Click image to watch Bradley vs. Marquez “HBO 24/7” episode 1.
Next Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada; Juan Manuel Marquez will be stepping into the ring against undefeated Timothy Bradley for the WBO welterweight title. HBO is running their “24/7” behind-the-scenes series, chronicling both boxers preparations for the big fight on October 12th.
For episode one, we get introduced to the fighters past history in and outside of the ring, which they’re both heading into the fight as the biggest of their careers. In comparison to Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s walk-in-the-park fight a few weeks ago against Saúl Álvarez, we’re going to be in store for arguably the best boxing match-up of the year.
You may remember Juan’s epic knockout victory over Manny Pacquiáo (see picture above) which became the talk of social media last December. Márquez has lost to Mayweather previously, but he’s trying to solidify himself as a top boxer in the world without the possibility of a rematch in Floyd’s interest. Timothy Bradley wants that fight with Floyd but he doesn’t hold enough name value, which both boxers are trying to accomplish putting on a classic next Saturday.
Check after the jump to watch episode one of HBO: 24/7
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