As I was looking ahead to the upcoming fights I cam to the conclusion that there is only 1 worth watching, but its on PPV so I refuse. Juan Manuel Marquez vs Juan Diaz.
The first fight between these 2 in Feb. of 2009 was an instant classic from Round 1. Trading shots with wreckless abandon, willingness to rather block punches with their faces instead of gloves, and refusal to go down. It was a true throwback battle between 2 proud Mexican (and of Mexican decent) fighters. They showed the determination that Boxing is longing for right now.
Marquez is remarkable. I've never seen another fighter who is more willing to trade hands when they have been hurt than him. In the first round Diaz stung him with a combo that forced JuanMa to stumble. What was his response? To put his head down and throw punches violently at Diaz until he backed off of him. Most fighters would have tucked and waited for the barrage to end and hold on, not Juan Ma.
So in a lackluster end of summer and early fall for fight fans I definitely recommend tuning into the Marquez vs Diaz 2 brawl.
I'd also like to award Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers lead guitarist, Mike Campbell, with the Tough Ass Old Dude Award. In a recent show Mike collapsed from heat exhaustion at an outdoor concert while playing, was carried off stage, and returned 10 minutes later to close out a 3 song encore before being taken to the hospital...Rock and Roll baby, Rock and Roll.
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