Impressive Win For Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather Jr

Floyd Mayweather Jr. made an impressive return to the ring after a 21-month layoff with a unanimous points victory over Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas.

The 32-year-old dominated all 12 rounds of the non-title welterweight contest and made full use of both his left jab and agile movement at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Mayweather also put his Mexican opponent on the canvas in the second round – the victory taking his professional record to 40-0 with 25 knockouts.

“I’ve been off for almost two years but it felt really good to be back,” said Mayweather, whose last appearance brought a 10th round stoppage of Ricky Hatton in December 2007. “I was happy with the victory but I know can get better.”

Mayweather, who has won six world titles at five different divisions, held a significant weight and reach advantage over five-times world champion Marquez and was a heavy favourite going into the bout.

via SkySports

Posted on September 21, 2009 | Filed Under Sport