Marquez vs Judah!

[proudamericanda]

Sounds like this is close to being done:
Zab Judah in Juan Manuel Marquez's sights; Chad Dawson-Adrian Diaconu is on - ESPN

I can't wait to see this one, I have Marquez taking this one.

 

[nicedistraction]

nice this is a damn fight. war zab. hes goin in the sig. should have been there from day 1

 

[Rampage12716]

i love both guys. I would take JMM by UD but I never count Zab Judah out.

 

[ThirdPartyView]

I'm wondering if Marquez will go to Pacquiao post May 7, get an offer and force Golden Boy to pay him that amount to face Judah due to the matching clause.

 

[KyleInAction]

^^ Good observation, although I don't know much about the details of Juan's contract with GBP.

That said, I take Marquez via UD. I see Judah taking the early rounds, but as the fight wears on Juan's ability to adapt will shine and win him a close decision.

Edit: I'm assuming this takes place at 140.

 

[Cracky]

I think Zab will take it so long as he stays the counter puncher... he is faster, more powerful, and Marquez will be giving up those advantages on top of being forced to lead like he did in the Mayweather fight.

 

[OGquickdraw]

In past high profile fights zab starts strong and begins to break down mid to late rnds. It he does this what so ever with JMM hes a goner. However Zab is a skilled fight put that in with his speed, reflexes and power he could put a end to the fight. I want Zab to win he very well could win but ima pick JMM.
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[consortium11]

I think Zab will take it so long as he stays the counter puncher... he is faster, more powerful, and Marquez will be giving up those advantages on top of being forced to lead like he did in the Mayweather fight.

I basically agree with this. Marquez is pretty damn small at 140lbs and never looks good leading... and Judah makes people lead. He also doesn't get involved in the firefights where Marquez is at his best, managing to pick off people who throw lots of punches.

That said Marquez is near the end of his career and desperate for a fight with Pac. Simply sitting round at 135lbs, however good he looks, isn't the way to get that and with only a few fights left JMM doesn't really have anything to lose.