In Other Fight News..

Last Night's Marquez v Lopez fight was just what I expected and anticipated. Knowing that Marquez is a warrior and Juanma is out trying to prove himself, I had no doubt that this fight would bring fireworks, and it did. Great exchanges between both fighters, who both had the chance to finish each other off in the early rounds [had me losing my voice from the punches and combinations both fighters gave out] But in the end Juanma proved to be the more younger, stronger and more powerful of the two. Marquez put up a valiant effort but couldn't make it to the 9th round due to a shoulder injury, giving Juan Manuel Lopez a TKO win. Juanma showed an exceptional chin, taking Marquez's shots and countering with some ferocious shots of his own. He also surprisingly out 'combo'd' the future hall of fame Marquez. Juanma has set his place in the forefront of the division and now possibly sets up another anticipated fight with up and comer Yoriorkis Gamboa, my goodness. Great fight and possible 'Fight of the Year' candidate.