The matchup came about when Flemmings, a pro of four years at age 22, was seeking to get a spot on the undercard but was only offered a six-rounder. A 10-rounder would mean having to face a more dangerous opponent higher up on the card. When the name of Marcos, 14-0 (10 KOs), was presented to them, Flemmings and his father, Dwyke Snr, looked at it as an opportunity to break into the world rankings.