The Marquez vs Diaz 2 fight is one of the most anticipated boxing events of the year.
The first time Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz met inside the ring, their fight was named as “Fight of the Year” for 2009 by Ring magazine and ESPN.com.
It will be no surprise then if their rematch on July 31, 2010 will again be considered for the award for 2010.
After suffering his first ever defeat and losing his WBA Super Featherweight Title to Juan Carlos Salgado last October 10, 2009, Jorge “Golden Boy” Linares returns inside the ring to make a fresh start.
He will face Rocky Juarez in the undercard for the Marquez vs Diaz 2 rematch on July 31, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
WBA featherweight champion Chris John (42-0-2, 22 KO) staked his world title against Rocky Juarez (28-4-1, 20 KO) in Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, USA last February 28, 2009.
However, that fight ended in a very controversial draw with all judges scoring it 114-114.
To settle the score, the two boxers met again in the ring as an undercard to “Number One / Numero Uno” which top-billed Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez on September 19, 2009 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Number One/Numero Uno: Floyd Mayweather, Jr. vs Juan Manuel Marquez was one of the most anticipated boxing events this year as it featured two of the best boxers there is.
It was scheduled for September 19, 2009 (September 20, Sunday here in the Philippines) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
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On September 19, 2009 (September 20, Sunday here in the Philippines) at the at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Floyd “Pretty Boy” Mayweather, Jr. will face Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez at a catchweight of 144 lbs.
This will be Mayweather’s first fight after a 16-month retirement after he defeated Ricky Hatton. Meanwhile, this fight follows Marquez’ title defense against Juan Diaz last February 28, 2009.
The fight is billed as “Number One / Numero Uno” since Mayweather is the former #1 pound-for-pound boxer whole Marquez is Mexico’s #1 boxer.
