Over the years HBO has been heavily criticized  for their selection of fights but very few can question that the network has consistently produced some of the finest documentaries and boxing related preview shows. HBO's "Countdown" and "24/7" series, both of which focus around an upcoming Pay Per View main event, have been well laid out and full of insight and behind the scenes coverage. 
More of that coverage has been on display during the recent edition of Mayweather/Marquez 24/7. The most recent episode served as a telling illustration of just how stark the contrast in personalities is between the two combatants. In Mayweather we have a man who is completely sure of himself and who is willing to do anything to let the world know it without any hint of shame. Marquez' confidence is also very evident, but his demeanor is more humble and his modest attitude is polar opposite of Lil Floyd's. 
After episode 3 more revelations rose to the surface and each man's family relationships, training camp, and more were on display. Here is a quick recap below of some of the highlights and lowlights of the most recent edition of Mayweather/Marquez 24/7.

BOXING'S BIGGEST STARS HOST OPEN WORKOUTS AT KODAK ARCH ON HOLLYWOOD BLVD. SEPTEMBER 14 AT 11:00 AM PT
Floyd "Money" Mayweather and Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez kick off an action-packed fight week with an unprecedented open media workout in front of the Kodak Arch on Hollywood Blvd. on Sept. 14, just days before their mega-fight on Sept. 19 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. which will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View®.   This marks Mayweather's first Los Angeles open media workout in over two years as he makes his return to the ring to fight Marquez. 
Mayweather vs. Marquez: "Number One/Numero Uno," is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions in association with Marquez Promotions and is sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, AT&T, Quaker State, Dewalt Tools, Affliction Clothing and Southwest Airlines.  The 12-round bout will take place Saturday, Sept. 19 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV and will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9pm ET/6pm PT.                         
HBO Sports' all-access reality series "Mayweather/Marquez 24/7" returns with the premiere of the finale on Friday, Sept. 18 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT.  HBO will replay episodes #1, #2 and #3 consecutively prior to the premiere of episode #4.  The replays begin at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Sept. 18. Episodes #1-3 are also available on HBO ON DEMAND. 
 

PACQUIAO - MAYWEATHER NEEDS TO HAPPEN... by Kenny Perrault

It always comes down to the money; in the end money has knocked out more fights then we care to count. Mayweather has gone on record claming he doesn't need Pacquiao, Pacquiao needs him, adding he's the bigger draw. I have to disagree with both comments made.
Pacquiao has made a big name for himself without the help of Mayweather and if they were to fight, I'm willing to bet there will be more Pacquiao fans in the house than Mayweather fans. As for the fight itself, if it does happen and as of right now that's a big IF, I can see it playing out in so many different ways. The battle between trainers Roger Mayweather and Freddie Roach makes for a great sub plot in itself. With so many factors still in the way, this is a fight that needs to happen; not to save boxing but to treat the boxing fans who love the sport so much.

A TRAINER'S PERSPECTIVE: DON HOUSE LOOKS BACK TEN YEARS ON VEGAS CLASH WITH JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ.... by Chris Robinson

In boxing there is no better way to get a close and intimate look at a fighter than when you are a top level trainer preparing your charge to do battle against the fighter of mention. When looking at the career of the great Juan Manuel Marquez, many have high praise but very few know the fighter from Mexico City like trainer Don House does.
Nearly ten years ago to this day, House was helping guide the career of then WBA Featherweight champion Freddie 'Lil' Hagler' Norwood as they prepared for an HBO televised encounter with Marquez. At the time Marquez had yet to make a huge impact in the sport but House knew what his team was getting into when assessing Marquez' potential as a fighter.

WHAT IF JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ WINS?... by Kenny Perrault
September 19th marks an important date in boxing, the return of Floyd Mayweather Jr. the former or current Pound4Pound champion, (depending on who you ask).
Mayweather Jr. will be facing Juan Manuel Marquez, currently the second, or third man in line for the much coveted Pound 4 Pound crown, (again depending on who you ask). Many -if not most people- are predicting a Floyd Mayweather Jr. victory and most say it will come with ease. Hell, some would make you believe it will take both Marquez brothers in the ring to stop Pretty Boy Floyd, also known as Money Mayweather. But let's get real folks,  Juan Manuel Marquez is the real deal and has a chance to be the first to knock Floyd off his throne, (assuming you still believe he sits there).

A former fighter in his own right and an excellent trainer who helped guide Sultan Ibragimov to the WBO Heavyweight Championship in June of 2007, Jeff Mayweather is cut from a different clothe than the other Mayweathers. While uncle Roger, Floyd Sr. and lil' Floyd have always been quick to preach about their skills and talents as human beings, Jeff prefers to take a much more subdued approach and his humble nature has always been like a breath of fresh air.

HAS FLOYD MAYWEATHER DONE HIS HOMEWORK ON JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ? ... by Ricky Ray Taylor
Many common folks in our fine sport don't know who JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ, 50-4 {37 KOs} is - thus, the weightiness of his match-up with FLOYD MAYWEATHER (on September 19th) is de-valued.  
Of course, it would be pretty tough not to know who "Pretty Boy Floyd MAYWEATHER" is -even after his absence from the ring for nearly two full years.
In fact, the only judge who has ever voted against MAYWEATHER winning a unanimous decision in a fight is Tom KACZMAREK, who gave a  ridiculous nod for DE LA HOYA in that fight.  Every judge in every one of Mayweather's fights has penciled him as the winner, every one that is except Kaczmarek in his ruling in the De La Hoya-Mayweather encounter.  -Makes no sense-