Why Floyd Mayweather Jr has refused to Diss Juan Manuel Marquez and more!

Why Floyd Mayweather Jr has refused to Diss Juan Manuel Marquez and more!

By Kyle Lucas (Sept 17, 2009) DoghouseBoxing (Photo © Hogan Photos / Golden Boy Promotions)

In a can't miss fight, Floyd Mayweather Jr. returns against Mexico's Juan Manuel Marquez this Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV. You can witness all the action as it unfolds live on HBO Pay-Per-View starting at 9pm ET/6pm PT. For more details, make sure to check with your local cable or satellite provider.

In recent quotes sent to us here at DoghouseBoxing, Floyd Mayweather Jr. took time out to discuss his challenge on Saturday.

In regards to why Mayweather Jr. has not dissed or trash talked Marquez during the promotion of the event, Mayweather Jr. states that he has too much respect for Marquez. "I have a lot of respect for Marquez. He hasn't said anything bad about me," said Mayweather Jr., adding: "So I have nothing bad to say about him. How can I say something bad about someone who respects my fight game?"

Mayweather Jr. is not expecting his fight against Marquez to be difficult because his love for boxing has kept working hard. "This isn't going to be difficult. Nothing is difficult. I just had to get back into the groove. I had to keep working hard. I love to box. I love to go into combat," stated Mayweather Jr.

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