Lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez was in Los Angeles yesterday (July 25) to greet hundreds of supporters who gathered for his fan rally.
Marquez arrived in the U.S. from Mexico late last week in final preparations for his rematch against Juan Diaz on July 31.
An estimated 300 fans were in attendance to meet Marquez and receive autographs. The future Hall of Famer disclosed that the outpouring of fan support has inspired him to push harder in the fight.
“I was so happy that all of the fans came out to support me today,” Marquez stated. “Being in America really makes me feel like the fight is almost here. I just want to make the Mexican people proud and be victorious on July 31.”
140 pound prospect Frankie Gomez was also in attendance and will fight Ricardo Calzada on the undercard.
The card, dubbed “Fight of the Year: The Rematch,” will be available on HBO PPV and over 270 theaters nationwide.
The fight is a rematch to the 2009 Fight of the Year, which was won by Marquez via a 9th round TKO.
This fight will be for the unified lightweight championship.
Beats, Boxing and Mayhem will have an exclusive interview with Juan Diaz later this week.
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