Michael Koncz defends Manny Pacquiao’s decision of fighting Marquez – Boxing News
Filipino pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao has earned enough respect in the industry to be eyed by most competitors. However, not everyone gets the chance to cash on the Filipino’s fame. Unbeaten American fighter Timothy Bradley, who defeated Pacquiao
earlier this year via controversial split decision, was eager to once again face the former WBO titlist, in order to make his victory more decisive.
To Tim’s dismay, Pacquiao declined the notion of fighting him this year and went on to give Juan Manuel Marquez a chance for the fourth time. The decision did not sit well with Bradley and his camp, and so the current WBO champion’s wife called Pacquiao’s
adviser Michael Koncz to inquire about the scenario.
“I’m not sure exactly how she got my number but I just told her, ‘nothing personal. It’s business,’” said Koncz to the Asian Journal. “I wished for her husband, Tim, to have a safe next fight and there’s always a possibility of a rematch next year.”
Furthermore, Koncz revealed that Pacquaio’s decision of fighting Marquez was strictly his and no one forced him into it.
“It’s all about the fans. Styles make fights. Manny felt there’s more entertainment value for his fans fighting Marquez rather than Bradley,” he added.
Koncz also revealed that initially Pacquiao was planning a fight against Puerto Rican fighter Miguel Cotto, but the latter declined.
“Hate it all you want, you don’t have to watch it. We’re not forcing people to watch it. All of Manny’s fights with Marquez have been close. We hope this is the last one, hopefully,” said Koncz to those who believe a fourth match between Pacquiao and Marquez
is not worth it.
Pacquiao has already faced Marquez thrice. Their first fight was close and ended up in a tie. The second fight was close again but the Pac-man was able to grab the win via unanimous decision. The third fight was even closer yet the Filipino managed to run
away with the victory via split decision.
Marquez believes he has already defeated the Filipino thrice and this time he wants to do via knockout to make it more obvious.
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