Filipino superstar and pound-for-pound leader Manny Pacquiao (53-3-2, 38KO) will make his return to the ring on Nov. 12th versus a familiar foe in Juan Manuel Marquez (52-5-1, 38KO), who is jumping up 10 pounds in weight to face an opponent he has come close to defeating on two different occasions.
Their first two meetings were memorable bouts with two very different results. What will the third bring us?
In the first bout in 2004, Pacquiao made a statement early, dropping the Mexican fighter three times in the first round. Marquez showcased the heart of a champion and fought back to earn himself a draw after 12 rounds.
The rematch took place in 2008, and had it not been for a single knockdown suffered by Marquez in Round 3, he may have come away with the victory. Marquez out-landed Pacquiao in the bout, but it was not enough to earn the win, losing a split-decision many had thought he won.
Let the countdown begin!
No comments:
Post a Comment