Saturday's Mayweather Marquez odds are obviously favoring Floyd "Money" Mayweather, who is coming out of retirement after 16 months to take on Juan Manuel Marquez, and while it won't be an easy fight, Mayweather should be able to keep his record perfect.
Mayweather Marquez Odds - Saturday, September 19, 9:00 PM ET
Mayweather (39-0, 25 KOs) has it all to be an online betting favorite: technique, defense, knockout power and showmanship. He's been a champion in five weight classes, retiring as the WBC welterweight champion, and at a catchweight of 144 pounds, this fight is seemingly right up his alley. Mayweather put on a great show in his last fight against Ricky Hatton, dancing around the British fighter's power shots before knocking him out in the 10th round. Previous to that, Mayweather defeated Oscar De La Hoya in a split decision that was the highest-grossing fight of all time. Even though it was a split decision, many people who make sports picks gave the fight to Mayweather, whose elusiveness frustrated De La Hoya all night.
Marquez (50-4-1, 37 KOs) has a wealth of experience to draw from, as he had 36 amateur fights before turning pro in 1993. He's held belts in three different weight classes, and he's best known for his two fights against Manny Pacquaio, who is currently the top pound-for-pound boxer in the world. In 2004, Marquez took Pacqauio to a draw, but in 2007, Pacquaio was awarded a controversial split decision. Many were hoping for a third fight, but Pacquaio walked away.
Betting services have Mayweather as a huge -450 favorite, and despite his retirement, he's ranked behind Pacquaio in the pound-for-pound rankings. A win over Marquez, who is ranked fourth, would surely put him in line for a megafight against Pacquaio, who first has to get past Miguel Cotto in a welterweight fight in November. Mayweather better not look past Marquez, because Pacquaio will attest to Marquez's toughness. Expect to see a little rust from Mayweather, who hasn't fought December 2007, while Marquez was just in action in February. Still, as he finds his rhythm, look for Mayweather to impose his style on Marquez. Go with Floyd Mayweather in Saturday's sports picks.
Mayweather Marquez Odds - Saturday, September 19, 9:00 PM ET
Mayweather (39-0, 25 KOs) has it all to be an online betting favorite: technique, defense, knockout power and showmanship. He's been a champion in five weight classes, retiring as the WBC welterweight champion, and at a catchweight of 144 pounds, this fight is seemingly right up his alley. Mayweather put on a great show in his last fight against Ricky Hatton, dancing around the British fighter's power shots before knocking him out in the 10th round. Previous to that, Mayweather defeated Oscar De La Hoya in a split decision that was the highest-grossing fight of all time. Even though it was a split decision, many people who make sports picks gave the fight to Mayweather, whose elusiveness frustrated De La Hoya all night.
Marquez (50-4-1, 37 KOs) has a wealth of experience to draw from, as he had 36 amateur fights before turning pro in 1993. He's held belts in three different weight classes, and he's best known for his two fights against Manny Pacquaio, who is currently the top pound-for-pound boxer in the world. In 2004, Marquez took Pacqauio to a draw, but in 2007, Pacquaio was awarded a controversial split decision. Many were hoping for a third fight, but Pacquaio walked away.
Betting services have Mayweather as a huge -450 favorite, and despite his retirement, he's ranked behind Pacquaio in the pound-for-pound rankings. A win over Marquez, who is ranked fourth, would surely put him in line for a megafight against Pacquaio, who first has to get past Miguel Cotto in a welterweight fight in November. Mayweather better not look past Marquez, because Pacquaio will attest to Marquez's toughness. Expect to see a little rust from Mayweather, who hasn't fought December 2007, while Marquez was just in action in February. Still, as he finds his rhythm, look for Mayweather to impose his style on Marquez. Go with Floyd Mayweather in Saturday's sports picks.
