Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Mexican athlete Juan Manuel Marquez.
Last updated on December 21, 2024.
Juan Manuel Márquez Méndez is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2014. He is known for defeating Manny Pacquiao. He is the third Mexican boxer to become a world champion in four weight classes, having held nine world championships including the WBA (Super), IBF and WBO featherweight titles between 2003 and 2007; the WBC super featherweight title from 2007 to 2008; the WBA (Super), WBO, Ring magazine and lineal lightweight titles between 2008 and 2012; and the WBO junior welterweight title from 2012 to 2013. Márquez was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the class of 2020.
I felt good in all my fights. It's all in the preparation. I prepare myself for all of them. And I felt good in all my fights.
I want that fifth championship. If that does not present itself, then I'm closer to retirement.
Boxing is always serious. Nothing comical or funny about boxing.
Manny Pacquiao always makes a fake move that I know too well. He fakes a charge forward and then looks like he is going to follow with a one-two. That's a common fake he has.
I believe that each fight teaches you something, and a new history is written in each fight.
I started boxing when I was eight. Me and my brother Rafael started boxing in amateur tournaments when I was 13. My father was an ex-pro boxer.
At noon I get to the gym to do my boxing workout. Three hours there. Rest. Once in a while I get a massage, because I need it once in while.
I used to like studying a lot.
Our obsession is how we can use technology to reach our big goals, first peace, which will allow us more equality and better education.