Celebrity Picks for Mayweather-Marquez

SI Staff | Sep 18, 2009

Celebrity Picks for Mayweather-Marquez /

Celebrity Picks for Mayweather-Marquez

James "Buster Douglas

"Mayweather should dominate because of size speed and power. Marquez should put up a good fight, but Mayweather will probably knock him out in the eighth round. Mayweather's overall boxing ability and hands are good. He should win it."

Elton Brand

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"I have to go with Mayweather. I don't really watch boxing, but my friends are avid watchers, and they say unequivocally Mayweather. His quickness will keep Marquez at bay, and he is eager to prove that he is still the best pound-for-pound fighter."

Kellen Winslow Jr.

"My pick is Floyd Mayweather because he's the smartest boxer I've seen and I think Marquez leaves himself too open for Floyd's counter-punches."

Mario Lopez

"It's a physical mismatch. Marquez is jumping up too many weight classes and, therefore, I would have to go with Mayweather Jr. However, Marquez has the most heart, dedication and passion of any boxer in the game today."

Bridgetta Tomarchio

"I like Marquez. Mayweather is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the ring, but I'm going for Marquez because he's hot and the underdog."

Kato Kaelin

"I'm going with Mayweather because my ancestors came to America on his boat. Or was that the Mayflower?"

Calvin Pace

"I choose Floyd Mayweather. Floyd will win because he took time off to refresh his mind and body. Now, I think he will be more hungry than ever and prepared to devour his opponent."

Bonnie-Jill Laflin

"I'm going with Mayweather. He's way too fast for Marquez, despite his long lay-off. He will win the fight easily."

Daniel Wilcox

"My pick would be Floyd Mayweather. Anyone with nicknames like `Pretty Boy' and `Money' means business! I think Floyd has more to lose and he is better prepared for this one! We will see! He has that Pit Bull in Him. Big bite!"<br><br>(Wilcox is on the far left)

Hannah Cornett

"I'm going with Mayweather. He's the bad boy that we all love to hate. It'll be a good matchup since they're both punch-efficient finishers."

Shawn Thornton

"I'm going with Marquez. How can you pick against a guy who drinks his own urine as part of his training?"

Stephen Tulloch

"Mayweather. He's one of the best fighters -- pound for pound -- ever. His quickness and power are unmatched."

Peggy Llewellyn

"I have to go with Juan Manuel Marquez. He is aggressive in the ring and gets better in the later rounds."<br><br>(Llewellyn is on the far left)

Willie McGinest

"I think Mayweather will win because he needs this win to get a bigger fight against Pacquiao. He is hungry and has time to rest. I think it will be close, and Mayweather will win in a decision."

Ken Hamlin

"I'm picking Floyd Mayweather because he is pound for pound the best at what he does."

A.C. Green

"I'm predicting Floyd Mayweather will take the match. Even though Floyd has been off for a few years now, he's proven he is the ultimate professional. He'll come at the top of his game Saturday night."

Kirk Morrison

"I like Mayweather. I want Mayweather to win so we can see a dream fight between Pacquiao and Mayweather."

Marcellus Wiley

"I have to go with Mayweather. Marquez 'may weather' the wind of his jabs, but not the thunder of his uppercuts or the rain of his hooks because he is lightning fast. Mayweather all day baby."

Terry Crews

"I gotta go with Mayweather all the way. He understands the science of boxing and he also understands that it's a game, not a brawl."

Jamie Gold

"I like Mayweather. It doesn't even seem close to me. He is so naturally gifted and has worked way too hard to be upset. Someone needs to clue Juan Manuel in that drinking your own urine is toxic. Ignorance is the precursor to defeat."

Andy Baldwin

"I'm going with Mayweather. He has superior physical strength and punching power, and he's quicker too. If Marquez can control the pace he may have a chance."

Jay Mohr

"Mayweather by unanimous decision. Floyd Mayweather used to train by Cub Scout for the Pinewood Derby. Brilliant man."

Jackie Kallen

"As strong as Marquez is, and despite Mayweather's long layoff, I am picking "Money" to win by decision.

Collin Raye

"I pick Floyd to win by decision. Marquez is very tough and will give him a good test, but at the end of the day, this is Floyd's time and he's not going to be beat. He's just that much better than everybody else."

Doug Logan

"I get the feeling that as brilliant as he is, Mayweather might mistake his new muscles and his size advantage for a punching-power advantage. I like Marquez by late TKO."

Leroy Neiman

"I like Floyd. Mayweather is not about to lose, but it will be a sharp, flashy affair."

Published Sep 18, 2009

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