Pacquiao vs Marquez III Boxing Betting

November 12, 2011
MGM Grand Garden Arena Las Vegas, Nevada
Title(s) on the line WBO Welterweight Championship

For this 3rd occasion, Manny Pacquiao, probably the top pound-for-pound boxer in the world, and Juan Manuel Marquez, an experienced fighter who's given Pacquiao a couple of outstanding fights, will fight against each other as welterweights as they meet up at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 12, 2011. Having a megabout as well as huge payday against Floyd Mayweather Jr. pending, Pacquiao will probably be regarded as the slight favored next month, when the powerful puncher is considered by the majority being an nearly unbeatable fighter.

Nonetheless, Marquez has confirmed versus Pacquiao, along with other foes, that he's among the finest pound-for-pound fighters in existence, too. His latest loss were to Mayweather via unanimous decision in September 2009. In the fight, Marquez had been sent to the canvass after he stepped right into a Mayweather left hook, however the Mexican had been fortunate to move the length. Clearly, knockdowns will not be sufficient to break Marquez's self-confidence, as apparent together with his two battles versus Pacquiao. Recently, Marquez told Examiner.com that he and Pac-Man have a rivalry, but that there is no bad blood between the two. The bout won't be a grudge match between the two prize fighters, but there is certainly a score to settle.

The first fight was in May 2004, when the boxers were featherweights, and it turned out to be perhaps the best fight of that year. Pacquiao knocked down Marquez three times in the first round. The rest of the fight seemed to favor Marquez, who battled back with more power punches, as noted by CompuBox, and did an admirable job of minimizing the aggressive style of Pacquiao. The bout ended in a draw, so Pacquiao's first round knocked downs were the difference of the fight. Marquez's ability to fight back after the knockdowns proved to the boxing public that he has a fierce competitive spirit.

The second fight took place in March 2008, and this time the boxers were super featherweights at 130 pounds. Much like the first fight, Pacquiao's success stemmed from a knockdown. When the Filipino legend floored Marquez in the the third round, it served as a major factor on the scorecards. Once again, Marquez battled back, and appeared to edge Pacquiao in the final rounds. Though the fight ended in a split decision victory for Pacquiao, many believe that Marquez deserved a slim victory.

For the upcoming fight, both fighters will probably need to make adjustments based on their past efforts. Pacquiao will need to try to win rounds, and not expect Marquez to lose confidence if, or when, he gets knocked down. Pacquiao will also have to focus more on his defense. Marquez has proven that he can land straight rights when Pacquiao opens himself up, which is often.

Stats

Manny Pacquiao Pacquiao during the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game Statistics Real name Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao Nickname(s) Pac-Man, Fighting Pride of the Philippines, The Mexicutioner, The People's Champ, Pambansang Kamao(National Fist), The Fighting Congressman Rated at Light Middleweight Welterweight Light Welterweight Lightweight Super Featherweight Featherweight Super Bantamweight Flyweight Height 5 ft 6 1⁄2 in (1.69 m) Reach 67 in (170 cm) Nationality Filipino Born December 17, 1978 (age 32) Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines Stance Southpaw Boxing record Total fights 58 Wins 53 Wins by KO 38 Losses 3 Draws 2

Juan Manuel Márquez Márquez in September 2009 Statistics Real name Juan Manuel Márquez Méndez Nickname(s) Dinamita Rated at Welterweight Light Welterweight Lightweight Super Featherweight Featherweight Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Reach 67 in (170 cm) Nationality Mexican Born August 23, 1973 (age 38) Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico Stance Orthodox Boxing record Total fights 59 Wins 53 Wins by KO 39 Losses 5 Draws 1

Results

Main card

Welterweight Championship bout: Philippines Manny Pacquiao vs. Mexico Juan Manuel Márquez
Pacquaio defeats Márquez via Majority Decision. (114-114, 115-113, 116-112)

Light Welterweight Championship bout: United States Timothy Bradley vs. Cuba Joel Casamayor
Bradley defeats Casamayor via technical knockout at 2:59 of the eight round.

Light Welterweight bout: United States Mike Alvarado vs. Colombia Breidis Prescott
Alvarado defeats Prescott via technical knockout at 1:53 of the tenth round.

Super Featherweight bout: Puerto Rico Luis Cruz vs. Mexico Juan Carlos Burgos
Burgos defeats Cruz via Majority Decision. (92-98, 95-95, 93-97)

Preliminary card

Welterweight bout: Philippines Dennis Laurente vs. Ghana Ayi Bruce
Laurente defeats Bruce via knockout at 0:57 of the seventh round.

Super Flyweight bout: Philippines Fernando Lumacad vs. United States Joseph Rios
Lumacad defeats Rios via Unanimous Decision. (74-77, 73-77, 72-78)

Super Lightweight bout: United States Jose Benavidez vs. Puerto Rico Samuel Santana
Benavidez defeats Santana via Unanimous Decision. (60-50 , 60-50, 60-50)

Welterweight bout: United States Vic Pasillas vs. United States Jose Garcia
Pasillas defeats Santana via Unanimous Decision. (40-36 , 40-36, 40-36)

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