Juan Manuel Marquez still eyeing a fourth match against Pacquiao – Boxing News
Three-division champion Juan Manuel Marquez still wants another match against his long time rival Manny Pacquiao. After being defeated twice by Pacquiao, Marquez still thinks that he has it what it takes to defeat the Filipino.
Marquez lost to Pacquiao with a controversial majority decision, however he and his fans around the globe still think that he had won. In relation to this, Marquez said, “I considered retiring because everybody knows I want to fight Manny again and that I won the last fight, and I feel very angry about that decision. Everybody knows I was looking for the rematch with Manny, but I don't know what happened. The most important thing is, I like to fight and I will fight on [Saturday] and I am very happy about that. But I don't know what happened with the rematch.”
Marquez is currently scheduled to have his next fight in Mexico City. After a long time Marquez will be fighting in his hometown, however he still does not feel excited. For now, Marquez only mission is to get another match with Pacquiao.
Commenting on Marquez’s capabilities, promoter Bob Arum said, “He is a professional, a true professional.”
Arum further said that Marquez is a smart man and that he knows what it was all about. Arum added that by complaining about the judges, Marquez will not achieve anything. He added that Marquez is one of the best fighters in the world today and that most people think he could have beaten Pacquiao but then boxing is always a game of surprises. Finally, Arum admitted that there are chances of both the pugilists clashing again later this year if everything goes well.
On the other hand, when asked about his homecoming fight, Marquez said that it is a great feeling to be at home and that he is highly satisfied yet he feels responsible. He added that he has practiced well for his bout knowing that it is a difficult one. He then said that he wants this fight to be a great one so that at the end everyone is proud of him.
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