Saturday 30 May 2009

Long Live the King



Ever since he unexpectedly announced his retirement from boxing, the spectre of Floyd Mayweather Jr has loomed large over the sport.

Well, the self-proclaimed 'cash-king' is back with his ego and bags of dollars in tow. 'Money May' will return to the square circle against the outstanding Mexican Lightweight Champion Juan Manuel Marquez.

Given the natural size difference between the two-men most observers expect Mayweather, regardless on any ring rust, to easily defeat Marquez. And a win against Marquez would help setup a super-fight with the current pound-for-pound champion Manny Pacquiao.

That clash would make hundreds of millions in pay-per-view subscriptions, but more importantly, it could determine which man can lay claim to the title of the generations best fighter.

It is a fascinating match-up; a clash of styles, personalities and cultures. A life-line to the sport and certainly the shot in the arm that boxing desperately needs.

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