Boxing: Marquez steps up purse demand

By Salven L. Lagumbay: Still seething at the thought of getting yet another small slice of the pie, World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation featherweight king Juan Manuel Marquez yesterday renewed his diatribe at the promoters of the fight, saying that the i's wont be dotted and the t's will never be crossed unless his purse demand is met.

Marquez, speaking through his manager-trainer Ignacio "Nacho" Beristain during a lull in training at the Gilberto Roman Gym in Mexico City, informed once again that until now, they have not yet signed to fight Manny Pacquiao on February 26, and will not do so until Top Rank promoter Bob Arum and his Mexican contact Fernando Beltran give them what is due a dual champion.