Oscar De La Hoya believes that WBO/WBA lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez is catching Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the right time. De La Hoya promotes Marquez under his Golden Boy Promotions banner. The fight takes place on July 18 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
De La Hoya believes Mayweather has taken off for too long, and Marquez has the style to win. Mayweather last fought in December 2007, stopping Ricky Hatton in ten rounds. The fight will take place at a catch-weight below 145-pounds.
"Marquez will win thanks to his conditioning and his combination punching, especially his counter-attacks. This it is the perfect opportunity for Juan Manuel because Mayweather has been out of the ring for [almost] two years," De La Hoya was quoted by El Nuevo Dia.
"He will handle Mayweather's jab to the body. Marquez will be able to throw his uppercut. It is a strong and unique weapon for him"
De La Hoya lost a close decision to Mayweather in May 2007. He says the jab was winning the fight for him in the early rounds. He is advising Marquez to depend on the jab.
"During the first six rounds, I was dominating him easy thanks to the jab. I advised Marquez to utilize the jab, but with more aggressiveness. Mayweather does not like to get hit. I am positive that Juan Manuel will win", De La Hoya said.
De La Hoya believes Mayweather has taken off for too long, and Marquez has the style to win. Mayweather last fought in December 2007, stopping Ricky Hatton in ten rounds. The fight will take place at a catch-weight below 145-pounds.
"Marquez will win thanks to his conditioning and his combination punching, especially his counter-attacks. This it is the perfect opportunity for Juan Manuel because Mayweather has been out of the ring for [almost] two years," De La Hoya was quoted by El Nuevo Dia.
"He will handle Mayweather's jab to the body. Marquez will be able to throw his uppercut. It is a strong and unique weapon for him"
De La Hoya lost a close decision to Mayweather in May 2007. He says the jab was winning the fight for him in the early rounds. He is advising Marquez to depend on the jab.
"During the first six rounds, I was dominating him easy thanks to the jab. I advised Marquez to utilize the jab, but with more aggressiveness. Mayweather does not like to get hit. I am positive that Juan Manuel will win", De La Hoya said.
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