By Bert Perez Three years ago, when Juan Manuel Marquez was 36, he moved up from lightweight to welterweight to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. at a catch-weight of 144 pounds. Marquez looked puny next to Floyd and had no muscle definition and a soft gut. It was hardly a surprise, though, since Marquez had never weighed more than 135 lbs in a fight and weighed less than 130 in 50 … [Read more...] about Juan Manuel Marquez on PED’s or Not?
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Which KO loss was more shocking? Pacquiao, Tyson, or Jones Jr.
By Dexter Reyes Boxing is the theater of the unexpected and when Juan Manuel Marquez knocked Manny Pacquiao out cold with one punch, I couldn't believe my eyes. After watching that one punch KO of the great Pacquiao who was known for walking through punches from bigger men, I felt I was in the Twilight Zone and was dreaming. Marquez was never able to drop Pacquiao before, … [Read more...] about Which KO loss was more shocking? Pacquiao, Tyson, or Jones Jr.
End of an Era! Juan Manuel Marquez KO’s Manny Pacquiao in Six
By Jay Cade Juan Manuel Marquez finally got the win that he has been longing for, but the outcome was something that came as a shock to everyone including Marquez himself, after three grueling battles he has never been able to drop Manny Pacquiao, but last night in Las Vegas, Nevada this new 2.0 beefed up version of Marquez not only dropped Pacquiao, he dropped him twice … [Read more...] about End of an Era! Juan Manuel Marquez KO’s Manny Pacquiao in Six
Pacquiao vs. Marquez 4: Expect Another Controversial Decision
By Albert Benson Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez say they are going to end this rivalry once and for all, they say they will be more aggressive for this fight and expect us to believe it. They have told us the same thing before only to fight the same way wild brawler vs. technical counter puncher with both guys cautious of each other. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao vs. Marquez 4: Expect Another Controversial Decision
I will jump for joy when Marquez finally gets the victory over Pacquiao
By Lester Salvador When Timothy Bradley's hand was raised at the end of his fight with Manny Pacquiao, I was happy, it was one of the best moments in boxing, to see someone get a decision victory over the hyped up Pacman. I never thought I would see the day that someone would get a fair shake on the judges scorecards when it came to a fight with Pacquiao, but Bradley got … [Read more...] about I will jump for joy when Marquez finally gets the victory over Pacquiao
Pacquiao will disappoint fans once again when he fights Marquez
By Larry Limcangco I don't believe anything Manny Pacquiao says when it comes to prefight banter, he claims he will bring the old Manny back -- I don't believe it. He is only saying these things to fool us to buy his fights and fund his political habit. He has said many times that he will finish off Juan Manuel Marquez only to be counter punched and dumbfounded every fight. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao will disappoint fans once again when he fights Marquez
BOXING OR YULETIDE TALE: THE QUADRILOGY (PACQUIAO VS. MARQUEZ)
By Reni M. Valenzuela The two legends have come to the end of the road. Juan Manuel Marquez is coming to fight, while Manny Pacquiao is coming to finish him. Marquez wants vindication. Pacquiao wants conclusion. … [Read more...] about BOXING OR YULETIDE TALE: THE QUADRILOGY (PACQUIAO VS. MARQUEZ)
Floyd Mayweather’s Fear Factor
By Anthony Petersen Floyd Mayweather Jr. has now accepted the reality that his skills along with father time have made it impossible to defend his title against Manny Pacquiao, he came to that conclusion after the Miguel Cotto fight. … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather’s Fear Factor
If Pacquiao loses to Marquez, Mayweather still won’t fight him
By Charlie Knoxville Floyd Mayweather Jr. is up to his old tricks, avoid Manny Pacquiao at all costs, but ride off of his name and fame. Manny Pacquiao is fighting Juan Manuel Marquez this weekend on December 8th and Mayweather announced through his adviser Leonard Ellerbe, as reported by ESPN's Dan Rafael, that Floyd will make his return to the boxing ring and fight … [Read more...] about If Pacquiao loses to Marquez, Mayweather still won’t fight him
Mike Tyson: Pacquiao would beat Mayweather
“IN DEPTH WITH GRAHAM BENSINGER” – SHOW NOTES AND VIDEO CLIPS 12/1/12 Graham Bensinger Sits Down With Boxing Hall of Famer Mike Tyson MIKE TYSON ON DRUGS, WOMEN, MONEY, SUCCESS, BRAD PITT, MANNY PACQUIAO AND FLOYD MAYWEATHER LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – On this episode of “In Depth with Graham Bensinger,” Graham Bensinger sits down with Mike Tyson at the Hall of Famer’s Nevada … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson: Pacquiao would beat Mayweather
Is Floyd Mayweather Ducking Manny Pacquiao? We’re About To Find Out!
By Paul Cotton Let me start off by saying I am firmly of the belief that Floyd Mayweather wants no part of a prime Manny Pacquiao. I am a massive Manny Pacquiao fan yet concur that Floyd Mayweather is undoubtedly the best pure boxer on the planet. I have seen many biased articles on this subject, including on this site, and will try to discuss this topic as impartially yet … [Read more...] about Is Floyd Mayweather Ducking Manny Pacquiao? We’re About To Find Out!
The Myth of Manny Pacquiao’s Iron Chin and Why Marquez Can Knock Him Out
By Chevy Jackson There is a big misconception when it comes to Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and his ability to absorb punches. The Pacquiao iron chin is a myth because Pacquiao has been knocked out twice in his career and dropped multiple times. Manny Pacquiao was knocked out by Rustico Torrecampo and Medgoen Singsurat, knocked down by Nedal Hussein, Serikzhan Yeshmagambetov, … [Read more...] about The Myth of Manny Pacquiao’s Iron Chin and Why Marquez Can Knock Him Out
The Future for Miguel Cotto
By Paul Cotton The future of Miguel Cotto quite literally took a hit last night. Austin Trout left no doubt, and yes pun is absolutely intended, in their super welterweight bout leaving the victor by a comfortable albeit competitive decision. The judges had it surprisingly wide at 119-109 and two lots of 117-111; I personally had it 115-113 Trout. Despite the wide scores the … [Read more...] about The Future for Miguel Cotto
“OLD” AND NEW PACQUIAO: THE BIG “IF” IN QUADRILOGY
By Reni M. Valenzuela Boxing longs for the “old” Pacman. But is there a basis to the longing? … [Read more...] about “OLD” AND NEW PACQUIAO: THE BIG “IF” IN QUADRILOGY
David Haye and The Klitschkos
By Paul Cotton It’s that time again – both the Klitschkos are without opponents. Admittedly Vitali is potentially heading into retirement because of political duties but nevertheless they are both without fights. Enter the only threat to the Klitschkos, David Haye – or not. … [Read more...] about David Haye and The Klitschkos