Rematch For Juan Manuel Marquez And Juan Diaz Headed To Pay-Per-View

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Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Diaz will face off in a rematch of their 2009 Fight of the Year. Marquez-Diaz II will be on July 31 and will take place at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The first fight took place in Diaz’ hometown of Houston, Texas and was won by Marquez on a thrilling 9th round TKO.

Both men are coming off of a loss as Marquez’ last fight was a loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr while Juan Diaz lost in his rematch against Paulie Malignaggi.

Richard Schaeffer of Golden Boy Promotions is promising a solid undercard for this pay-per-view event and the early rumors point to a light welterweight bout between Joel Casamayor and Joan Guzman. Sergio Mora is also rumored for the undercard.