There?s very little question that of all of Manny Pacquiao?s recent opponents, Juan Manuel Marquez has presented the most dynamic of challenges. With his great timing, ability to adapt inside of the ring, and iron will, Marquez?s two battles against Pacquiao in May of 2004 and March of 2008 were both exhilarating and controversial.
The first encounter between them saw Marquez floored three times in the first round before storming back to work his way into the fight before seeing a split-draw verdict arise on the scorecards. Nearly four years later, Marquez again fought on even terms with Pacquiao but was nipped on the scorecards, with his third round knockdown coming back to haunt him.
