Juan Manuel Marquez News: Next Fight Soon? Boxer's Return Likely September [Rumors]

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It seems like the world of boxing is going gaga today, with several rumors circulating about potential returns and bruited retirements of champions and legends. One of the hottest gossips involves a boxing legend, who is presumed to make a comeback likely this September.

According to Sky Sports News, Juan Manuel Marquez, Mexico's four-weight world champion, has been training nonstop with his coach Nico Beristain, and is rumored to return to the welterweight division for his next fight this September. Fans are now speculating it could be a match against International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion Kell Brook.

With whispers of Manny Pacquiao also fighting IBF champion Brooks, the return of Marquez will definitely spark interest among boxing fans. It is well-known that Marquez has lost to Floyd Mayweather Jr., Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley in the past, although he has also defeated Pacquiao in a non-title fight.

Beristain believes Marquez's comeback is for a fifth title, making it necessary to fight the IBF champion, in order to claim  back his title. Other possible opponents Marquez's camp is allegedly eyeing include Keith Thurman and Floyd Mayweather Jr.; although it is still uncertain if a Marquez-Mayweather fight is even feasible, as the latter is thinking of retiring this year.

Larry Brown Sports adds that a Marquez-Brook fight can be a good match as both fighters have different styles. The article explains that boxing fans will definitely have a field day if it happens, as it will be a clash of  Brook's new and offensive style to Marquez's old and defensive one.

The only negative outcome most boxing analyst would see here is, if Marquez is out to claim his glory and wishes to have a fifth title, it will be risky to take on Brook, who is undefeated. Either Brook will not agree to fight in order to save his unbeaten title or Marquez will have to face the consequences of losing. If Marquez is able to fight the way he did in his May 2014 fight against Mike Alvarado, then he will have a good chance of winning.

Boxing Scene adds that despite Marquez's absence in the boxing community for 12 months due to a right knee injury, the boxer has continuously trained in the gym, intensifying his workout whenever his knee hurts.

Beristain thinks Marquez is set to reclaim his glory and will back, whoever his fighter chooses. However, he said he would rather have Marquez retire from boxing and focus on his family.