Marquez vs Morales is on according to El Terrible

According to former three division champion Erik "El Terrible" Morales, he received a call from Golden Boy Promotions who advised him that a deal was reached with WBO/WBA lighte champion Juan Manuel Marquez, and their fight would move forward on April 9 in Las Vegas with HBO involved. Morales said "some outstanding issues" with Marquez were fixed. "The fight will move forward," said Morales.

Morales plans to start training in the mountains of Temoaya. WBC President Jose Sulaiman has confirmed that his organization approved Golden Boy's request to have Marquez and Morales battle for the lightweight version of the "diamond belt," which is valued at $50,000.

"The only diamond belt is owned by world champion Manny Pacquiao. He won the only diamond belt that exists in the market," said Sulaiman. "The fight between Morales and Marquez would be the third fight for the title. It was previously at stake before but the fight ended in a draw [referring to the fight between Bernard Hopkins and Jean Pascal on Dec. 19]."

gomez1012 wrote:April 9th PPV Card so far

Marquez vs Morales
Katsidis vs Robert Guerrero
Macklin vs Winky Wright

As for Jorge Linares, Jason Litzau passed on a chance to face him on that April 9th show. His return will be in April or May

gomez1012 wrote:Litzau passed on a Linares fight

http://twitter.com/stevemaxboxing/status/30316670065053696

As for Jorge Linares, Jason Litzau passed on a chance to face him on that April 9th show. His return will be in April or May

hardcorebee24 wrote:That's strange. Must have been no money and not worth it.

Ali wrote:I told you so

I hope Litzau turning down Linares means he'll face Murray on the Khan undercard.

gomez1012 wrote:

Ali wrote:I told you so

I hope Litzau turning down Linares means he'll face Murray on the Khan undercard.

Whats with Berto vs Ortiz then?

Ali wrote:I told you so

I hope Litzau turning down Linares means he'll face Murray on the Khan undercard.

Gumby wrote:

Ali wrote:I told you so

I hope Litzau turning down Linares means he'll face Murray on the Khan undercard.

Litzau looked pretty good beating a featherweight. He hasn't done anything to show he's a good lightweight.

Although Juan Manuel Marquez-Erik Morales is being heavily discussed & debated the fight ISN'T done yet & it might not get done. Stay tuned.

Ali wrote:I am not really bothered if it happens or not, just hope Macklin gets his chance vs Winky.