Juan Manuel Marquez -vs- Ali Funeka at 135? Poll.

[DrewWoodside]

This is a tough one. JMM is a warrior but is prone to getting tagged alot at this point in his career. Marquez was stunned by pillow fisted Diaz so it's hard to imagine that Funeka couldn't hurt him if he wanted to.

I don't think Funeka's workrate is too much for JMM but I do think JMM's bodywork would really bother Funeka.

I like Marquez but that's only because I question Funeka's toughness and his awkwardness makes him hard to pin down.

Funeka's cross is pretty nasty and imo his work in the clinches and in close was pretty decent for such a lanky guy.

[mexpwr915]

I'm a huge marquez supporter but Funeka is a physical freak. At 6'1 and 135lbs, he is not an easy fight for anyone. The guy has a great jab and he looks to be in his prime. I've seen both of his fights, in the US, and I don't see JMM beating this kid.

[Joe2608]

Funeka looked great against Guzman, i wouldn't be surprised if he decisioned Marquez.

[Shadow boxer 3]

bumping non pac/floyd threads

[Iceta]

I think JMM could beat him, but if they fought and Funeka happened to do enough to get the win by decision, hopefully good ol Richie won't screw him over again. JMM is sadly not interested in these kind of fights anymore even though I think he could beat these guys. Do I blame him? Not really I guess.

[DrewWoodside]

I think JMM could beat him, but if they fought and Funeka happened to do enough to get the win by decision, hopefully good ol Richie won't screw him over again. JMM is sadly not interested in these kind of fights anymore even though I think he could beat these guys. Do I blame him? Not really I guess.

JMM's got 2 or 3 top form performances left in him at best. Hard to blame him for attempting to lure a Hatton back in the ring.