[Boxing]: Cotto vs Marquez - Exhibition match

[Baofeng]

This is a surprise:

Miguel Cotto vs. Juan Manuel Marquez Exhibition Clash in Play For June 12

Multiple sources have informed BoxingScene.com that the pair of former four-division titlists are due to meet in an exhibition bout on June 12 from a location to be determined. Details on the event have yet to be confirmed other than that an announcement from both parties is expected in the coming days.

https://www.boxingscene.com/miguel-cotto-vs-juan-manuel-marquez-exhibition-clash-play-june-12--156534

Oh well, retired boxers are now on the exhibition match. I think this fight should have happened when they are still fighting, Pacquiao has the luxury to fight these two legendary boxers, specially Marquez. Information is sketchy at this point.

Perhaps Cotto will be the slight favourite here.

[chaser15]

Nice to see those 2 boxers will back again at the ring, even at an exhibition.

2 popular boxers on their time, both also got demolished by Manny Pacquaio although Marquez got sweet revenge out of pure determination and hunger to beat the People's champ.

Expecting more information will come after the announcement.

[Kemarit]

Nice to see those 2 boxers will back again at the ring, even at an exhibition.

2 popular boxers on their time, both also got demolished by Manny Pacquaio although Marquez got sweet revenge out of pure determination and hunger to beat the People's champ.

Expecting more information will come after the announcement.

Yes, these boxers are contemporary, wonder though why they didn't call each other out when they have a common opponents.

This is now the new trend in the new norm, retired boxers coming back, performing exhibitions for the fans and then making money as well. I'm more surprised on Marquez though, after he won against Pacquaio and then Manny keeps chasing him, he said no, and then at 47 years old he is coming back. Anyways, this is just an exhibition match and probably not going to go 12 rounds.

[TravelMug]

^^ At least we are going to see them fight, even though not in their prime anymore.

I also thought that Cotto will be the favourite since he is the bigger guys, even going as high as 160 lbs if I'm not mistaken, why Marquez was just a ballooned 147 lbs with some "juice" from Memo. And since the fight is exhibition it could be in the catch weight of probably around 150 lbs.

[GreatArkansas]

 

Here is a quick professional boxing record for these two great boxers.

This is something exciting since this is an exhibition match. Height and reach are both the same for these two, what I believe is Juan Manuel Marquez got the more advantage in the experience, more bouts, and I believe it will help him to favor the odds.

I am curious about having an exhibition match, are there still some sports bookies that will able to have this match or in some cryptocurrency gambling platforms?

[FinneysTrueVision]

If this was a real fight then Cotto would be the obvious favorite. He fought as high as middleweight and Marquez fought at welter but never had much success at that weight. His best weight class was lightweight. Cotto is not very tall so it is more of the natural weight difference that is his biggest advantage.

Both guys retired due to injuries and neither really needs the money so it is surprising that they will step into the ring again. These exhibition fights seem to be big trend now. In the last few days we've heard about Oscar de la Hoya and Anderson Silva participating in these types of bouts.

[nitrobetting]

I'm a Miguel Cotto fan and I admire his style of fighting. It's interesting and fun to watch retired fighters lacing their boots once again nowadays.

Cotto and Marquez are two legends and have put up entertaining and quality performances in their best years. It will be a blast to watch this fight for the nostalgia and just because I loved watching them during their heydays.

[Darker45]

Oh, this is indeed surprising. This came out of nowhere. I mean, there is not much reason for the two to suddenly agree for a match at this point in time, even in an exhibition. There is no bad blood between the two either. Or perhaps this is all for charity? Or pure entertainment?

I haven't heard of both men's condition lately. Marquez is a lot older than Cotto and has been inactive much longer than Cotto. But I'm more of a Marquez fan than Cotto's, so I'd be on Marquez if ever I'll place a tiny bet. But I'm not really a fan of exhibition matches.

[rhomelmabini]

Well, even this is exhibition I still think Cotto has the best chance here, well, I think he'll be the favorite considering the age and when he was still active compare to the Hall of Fame Marquez that's been inactive since 2014. Though I don't say the capability of Marquez over this fight was low but and he has not those power from his prime but I think old age has hit him, just my opinion.

[rodskee]

Nice to see those 2 boxers will back again at the ring, even at an exhibition.

Yeah I thought they are already quit in Boxing  But it is nice seeing them both jumping aback into the Ring.

2 popular boxers on their time, both also got demolished by Manny Pacquaio although Marquez got sweet revenge out of pure determination and hunger to beat the People's champ.

Well I don't think that it is determination because that Fight we Knew that Manny Is already in Advantage but he become reckless and over confident that's why Marquez have given Him just a Single Punch and Boom Drops down like a Cow 

Expecting more information will come after the announcement.

And i am betting best on this one, as I am waiting for Manny's fight as well.

[Kong Hey Pakboy]

Nice to see those 2 boxers will back again at the ring, even at an exhibition.

2 popular boxers on their time, both also got demolished by Manny Pacquaio although Marquez got sweet revenge out of pure determination and hunger to beat the People's champ.

Expecting more information will come after the announcement.

I think that Marquez' defeating Pacquiao in their last match made some kind of downfall for the People's Champ career and many Filipino fans were shocked by that knockout. This will be a good fight though considering that they are both good fighters and I would consider this to be a good fight.

[yazher]

Oh! this one is another big thing exhibition since those two were popular back in their times. both fighters are deadly knockout artists and very good counter puncher. I wonder if still, they have those deadly punch with them especially Miguel Cotto. I think there's a lot of people who gonna watch this match since these two from the era of boxing where every kids and adults are entertained back then on how they fought in the ring.

[electronicash]

cotto is a lot younger. exhibition match is becoming a trend in sports. they still fight like there is a belt at risk which makes it entertaining still. seem one way to make money from the people who still have time for entertainment despite the setback due to pandemic. i'd bet for cotto.

Nice to see those 2 boxers will back again at the ring, even at an exhibition.

2 popular boxers on their time, both also got demolished by Manny Pacquaio although Marquez got sweet revenge out of pure determination and hunger to beat the People's champ.

Expecting more information will come after the announcement.

I think that Marquez' defeating Pacquiao in their last match made some kind of downfall for the People's Champ career and many Filipino fans were shocked by that knockout. This will be a good fight though considering that they are both good fighters and I would consider this to be a good fight.

my father in law whos a big fan of Pacquiao doesn't even want to talk about Manny's loss. all he is saying was that it's a lucky punch. it's clearly not, it's sort of a Marquez fight plan.

[Kong Hey Pakboy]

I think that Marquez' defeating Pacquiao in their last match made some kind of downfall for the People's Champ career and many Filipino fans were shocked by that knockout. This will be a good fight though considering that they are both good fighters and I would consider this to be a good fight.

my father in law whos a big fan of Pacquiao doesn't even want to talk about Manny's loss. all he is saying was that it's a lucky punch. it's clearly not, it's sort of a Marquez fight plan.

Typical Filipino fans, they don't want Manny to lose and they don't talk about it, I mean most of the old people in my neighborhood always says that all of Pacquiao's defeats are rigged and they don't like the idea that Pacquiao has lost, I never knew that Pacquiao lost to Morales until I have heard of it in the commentator, that is how Filipino fans don't want to talk about Pacquiao's defeat. In a way, when Pacquiao loses the match, the Filipino fans are the sore loser.

[bisdak40]

This is a surprise:

Surprising indeed lol, Marquez could have choose to fight Pacquiao at this stage, they have unfinished business so to speak.
He could have get more than this exhibition match.

Oh well, retired boxers are now on the exhibition match. I think this fight should have happened when they are still fighting, Pacquiao has the luxury to fight these two legendary boxers, specially Marquez. Information is sketchy at this point.

Perhaps Cotto will be the slight favourite here.

Cotto will be the favorite here, no doubt about that because he is the bigger and younger of the two.

Cotto have not fought Marquez because of boxing politics, Bob Arum was too focused on milking Pacman at that time that they missed this match-up.

[Jating]

Oh! this one is another big thing exhibition since those two were popular back in their times. both fighters are deadly knockout artists and very good counter puncher. I wonder if still, they have those deadly punch with them especially Miguel Cotto. I think there's a lot of people who gonna watch this match since these two from the era of boxing where every kids and adults are entertained back then on how they fought in the ring.

Yes, during those times Cotto of Puerto Rico and Marquez from Mexico was boxing's popular fighters. And now that both of them have retired for good because of age, they are going back to a big exhibition match since this is now the latest trend. Either two retired boxers, or some youtube sensation fighting a boxer.

Definitely, intriguing match, Cotto is the bigger guy, so I will vote for Miguel to win this entertaining match. Maybe we can see some glimpse of them during their prime, fighting toe to toe.

[electronicash]

This is a surprise:

Surprising indeed lol, Marquez could have choose to fight Pacquiao at this stage, they have unfinished business so to speak.
He could have get more than this exhibition match.

Oh well, retired boxers are now on the exhibition match. I think this fight should have happened when they are still fighting, Pacquiao has the luxury to fight these two legendary boxers, specially Marquez. Information is sketchy at this point.

Perhaps Cotto will be the slight favourite here.

Cotto will be the favorite here, no doubt about that because he is the bigger and younger of the two.

Cotto have not fought Marquez because of boxing politics, Bob Arum was too focused on milking Pacman at that time that they missed this match-up.

Pacman is easy to promote, everybody likes seeing knockouts every time and his story is easy to sell. it would have been a good match. there were talks between Cotto and Marquez when Cotto was searching for a big fight before he retires but it never happened because again boxing politics, they first want Mayweather and Connor. Money is the first priority.

[btc78]

I think this is much better if you Put a Poll OP, because more of the reactors here are Manny pacquiao's Fan and seems like commenting on what they saw upon the fight of Peoples Champ .


I will  go for Cotto in this Fight , i believe that Cotto is still on His prime while Marquez is some kind of Old enough to fight for this younger generation .



Since Manny's Fight is still on the table , maybe i will consider using my funds on this .

[Oasisman]

Oh well, retired boxers are now on the exhibition match. I think this fight should have happened when they are still fighting, Pacquiao has the luxury to fight these two legendary boxers, specially Marquez. Information is sketchy at this point.

Perhaps Cotto will be the slight favourite here.

It's good to see them legendary boxers fight again, but we all know they're also up for the money involved and it is now becoming a trend. I'm expecting more of these in the future.

On the other hand, Pacquiao matches would sell a good amount of money If he fight fighters on their primes Ryan Garcia for example as he also loves to fight his idol. But a few fights from his fellow legend would also mean a good money as long as Pacquiao is fighting.

[pinggoki]

Even it would be a exhibition match, it will be still a good match because this two boxers was already confirmed to be good and veteran in this field as we watch them both crashed by Manny Pacquiao. I am hoping to see this two again in the boxing ring so that we may know who is the best between them than having an exhibition match in which they might not serious enough to win. Hoping to have a real fight between these two warriors.