Perhaps the most anticipated bout of the year is less than 20 days away, as Manny Pacquiao (53-3-2) and Juan Manuel Marquez, (53-5-1) prepare to meet at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Nov. 12, 2011, for the third time.
The first two times these boxers fought it was an exciting and intense bout, and there was no clear winner. Even though neither boxer has a personal grudge against the other, both approach this fight as unfinished business. This time the WBO welterweight title will be on the line, as well as a great deal of respect. The first fight ended in a draw, and the second ended in a split decision victory for Pacquiao. It will be more than three and a half years since they lost fought, and styles and attitudes have change in that time, but the resentment for the past decisions have not. Based on several reports, Pacquiao has taken his training regimen to another level. His trainer, Freddie Roach, was recently warned by Top Rank CEO Bob Arum to slow Pacquiao down.
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