Juan Manuel Marquez Wins WBO Junior Welterweight World Title in Mexico

In a near shut-out, Juan Manuel Marquez (54-6-1, 39 KO) dominated Serhiy Fedchenko (30-2, 13 KO) en route to an unanimous-decision victory. Marquez won with scores of 119-109 and 118-110 (twice).

Marquez used a steady onslaught of bodyshots and jabs to keep Fedchenko guessing as to what to do next. With this victory, he claims the interim WBO junior welterweight (140 lbs) world title.

The 140-lb strap will make Marquez a world titlist in four weight classes, following in the steps of his Mexican countryman Erik Morales (52-8, 36 KO).

With this victory, Marquez will likely target a July 14 fight with undefeated rising star Brandon Rios (30-0-1, 22 KO) at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Rios defeated his opponent tonight as well, Richard Abril, by split decision. Judging by the weight problems Rios experienced against Abril at 135 lbs, a clash with Marquez will definitely be at 140 lbs.