Juan Manuel Marquez still has Pacquiao on his mind

Juan Manuel Marquez, the WBA/WBO world lightweight champion, has finally spoken out after weeks of silence. The former three division champion had recently met with Golden Boy Promotions to discuss the possibilty of re-signing with their company, and they offered him a two fight deal which includes a July showdown with IBF 140-pound champion Zab Judah.

Based on what Marquez indicates, he plans to defend his lightweight titles in June or July and then wants Pacquiao in November.

"My goal, the priority in my career is Manny Pacquiao. For several days I've been training for my next fight, scheduled for June or July. It's supposed to be a fight where I will defend my lightweight titles, and in November there could be the fight against Pacquiao. But the reality is, it won't be easy to get that fight," Marquez said.

"If I renew my contract with Golden Boy, there could be a problem. Pacquiao hardly accepts any fights with anyone [who is with] Golden Boy. Another way to make this fight is to go to another company, or work as a free agent."

GrantZilla wrote:Arum rather put Manny against JMM then Cintron. I gurantee that. JMM is on the slide, and The Roach will make sure the fight is at Welter, which JMM has no business fighting at.

Cintron is a Jr Middle and very dangerious, even if he's a total headcase.

UBeeg9cats wrote:At least he knows his situation. He can resign with GBP and get several competitive fights with good paydays or he can go to Top Rank and get the Pac fight. He would make as much in that fight as 2 or 3 other fights. Unfortunately, I see Bob throwing him to the wolves if he loses the Pac fight. I can see Bob having him fight at welter or move back down to face Rios.