"Number One/Numero Uno"
IT'S ON! Former number one pound-for-pound boxer in the world, "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather Jr., is set to return into the ring and face Mexico's numero uno, Juan Manuel Marquez, on September 19, 2009 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Mayweather (39-0-0, 25 KOs), whose last fight was way back in December 8, 2007 when he knocked out the then-undefeated Ricky Hatton, still has yet to lose a fight and vows to destroy Marquez and reclaim his pound-for-pound throne.
"When I get back into the ring, I plan to show my fans what they've been missing these past 18 months. I will destroy Marquez and reclaim my rightful place as boxing's pound-for-pound king all in one night," according to Mayweather.
Marquez (50-4-1, 37 KOs), a five-time world champion in three different divisions, is now considered as the best boxer in Mexico. Marquez is focused on carving his name as one of boxing's true legends by being the first man to ever beat the undefeated Mayweather.
"I am glad Mayweather has been cleared to fight and we can get down to business," Marquez said. "My win will be for all the people and entire country of Mexico. I am sure of victory."
Mayweather Jr. (left), Marquez (right)