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Floyd Mayweather Jr. is back, and he’s packing as much swagger as he is a punch. Saturday, in a press conference before Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton at MGM Grand, Mayweather (39-0, 25 KOs) strutted onto the stage to reclaim his title as the sport’s pound-for-pound king before he took a 16-month leave of absence. Now, he’ll face lightweight Juan Manuel Marquez (50-4-1, 37 KOs) in what is being billed as a welterweight matchup on July 18 even though it likely will be at a catchweight (HBO PPV). Mayweather Promotions, the fighter’s company, is the lead promoter in association with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, which handles Marquez. “Somebody has got to keep the sport up and running, Mayweather said, “so why not me?” The unveiling of this matchup was supposed to have more pomp and circumstance, particularly with the introduction of the fighters. Instead of spotlights and drum rolls, as their names were announced they simply took their seats on the stage at Hollywood Theater
Mayweather announces return to boxing By Sports Network The Sports Network Just over a year after retiring from professional boxing, Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced his return to the ring at a Saturday press conference. In a prepared statement, the 32-year-old said he would deliver the same electrifying performances he has throughout his undefeated career. He will waste no time getting back into the ring, as he will face five-time world champion in three weight divisions Juan Manuel Marquez on July 18 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. “When I made my decision to retire last year, I felt like it was time for me to go, as I had been boxing my whole life and felt like I had done all that I could do,” Mayweather said. “But after I had time to rest, enjoy life with my family and friends, I started to miss the competition and my fans.
