The previous two bouts between the two ring greats have been engaging battles, though Marquez has always maintained that he won both, despite having to settle for a draw in their first clash and losing a razor-close split decision in the second.
Pacquiao, who looks in tip-top shape after opening his training headquarters at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood to an open workout, explained: “Juan Manuel Marquez has the right to make alibis about not winning our two previous fights. It’s because of those alibis that I am so motivated for our upcoming fight,” said Pacquiao.
“I want to end all the questions he has raised about who won our past fights and who the better fighter is. The years between each fight have made it more interesting. Which of us has improved more? I have improved a lot. I am a more complete fighter than when we fought previously. I am now a two-fisted fighter.”
“My right is as potent, as powerful and as dangerous as my left. I have as much confidence in my right as I do in my left. Another difference between Marquez and me is that since our second fight, I have challenged bigger opponents with a lot more success than he has.
This will be an exciting fight because our styles make for exciting fights. He likes to fight toe-to-toe as I do. We both like action and to engage our opponents.”
