Manny Pacquiao told promoter Murad Muhammad he will knock out World Boxing Association/International Boxing Federation champion Juan Manuel Marquez in three rounds in their May 8 showdown at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao?s pronouncements came right after Marquez? promoter Fernando Beltran bragged to Boxing Scene that the Mexican ?is going to beat the hell out of Manny Pacquiao.?
Murad, who was clearly impressed after watching Pacquiao work out at the spanking, new Wild Card Gym of business manager Rod Nazario in BF Homes, Para?aque, said the Ring Magazine featherweight champion ?whispered in my ear after dinner, just three rounds. Three rounds and walked out.?
?Soon, he will be the world champion,? Murad said.
Murad, who was scheduled to leave last night for Los Angeles together with Pacquiao, Filipino trainer Buboy Fernandez and handler Lito Mondejar, told Manila Standard ?this fight against Marquez will separate the men from the boys. A good fighter from a great fighter.?
