Let the hype for Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez begin.
The two fighters are launching an official press tour, beginning at noon Sunday in Los Angeles, to promote their July 18 matchup in the ring at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
It does not include a stop in Mayweather's hometown of Grand Rapids.
Instead, the tour is scheduled to span two continents in six days, including appearances Monday in Los Angeles, Tuesday in New York and both Thursday and Friday in London.
"Now that Floyd is back, we need to let the world know about it," Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions, said in a press release. "The fight against Marquez will be one to remember, and I am looking forward to getting on the road so the media and the fans can really get a sense of how great July 18th will be for the sport of boxing."
The bout, which is being billed as "Number One/Numero Uno," is scheduled for 12 rounds.
HBO Pay-Per-View is providing live telecast coverage, beginning at 9 p.m. The suggested retail price is $49.95.
"Mayweather and Marquez are two of the best, therefore it is fitting that they will be making appearances in three of the best cities in the world," said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions.
"This fight has universal appeal with Mayweather stepping back into the ring and accepting the challenge of the great Juan Manuel Marquez. I know fans around the country and around the world will want to be a part of this unprecedented night of boxing," he added.
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