The wrath of Latin America is upon Manny Pacquiao.
After accomplishing the impossible by defeating Marco Antonio Barrera, the region?s legendary featherweight champion last November, Pacquiao now has to deal with facing an armada of Mexican challengers itching to avenge Barrera?s loss and bring back order among its rabid fans.
But who are those really in line to fight Pacquiao? Here?s a rundown of the top names lined up against the People?s Champion:
Juan Manuel Marquez — The prime candidate in the quest to break the hearts of Filipinos, the holder of the International Boxing Federation and the World Boxing Association featherweight belt appears to be the foe who will officially begin Pacquiao?s 2004 season.
