MANILA, Philippines — Juan Manuel Marquez has only two visions of what will happen on the night he faces Manny Pacquiao for the third time on Nov. 12 in Las Vegas.
“(Either) I knock him out (or I get) knocked out,” Marquez said as quoted by the Spanish-language newspaper ESTO during a press conference for his July 16 tuneup against Colombian puncher Likar Ramos.
Admitting that a fighter of Pacquiao’s caliber poses serious problems, Marquez said he expects a “difficult and hard (fight)” but is highly optimistic he will make Mexico proud when the mushroom cloud dissipates at the MGM Grand.
Marquez said he will work on “fuerza y fortaleza” (force and strength) with the help of his training team, led by the newly-inducted Hall of Fame strategist Nacho Beristain.
Filipino fight fans will get the chance to size up Marquez as Top Rank chief Bob Arum revealed that Peter Chanliong of Solar Sports has acquired the rights to the fight that will be held in Cancun.
Marquez hasn’t fought on Mexican soil in 17 years and the 37-year-old counter-puncher is thrilled and is looking forward to his 10-round match with Ramos at 140 lbs.
But while Marquez has to get rid of Ramos first, Marquez is already drooling over the third Pacquiao fight, reiterating that he was the subject of a bum decision in their first two fights.
Pacquiao and Marquez drew in 2004 but Pacquiao escaped with a split decision in the rematch in 2008.
Source: mb.com.ph
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I don't think Marquez in any way would beat Pacquiao at this time. Pacquiao has grown into a more complete fighter. The Pacquiao that we see now is much different from what he was five or three years ago. Marquez would have more trouble dealing with both Pacquiao's hands in contrast with only his left a couple of years ago. Nonetheless, this will be an exciting fight compared to the Pacman's last outing with Mosley.
ReplyDeleteMarquez would have a hard time knocking out Pacquiao.. Pacquiao has a well-fit body and strength.. and for sure, he will be well-conditioned for their fight..Marquez wanting to win this fight, should put double effort in this.. it's good that Marquez is really training hard in preparation for this fight but of course, Pacquiao won't allow Marquez to defeat him.. this really gets more exciting... let's just wait and see... for fans out there who might wanna see this fight LIVE, just visit: https://www.gogvm.com/membership/buytickets.php witness this trilogy fight in person and ALL expenses paid..
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