Comments Thread For: Marquez Says He Won't Be Provodnikov's Stepping Stone

[NachoMan]

Wait a minute. Did Marquez himself actually use the term "stepping stone?" From the article, it looks like the "reporter" did some creative ad libbing. Even so, it does seem that JMM wants no part of Provo. Smart man.

[BennyST]

Yet another upset user who can't deal with an opinion other than their own and plays the Garcia/Matthysse card as if that's all the sport comes down to.

Are you kidding me? I can deal with an opinion other than my own mate, what I find utterly laughable and absurd, pitiful actually, is when a boxing scene mob jump on the bandwagon, spout the same post tirelessly and repetitively without thought, against every single shred of evidence to the contrary.

Marquez moved up two divisions to fight the hardest fighter in the sport (not just in this era, but one of the hardest in boxing's long history) to fight at 36. He lost, moved back down and then when Manny was on his worst rampage and still considered the number 1 guy in the sport, again, he jumped up two divisions at 38 to fight him and did everything but get the decision while everyone and his dog said beforehand he was going to be utterly annihilated in one round.

Yet here come along a bunch of morons that can't get their minds past a week ago, all thinking that because he doesn't want to fight some brand new champion with one title fight win (funnily enough, the same title that Marquez vacated to chase bigger and harder fights) in a division he's already won a title in, he's ducking and scared because he wants to make history by winning a 5th divisional title?

That's as absurd as accusing Holyfield of being scared of any of the young, new guys in heavyweight boxing. That's as moronic as saying "Roy Jones don't want none of Stevenson. He scurrrred dawgggg". Let's go a bit further and start accusing Hopkins of being scared of Kovalev. That would surely make sense considering Hopkins' past right?

He only just fought the best young champion in the 140/147 division in Tim Bradley, who holds a win over the guy you're accusing Marquez of being scared of.

I'm actually embarrassed for you guys that can come to that conclusion. I'm surprised you know where the on switch is to your computer to post this ****e. That's how thick that train of thought is.

[Dinamita 03]

Are you kidding me? I can deal with an opinion other than my own mate, what I find utterly laughable and absurd, pitiful actually, is when a boxing scene mob jump on the bandwagon, spout the same post tirelessly and repetitively without thought, against every single shred of evidence to the contrary.

Marquez moved up two divisions to fight the hardest fighter in the sport (not just in this era, but in boxing's long history) to fight at 36. He lost, moved back down and then when Manny was on his worst rampage and still considered the number 1 guy in the sport, again, he jumped up two divisions at 38 to fight him and did everything but get the decision while everyone and his dog said beforehand he was going to be utterly annihilated in one round.

Yet here come along a bunch of morons that can't get their minds past a week ago, all thinking that because he doesn't want to fight some brand new champion with one title fight win (funnily enough, the same title that Marquez vacated to chase bigger and harder fights) in a division he's already won a title in, he's ducking and scared because he wants to make history by winning a 5th divisional title?

That's as absurd as accusing Holyfield of being scared of any of the young, new guys in heavyweight boxing. That's as moronic as saying "Roy Jones don't want none of Stevenson. He scurrrred dawgggg". Let's go a bit further and start accusing Hopkins of being scared of Kovalev. That would surely make sense considering Hopkins' past right?

He only just fought the best young champion in the 140/147 division in Tim Bradley, who holds a win over the guy you're accusing Marquez of being scared of.

I'm actually embarrassed for you guys that can come to that conclusion. I'm surprised you know where the on switch is to your computer to post this ****e. That's how thick that train of thought is.

[BennyST]

Provodnikov just so happens to be the guy who can end this man's career. Marquez had a great run in his time, something Provodnikov cannot take, understood, but trying to belittle a dangerous fighter in Provodnikov is amusing. He might not have all the big names under his belt as of yet, but the top guys can be considered as Bradley, Pacman, Marquez, and why not Provodnikov. He may be able to stir some damage in this group if you give him the chance. Why not? He is willing to face anybody, how can you not respect that quality in a fighter..

That's not what this is about though. If it was just about that, I'd agree with you. He is dangerous for anyone right now and provides great fights. Who doesn't want to see that?! As proven by the close Bradley loss and Alvarado win.

This is about Marquez chasing a 5th divisional title rather than fighting one more young new champion and the slow NSBers bizarrely calling him scared for wanting to make history as being the first Mexican fighter to ever win that 5th division title rather than win back a title against a one fight champion that is actually holding the belt Marquez vacated to chase bigger things.

I'd love to see that fight, though I think Marquez is starting to wear down too much for any more major league wars, so if he doesn't retire, I'd rather see him try for the elusive 5th title, and call it a day. To call him scared and accuse him of ducking though....wow.

[dan_cov]

Are you kidding me? I can deal with an opinion other than my own mate, what I find utterly laughable and absurd, pitiful actually, is when a boxing scene mob jump on the bandwagon, spout the same post tirelessly and repetitively without thought, against every single shred of evidence to the contrary.

Marquez moved up two divisions to fight the hardest fighter in the sport (not just in this era, but one of the hardest in boxing's long history) to fight at 36. He lost, moved back down and then when Manny was on his worst rampage and still considered the number 1 guy in the sport, again, he jumped up two divisions at 38 to fight him and did everything but get the decision while everyone and his dog said beforehand he was going to be utterly annihilated in one round.

Yet here come along a bunch of morons that can't get their minds past a week ago, all thinking that because he doesn't want to fight some brand new champion with one title fight win (funnily enough, the same title that Marquez vacated to chase bigger and harder fights) in a division he's already won a title in, he's ducking and scared because he wants to make history by winning a 5th divisional title?

That's as absurd as accusing Holyfield of being scared of any of the young, new guys in heavyweight boxing. That's as moronic as saying "Roy Jones don't want none of Stevenson. He scurrrred dawgggg". Let's go a bit further and start accusing Hopkins of being scared of Kovalev. That would surely make sense considering Hopkins' past right?

He only just fought the best young champion in the 140/147 division in Tim Bradley, who holds a win over the guy you're accusing Marquez of being scared of.

I'm actually embarrassed for you guys that can come to that conclusion. I'm surprised you know where the on switch is to your computer to post this ****e. That's how thick that train of thought is.

Out of Karma but that was an epic shutdown, God damn

[MRBOOMER]

What's else is new top name fighter avoids lower level tough fight because he doesn't wanna lose because that would kill his stock he's got 2 big money fight rematches he can take. I wouldn't wanna fight him either. Hes like a super katsidis who gave a younger lighter Marquez problems anyway.

[Flaco-N13]

I can't believe what most posters are posting. Marquez scared, really? So it's ok for Mayweather n Pac to pick their fights, duck or avoid fights but not Marquez? Mayweather just came out the closet asking who should I fight, but Pac doesn't count? Pac said he beatBBradley n a rematch won't be necessary, but who is he fighting next? Now Marquez fought May (defend May all you want he still cheated Marquez or else he wouldn't pay the overweight fine), he also fought Pac 4 times while Maydrama keeps coming up with biatchazz excuses. Still his fans scream for his arse defending the drama queen. Marquez shake these heaters off n continue on your quest for a 5th weight division belt.

[TX_BOXNG]

JMM is all about legacy at this point, no need for him to risk against Provo

if Provo had the WBO belt at 147, wouldnt be no problem making this match

[Flaco-N13]

What's else is new top name fighter avoids lower level tough fight because he doesn't wanna lose because that would kill his stock he's got 2 big money fight rematches he can take. I wouldn't wanna fight him either. Hes like a super katsidis who gave a younger lighter Marquez problems anyway.

Super Katsidis? O I get it, you mean like Super Cotto who gave Mayweather problems.

[Flaco-N13]

Marquez has given us some of the greatest fights in his time, he is the one fighter to do what seemed impossible and knocked out who a large majority of boxing critics claimed was the greatest pound for pound boxer at the time. There is no taking that back..

Truth is, the man is still a boxer, he is NOT retired and should not be rewarded with any easy passes. He could be the baddest fighter around, beat everyone, does that mean you ease up and become understanding that he is 40 and could possibly lose to Provodnikov sidelining his legacy. NOBODY in boxing should have a pass, not Floyd, not Pac, not GGG, not WARD, not anybody. Marquez is no one special to steer away from a dangerous fight. The people on here.. really defending Marquez's position.

I love boxing and believe if you are in this brutal sport, you are the type of warrior that would be willing to fight anyone in a fair match to prove why you are the best. Stop defending his tactics, they are silly. If you want to see how a person really ducks a fighter, it is happening RIGHT NOW.

Try explaining that to Money May, your fav fighter at the top of your fav fighters list. Who came up with to be the best you have to fight the best. Yet he won't fight old easy Pac-Man. Brutal sport? Mayweather:My health comes first.