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Judging the sweet science not an exact science
By John Whisler, San Antonio Express, Wed, 12 May 2004
How Juan Manuel Marquez survived three first-round knockdowns against Manny Pacquiao on Saturday in Las Vegas is still anyone's guess.
But in the end what floored observers more than Marquez's uncommon will was the three judges' unfathomable review.
Guy Jutras of Montreal scored the bout 115 Read Full Story >>>Marquez vs. Pacquiao: A Push
By John P. Raygoza, 15rounds.com, Wed, 12 May 2004
It was an electrifying night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, as two featherweights fought in a masterful performance. Who would have thought that Juan Manuel Marquez could recover after the first round? But he did. Not only did he recover, he retaliated. I sat in ?awe? I saw one of the greatest comeb Read Full Story >>> Marquez-Pacquiao: Rematch!
By Matthew Hurley, EastSideBoxing.com, Wed, 12 May 2004
Two minutes into the featherweight championship bout between Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny ?PacMan? Pacquiao it looked to be all over for the IBF and WBA champion Marquez. The buzz saw from the Philippines looked to overwhelm his more tactical opponent and was doing just that. After a first surprise Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao arrives Thursday
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 12 May 2004
HIS name decidedly bigger in world boxing, Manny Pacquiao returns to a hero's welcome on Thursday from Las Vegas, Nevada where he fought WBA/IBF featherweight champ Juan Manuel Marquez to a disputed split draw Sunday.
Pacquiao flies home on board a Philippine Airlines flight from San Francisco s Read Full Story >>> Give Marquez credit
By Ding T. Marcelo, The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 12 May 2004
Take the case of the Pacquiao-Marquez fight.
Everyone was so riled up with the referee, the count, and the endless advertisements that no one had taken a look at Marquez.
Heck, this guy is one hell of a fighter. We should give him credit for his courage, intelligence and determination. We have Read Full Story >>> Ex-Pacquiao lawyer says no to rematch
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Wed, 12 May 2004
San Francisco-based lawyer Sydney Hall yesterday advised Manny Pacquiao to forego challenging World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez to a rematch because "it could end his image of invincibility."
Hall, an estranged Pacquiao confid Read Full Story >>> Chances of rematch in Manila dim because of prohibitive cost
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 12 May 2004
If and when a rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez is held soon, chances of staging the fight, expected to be even bigger and richer than last Sunday?s, in the Philippines wouldn?t be that bright.
For one, local promoters will face a very difficult task of putting up the prize Read Full Story >>> Ring expert: 3 KOs justify 10-6 round
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, The Freeman, Wed, 12 May 2004
AS if adding insult to injury following judge Burt Clements? admission he made a scoring error in the epic Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez bout that ended in a bloody, controversial draw, a well-known boxing magistrate and a noted ring analyst were one in sharing their judicious standpoints again Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao arrives Thursday
By Salven L. Lagumbay, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 12 May 2004
HIS name decidedly bigger in world boxing, Manny Pacquiao returns to a hero's welcome on Thursday from Las Vegas, Nevada where he fought WBA/IBF featherweight champ Juan Manuel Marquez to a disputed split draw Sunday.
Pacquiao flies home on board a Philippine Airlines flight from San Francisco s Read Full Story >>> Marquez doesn?t want a rematch
By Dominic Menor, ABS-CBN News, Wed, 12 May 2004
It will be worth a try.
But judging from the stance of the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), the probability that Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines will wrest the championship belts from Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico via appeal is close to nil.
Murad Muhammad, head honcho of M&M Sport Read Full Story >>> Letter and Petition to IBF President Miriam Muhammad: RE Pacquiao vs. Marquez
By Keith Terceira, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 12 May 2004
In light of recent events pertaining to the Marquez versus Pacquiao Featherweight Title fight a group of fans, fighters, and media writers send to you this plea for assistance. Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao fought through twelve magnificence rounds to be left at the alter by an admitted err Read Full Story >>> RATNER DEFENDS REFUSAL TO ENTERTAIN PROTEST
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 12 May 2004
Marc Ratner, executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission has defended his decision not to entertain a protest from Team Pacquiao despite the public admission from judge Burt Clements that he made a mistake in scoring the first round 10-7 when he should have scored it 10-6 after Manny Read Full Story >>> ROACH PROPOSES PACQUIAO TITLE SHOT AGAINST INJIN CHI
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 12 May 2004
"Trainer of the Year" Freddie Roach yesterday proposed that Ring Magazine featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao should fight World Boxing Council featherweight champion Injin Chi of South Korea who recently won the title with a rousing knockout victory in a rematch with Britain?s Michael Brodie afte Read Full Story >>> Boxing Fans Win Big, By Draw
By Martin Wade, DogHouseBoxing.com, Tue, 11 May 2004
First of all I?d like to qualify this piece by saying I watched this epic night of boxing at a party, so you can only imagine the combined impact of great fights and several margaritas. While piling my plate high with guamoley and spicy chicken enchiladas I have to say I wholeheartedly disagree with Read Full Story >>> A Discourse for Marquez
By Jason Petock, DogHouseBoxing.com, Tue, 11 May 2004
Engrossed inside of me is a minute voice pleading for explanation. I cannot offer it any. All I can do is strive for an outcome that is somewhat balanced and steady. Fairly aware of the minor inconsistencies that befall the professional world of prizefighting, I was slightly bothered to some extent Read Full Story >>> In and Out, Again (Part II)
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Tue, 11 May 2004
8:13 PM- The crowd is still roaring as both men get set for the first bell, and the tension is thick. The first minute or so it looks like Marquez is in control, using his range as he hits Pacquiao with a few hard shots and he's even playing the role of aggressor. Pacquiao is backing up early, not a Read Full Story >>> PACMAN and Marquez: A few final thoughts
By Tom Donelson, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 11 May 2004
I remember a sport pundit quipping that a tie was like kissing your sister. Well, last Saturday, we were treated to the boxing version of a tie- the draw. Manny ?the Pac Man? Pacquiao began the fight where he left off his last fight with Barrera, by devouring Marquez in the opening stanza. Marquez h Read Full Story >>> Hush That Fuss
By Joey Knish, IBOPBoxing.com, Tue, 11 May 2004
With all due respect to the musical sensation Outkast for stealing the line "hush that fuss" from their 1998 hit 'Rosa Parks' for my title, can't everybody just pipe down about all the "controversy" in scoring boxing. All this, of course, comes on the heels of last Saturday's great back-and-forth ba Read Full Story >>> The Verdict is in
By Don Deane, EastSideBoxing.com, Tue, 11 May 2004
It seems that poor judging is common place and bad decisions are the norm in this age of boxing. Think about it. How often do you sit on the edge of your seat after watching your favorite boxer fight a hard ten rounds and say to yourself ?Well he SHOULD win.? Or do you remember sitting home watching Read Full Story >>> 'The Greatest' calls Pacquiao the Small Ali
By Recah Trinidad, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tue, 11 May 2004
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- He emerged empty-handed from his grim title quest, but Manny Pacquiao woke up Sunday crowned with a glorious assurance that he did win over WBA/IBF featherweight titleholder Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico.
The appreciation came in the form of a phone call.
The caller: Mu Read Full Story >>>
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