Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
WBN Editor
‘Chop Chop’ eyes another world title chance
Former WBO light-welterweight champion DeMarcus Corley is
looking to capitalize on his victory over Paul McCloskey earlier this month, by
putting himself forward to meet a host of top fighters, including Juan Manuel
Marquez.
Marquez, 38, is currently hunting for a southpaw opponent for his
July 14th warm-up bout before a potential fourth meeting with Manny Pacquiao and
left-hander Corley is more than willing to step in as the Mexican struggles to
finalize an opponent.
“I am looking for a big fight and if Marquez wants a
southpaw opponent on July 14th, then he can look no further than me,” Corley
told World Boxing News.
“I want to be world champion again and would have no problem
fighting Marquez or even Olusegun, Singwancha or even Fedchencko again to earn the chance.
“I don’t mind fighting anyone as long as it leads me to my
goal,” he added.
The 37 year-old has had a chequered few years, suffering
seven losses in eight bouts between 2009 and 2011 as he travelled around the
world accepting bouts in his opponent’s backyard. Corley lost six decisions in
that time, two of which were split and did his career no favours as he took fights
that he should have avoided for the good of his ranking.
The Washington fighter is now hoping that his victory over
McCloskey will justify the constant away fights and may now attempt to secure
fights on American soil to give him a better chance at securing a final world title
shot.