Floyd Mayweather Jr. is going back at the critics who continue to ask for a legit reason that backs his decision to fight Juan Manuel Marquez on September 19 - instead of Manny Pacuqiao, who is considered by most as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the sport. Mayweather sees Marquez as a better fighter and says the Mexican fighter already beat Pacquiao - twice. Pacquiao and Marquez fought to a controversial draw in 2004 and then Pacquiao won a close split decision over Marquez in 2008.
"This fight already has the two best pound for pound fighters in boxing. Marquez is one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world. He was knocked down three times [by Pacquiao] and still got a draw. We all know who won there. I thought Marquez won the second time. I picked the guy who won, not the guy who lost. That tells me to take this fight seriously and to train hard," Mayweather told El Boxeo Vision.
Mayweather claims that he didn't pick Marquez for an easy night of work. He wanted a tough fight. Mayweather is returning from a near two-year layoff but Marquez is moving up from 135 to a catch-weight of 144-pounds.
"I didn't want an easy opponent for my return and that's why I accepted the fight with Juan Manuel Marquez. Marquez is a great Mexican fighter and one of best pound for pound fighters in boxing," Mayweather said.
Source: http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=21690
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