World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez has never been knocked out since turning pro in 1993. But that doesn?t mean he won?t crumble once Manny Pacquiao hits his stride in their scheduled 12-round double title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 8.
Pacquiao, a 7-5 favorite, has vowed to stop Marquez in the third round. The Mexican, however, isn?t fazed. Both are confident of victory.
“It took a lot for me to become a world champion and only in death will I relinquish my belts,” said Marquez. In Pacquiao?s mind, Marquez? declaration is nothing more than a death wish.
