Juan Manuel Marquez four pounds lighter than the U.S. boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., on the eve of their match in a non-title party Welter class, Saturday (19 / 9) night (Sunday morning GMT).Mexican boxer world champion five times in the weighing of the Garden Arena MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas Friday (Saturday pm) has a weight of 142 pounds (64 kg). Meanwhile, Mayweather, with a record of 39-0 (25 knockouts) and favored to win in that class, weighing 146 pounds (66 kg).
Marquez (50-4-1) in the event received from about 1,500 visitors, most of the Hispanic residents. When their meeting plans announced last May, the battle had been proclaimed as the party Welter class with 144-pound weight limit.
But the head of Golden Boy Promotions Richard Schaefer on Friday said the penalty would be imposed if there is one boxer who weighs more than the stipulated weight.
"Because overweight Mayweather to two pounds, so Marquez will get financial benefits," said Schaefer.
Schaefer did not mention the amount to be paid by Mayweather, but insists that both parties have signed the agreement.
"Sometimes the weight is a problem, sometimes not. But all this was in accordance with the agreement, ... so this is not too surprising for Marquez or Mayweather," Schaefer said.
Marquez, who took two classes to challenge Mayweather, never fight with weights above 135 pounds and be at least 10 pounds lighter than his opponent when they meet in the ring this Saturday.
"Many people think (I can win) because they matter weight. But I have been working hard to train my muscles and strength. I feel in good condition," said Marquez (36).
The atmosphere at the Garden Arena increasingly lively as the two fighters go on stage for the event which is also weighing a television broadcast. Former world champion Thomas Hearns, Oscar de la Hoya and Bernard Hopkins are also attending the event.
Supporters Marquez looked dominant with meneriakan "Ole .. ole ... ole .. Marquez, Marquez" and "Viva Dinaminta" - a nickname Marquez.
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