The November 12th PPV third encounter between boxing?s brightest star, Manny Pacquiao, 53-3-2, 38 KO?s, and Juan Manuel Marquez, 53-5-1, 39 KO?s, is the next big thing in the sport. The Floyd Mayweather, JR.- Victor Ortiz fiasco left the boxing fans with a bad taste in their mouth and has hurt the sport immensely. The fans now look for rescue with this upcoming fight and they have reason to believe that they will get a sportsmanlike, competitive scrap. Unfortunately, we will most likely have more disappointment.
The first bout in 2004 was a war, with Pacquiao dropping Marquez three times in the first round. The courageous Marquez fought on and battled his way to a well-earned draw. It was the fight of the year in the estimation of many and as the Filipino sensation easily dismantled everyone else, a rematch with Marquez became a high demand. After all, Marquez did the best, used his boxing ability, and grit to subdue and remain competitive with Pacquiao. If anyone, outside of Mayweather, JR., could beat Pacquiao, it was Marquez.
In 2008, the two would reunite and have another epic war with Pacquiao squeaking by with a split decision win. Both bouts can be debated and there is a large group that believes that Marquez won both encounters, and that has led to this latest showdown.
Manny has been dominant and with Mayweather, JR., not interested in a fight, Marquez is the logical choice, but the signs are there for a one-sided beating with Pacquiao standing above another mangled opponent.
