Pacquiao vs Marquez 4 - Its OFFICIAL

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Pacquiao vs Marquez 4 is OFFICIAL – Manny Pacquiao(Philippines) the eight division world champion, WBO welterweight champion, Ring Magazine No.1, Pound-for-Pound Fighter, ESPN no.2 Pound-for-Pound and the Fighter of the Decade will go head-to-head against the fourth division champion Juan Manuel Marquez(Mexico) – the WBA/WBO World Champion.

Manny Pacquiao said “Our previous fights against each other brought out the best in us”. Marquez is the most challenging opponent for Pacquiao during his previous bouts. Only Marquez is capable of beating Pacquiao since he knows how to counter attack Pacquiao and is able to anticipate Pacquiao’s moves.  Coach Freddie Roach should make an adjustment during his training to be able to win the fight. 

Meanwhile, Juan Manuel Marquez is determined to knock-out Pacquiao this time. Marquez told to reports that he won the last 3 fights against Pacquiao but didn’t get the decision of the referee and  this time he will make sure that he will come-up victorious. 

Tickets will go on sale on Friday September 28, 2012. Tickets priced ranges from $1200, $900, $600, $400 and $200.

The fight will take place on December 8, 2012 Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, Promoted by Top Rank and MP Promotions and will be aired by HBO Pay-per-view. 

Pacquiao vs Marquez 4 - The Dream Match

Manila, Philippines – Pacquiao vs Marquez 4 could it be possible? According to some reports, there were three potential opponents (Miguel Cotto, Austin Trout or Juan Manuel Marquez) on the table for Manny Pacquiao.

What about Timothy Bradley? Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao basically won the fight and there’s no need to fight again because everyone (the world) knows that Pacquiao dominated the ring.

Miguel Cotto – Yeah he is one of the best fighter and good match-up between Manny Pacquiao but during wasn’t interested to fight Pacquiao then.

For us, fighting same opponent again and again is boring but this time it’s different.

It is because during their last 3 fights, audience-crowds-everyone is entertained and Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez give their best to fight till the end.

Pacquiao vs Marquez IV is a dream match and could be the last fight against both fighters.

Pacquiao vs Marquez 3 - Online Poll

Juan Manuel Marquez did his very best just to please everyone but in the end Manny Pacquiao won the fight via Majority decision.

Who do you think should have won the fight? The scorecard is in favor to Manny Pacquiao but critics, boxing analyst, majority of the viewers said that Juan Manuel Marquez won fight.

I have created an Online Poll so please vote.

Manny Pacquiao Won via Majority Decision

Pacquiao vs Marquez 3. Manny Pacquiao won via majority decision. Referee scorecard 114-114, 116-112, 115-113 in favor to Manny Pacquiao and Pacquiao landed 176 of 578 punches.

“I’m confident that I won the fight”, Pacquiao said.

Juan Manuel should have won the fight and during in an interview Marquez said “This was the second robbery and this one was the worst”.

Pacquiao vs Marquez Weighin - Pacquiao 143 while Marquez 142

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Today is the last day of Pacquiao vs Marquez to prepare themselves for the biggest boxing fight of 2011.

This is also the weigh-in day of Pacquiao and Marquez at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, Nevada. With a catchweight of 144 Pounds, Juan Manuel Marquez weighed at 142 while Manny Pacquiao weighed at 143. Both fighters are in good form, Marquez looks stronger and clever this time while Manny Pacquiao is also in good shape and excited for tomorrows event.

Juan Manuel Marquez training really worked; Marquez is under the trainer and conditioning Coach Angel Heredia that clearly made the difference for Marquez this time. Physically stronger, Mentally Ready, Attitude of a fighter – what can I say? Marquez looked very different this time and Marquez will take revenge for the last time.

Undercard Weighin Issues

Joel Casamayor of Cuba weighed at 141 lbs; he is 1lb higher over the weight limit and for the Junior Welterweight limit while Timothy Bradley weighed at 140lbs exact.

Also Mike Alvarado and Breidis Prescott weighed at 140lbs respectively. Super featherweight Luis Cruz weighed at 130lbs while Carlos Burgos weighed at 129lbs.

Pacquiao vs Marquez 3 - Weighin Problems

The official weighin of Pacquiao vs Marquez 3 will be held on Friday Afternoon November 11, 2011(US) at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, Nevada.

Typically Juan Manuel Marquez is a lightweight division champion (135 lbs) while Manny Pacquiao is a welterweight division champion (144 lbs).

The Pacquiao vs Marquez bout will take place at 144 lbs catchweight, which is in favor for Pacquiao because Pacquiao never goes all the up to 147 pounds, his highest weight is at 145 3/4 lbs.

Juan Manuel Marquez has some trouble fighting a bigger opponent like Floyd Mayweather Jr., the last time they battled Marquez weighted at 144 while Mayweather weighted at 146, Floyd Mayweather then won via Unanimous decision over Marquez.

Manny Pacquiao can easily adjust at 144lbs because he is fast and strong while Juan Manuel Marquez(138 lbs) will have a hard time fighting at 144lbs because he is gaining weight while maintaining his speed and power under his trainer and conditioning Coach Angel Hernandez.

Manny Pacquiao’s Journey to 8th World Titles

Flyweight Title

Manny Pacquiao’s first major World Title over a Thai professional boxer named Chatchai Sasakul via 8th knockout. Pacquiao defended the title in different boxers until he lost against a Thai National named Medgoen Singsurat and Pacquiao’s 2nd defeat of his career.

Super Bantamweight Title

After the defeat against Medgoen Singsurat, Manny Pacquiao continued his dream and move up his weight to Super Bantamweight (122 pounds) where he faced the former IBF World Super Bantamweight Champion Lehlohonolo Benedict Ledwaba also known as “Hands of Stone” of South Africa. Pacquiao won the fight via Technical Knockout.

Featherweight Title

Under the coach trainer Freddie Roach and during November 2003, Manny Pacquiao moved to featherweight division and challenged Marco Antonio Barrera also known as the Baby-Faced Assassin of Mexico that considered being the start of Manny Pacquiao’s career and the only Asian to become a Three Time World Champion in Boxing. Manny Pacquiao won the fight via Technical Knockout during the 11th round. This is also the time when Pacquiao vs Marquez first meet which resulted to a draw.

Super Featherweight Title


During this weight division Manny Pacquiao got his third defeat against the three time world champion Eric “El Terrible”Morales of Mexico via unanimous decision in favor to Morales. On the same year Manny Pacquiao challenged Hector Velazquez also a Mexican Fighter at Staples Center in LA. Manny Pacquiao won the fight via Knockout during the 6th round. Despite losing to Morales, Pacquiao faced Erick Morales on the following year and defended his title. Erick Morales got knocked down twice and during the 10th round Morales got knocked for the first time in his boxing career.

Lightweight Title

Manny Pacquiao faced David “Dangerous” Diaz a southpaw American Boxer and the former Lightweight Champion. Manny Pacquiao easily out-duel Marquez via 9th round knockout and become the first Filipino to win a 5 different World Boxing Titles.

Welterweight Title

“The Dream Match” as what they called. Manny Pacquiao eagerly moved up his weight to Welterweight Division (147 pounds) challenged the Six-Time World Champion Oscar “The Golden Boy” De La Hoya at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada. Manny Pacquiao easily dominated the fight and won via 8th round Technical Knockout, De La Hoya’s camp throw a tower to stop the fight.

November 2009 when Manny Pacquiao faced Miguel “Junito” Cotto of Puerto Rico for WBO Welterweight Title. It was an easy fight for Manny Pacquiao, Pacquiao dominated all the rounds and the referee stopped the fight in round 12. The fight brings Manny Pacquiao the seventh weight division champion in the World.

Light Welterweight Title

Pacquiao again leap into another division “The Light Welterweight Division” and faced Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton of England also considered the battle of the west and east. Manny Pacquiao won the fight during the 2nd round knockout with less than 10 seconds remaining of the fight and claimed his 6th world division champion.

Light Middleweight Title

The 8th world division journey of Manny Pacquiao took placed on Light Middleweight Division. Pacquiao faced Antonio “El Tornado de Tijuana” Margarito of Mexico for the vacant WBC Super Welterweight Title. Manny Pacquiao won via unanimous decision and claimed the 8th World Division Champion in the World.