Juan Manuel Marquez Fight-Worn Trunks - March 9, 2002 vs. Robbie Peden
These striking black satin trunks, with "Marquez" embroidered in gold across the waistband, were fight-worn by Juan Manuel Marquez during his March 9, 2002 featherweight clash with Robbie Peden at the AJ Palumbo Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Already regarded as one of Mexico's most skilled technicians, Marquez put on a masterful performance that night. Controlling the action with crisp combinations and pinpoint counter punches, he landed nearly twice as many shots as Peden before the challenger's corner stopped the fight at the end of the 10th round. The victory earned Marquez the NABF Featherweight Title and marked another step on his path to multiple world championships.
An outstanding piece of fight-worn gear from one of the sport's all-time greats, directly tied to a signature victory early in his Hall-of-Fame career.