Thursday, June 4, 2009

Mayweather vs. Marquez Tale of the Tape

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Basic Stats and Info:
  • Welterweight
  • Fights: 39-0 with 25 KOs
  • Nickname: Pretty Boy
  • Height: 5'8"
  • Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Date of Birth: February 24, 1977
  • Some Interesting Facts: Last opponent was Ricky Hatton. Retired last June 2008 but came back this year and will face Marquez. This is rumored to be the result of what title was given to Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao.
Juan Manuel Marquez
  • Lightweight/Welterweight
  • Fights: 50-4-1
  • Nickname: Dinamita
  • Height: 5'7"
  • Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico
  • Date of Birth: August 23, 1973
  • Some Interesting Facts: Former WBA, IBF, and WBO featherweight champion, former WBC super featherweight champion, and current Ring, WBA, and WBO lightweight champion. One of his best fight was his fight against Manny Pacquiao. Now he will face the undefeated Mayweather.