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Juan Manuel Márquez Condemns Influencer Boxing, Rejects Lucrative Offers

The four-division champion says the celebrity format erodes the sport's integrity, with real risks to untrained participants.

Overview

  • Márquez labeled high-profile shows such as Supernova and Ring Royale a “circus spectacle” and said boxing has been cheapened.
  • He warned these events could “end boxing,” calling them a disrespect to a discipline built on training, technique and merit.
  • The Mexican great said he has turned down lucrative proposals to participate as a fighter or commentator and will not take part.
  • He argued media exposure and financial incentives have led promoters to prioritize profits over competitive quality and development.
  • Coverage reports four celebrity fight cards confirmed across Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Spain as the format expands without new regulation.