Juan Manuel Marquez opens up regarding fourth fight against Manny Pacquiao – Boxing News
Mexican fighter Juan Manuel Marquez will fight Filipino fight sensation Manny Pacquiao on December 8 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for the fourth time. The rivalry has already become one of the best in the history of boxing, with Pacquiao winning two out
of three fights.
Marquez currently stands with 54 wins, 6 losses, 1 tie and 39 knockouts in his portfolio. On the other hand, Pacquiao stands with 54 wins, 4 losses, 2 ties and 38 knockouts in his portfolio. Both fighters are more or less of the same calibre, with Marquez
having an upper hand when it comes to knockout ratio.
“The fact I've been right there, competing in very close fights with him, and believing the judges have been wrong . . . that's made me strong, inspired me to prove that. I fight for the pride of my country. I feel that every time I walk into the ring, and
that doesn't allow you to walk away from finishing this,” said Marquez when asked what inspires him to go head to head against Manny Pacquiao once again despite already losing two fights against him.
Marquez went head to head against Pacquiao last year in December, losing via split decision. It was the very first time the crowd booed for Pacquiao, believing Marquez had outboxed Pacquiao. Now, Marquez wants to knockout Pacquiao in order to make sure Pacquiao
does not get another win.
“I'm not thinking about retirement. I'm thinking about giving the fans a great fight, with all my sweat, blood, guts and heart,” said Marquez when asked if he will retire in case he suffers another loss at the hands of the former WBO welterweight titlist.
For Marquez, this fight is important, as he needs to ensure a victory by hook or crook. Another loss at the hands of Pacquiao would prove him inferior to the Filipino, which certainly is not what Marquez is looking forward to.
Both fighters will lock horns at the MGM Grand this Saturday, making history once again by trying to prove who the better man is in the ring.
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