Sports story by sports.co.uk, Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:54:42 GMT



Floyd Mayweather Jr's fight against Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez has been rescheduled for September 19. The American's comeback clash was originally set for July 18 until a rib injury forced him to put back the fight. But Mayweather has been given the all-clear to face the three-weight world champion in Las Vegas."I am relieved to be cleared to fight as I was already looking forward to getting back into the ring," said Mayweather, who has not fought since knocking Ricky Hatton out in 2007.



"Trust me, September 19 is a great weekend for boxing, and all of my fans, of which there are many Mexicans too, can certainly hold on to their hats and sombreros when I get back into the ring and show them what they have been missing these past 18 months.



"I will destroy Marquez and reclaim my rightful place as boxing's pound-for-pound king all in one night.Don't miss it."



Marquez added: "I am happy that Mayweather has been cleared to fight and we can get down to business on September 19.



"This weekend is not just an important weekend for boxing, but even more so for all of the Mexican and Mexican-American people I will be fighting for who will have a great reason to celebrate my win over Mayweather, which will be for all of the people and for the entire country of Mexico that night."