Rafael Marquez took his training up a notch last week as he prepares for his world title battle against undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight champion Juan Manuel “Juanma” Lopez on Saturday, November 6, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The rumble between the pride of México and Puerto Rico, respectively, will be televised live by SHOWTIME Championship
Boxing. The 12-round world championship bout, originally set for Sept. 18, had to be rescheduled after Rafael Marquez injured his right thumb.
“The injury is totally healed. This will be the best preparation of my career. I will work very hard so I defeat Juanma when we meet because I know he will also be in top shape. We are going to give the fans the fight they deserve, which will be nothing less than the fight of the year,” said Marquez.
Marquez is training in México City under the tutelage of Hall of Fame fighter and former world champion Daniel Zaragoza, now a world-class trainer in his own right.
Hmmm… I’ll be pulling for Juanma, an ex-classmate of my daughter and who grew up in the Public housing Project here in Juncos before moving to Caguas. BUT… Rafa Marquez has been and STILL is one of my favorite fighters AND is trained be one of boxing’s ULTIMATE WARRIORS, Daniel Zaragoza, another one of my FAVORITES during his great exciting career.
Yes, I am expecting Juanma to win.. BUT… it really wouldn’t surprise me much if he loses. That’s how much I respect the grit of Rafa Marquez and his brother too.
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