight divisions.

"I know where he's been hurt and I'm going for it," said Marquez. "He is vulnerable now and I will take advantage of his weakness with a body attack that emphasizes two things-the right and the left."

Another testament to this new resolve are his grueling two-hour runs in the mountains of Nevado de Toluca at a staggering elevation of 13,500 feet.

"The mountain is a magic place and gives me the freedom to visualize the night of the fight and how I am going to beat him," said Marquez. "It is also building my endurance, making my legs stronger and building muscle across my whole body."

Marquez has also been adding weight as he works through technique in training.

Marquez finished, "I've been working gradually with the extra weight, which is going to be pure muscle and make me stronger than ever by the time I step in the ring September 19. Mayweather is going to be the first one to feel the difference."

I don't know if Marquez is going to win this one as he is going in against a stronger craftier boxer in Mayweather but he certainly has a great chance. He better hope that rib injury hub bub that canceled the first date it true.

[daveschaub]

I think Marquez must prove it in actions and not in pure words alone. Mayweather has never been defeated while he had suffered defeat from a Filipino boxer. Mayweather has been named pound for pound boxer by boxing afficionados while he has never won that title. Mayweather has weathered the storms so to speak, and still remains undefeated.

[nemic1]

Uh...Marquez stands no chance in hell against Mayweather!

[ThumbWarChamp]

I'd like to see mayweather get in the ring with Pacquiao! l dont think mayweather would want to risk his title!