On March 15, 2008, the current WBC champion Juan Manuel Marquez will fight Manny Pacquiao at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The first fight took place in 2004. Manny Pacquiao knocked down Juan Manuel Marquez three times in the first round, but Juan Manuel Marquez was able to storm back and earn a draw. For live coverage of this event please see Marquez Pacquiao Live Coverage. Update: Manny Pacquiao wins a brutal twelve round decision. Juan Manuel Marquez was knocked down once. The fight was a split decision. 115-112 Marquez, 115-112 Pacquiao, 114-113 Pacquiao. For complete coverage please see Marquez Pacquiao Live Coverage.
Fast Facts:
- When: Saturday march 15 - Approx 11PM ET
- Juan Manuel Marquez: 48-3-1, 35 KO's
- Manny Pacquiao: 45-3-2, 35 KO's
- Marquez won first meeting in May 2004 despite being knocked down 3 times in first round
- Available on Pay-Per-View
Manny Pacquiao Fast Facts:
- Born: December 17, 1978
- Height: 5'6"
- Nickname: PacMan
- Southpaw
- A movie and recording star in the Phillippines
- Weight: Super Featherweight
- Birth Place: Kibawe, Bukidnon, Phillippines
- Real Name: Emmanuel Daipidran Pacquiao
Juan Manuel Marquez Fast Facts:
- Born: August 23, 1973
- Birth Place: Mexico City
- Height: 5'7"
- Weight: Super Featherweight
- Full Name: Juan Manuel Marquez Mendez
- Brother Rafael Marquez is a champion boxer
- Record: 47-3-1
- KO's: 35
Pacquiao vs Marquez News
- Video: Round 1 of Pacquiao Marquez first fight (Time 4:09)
- ESPN.com: Pacquiao beats Marquez in a sensational split decision (March 16, 2008)
- But with outstanding action in nearly every round producing bloody injuries and heart-stopping moments, the fight was befitting of a matchup between two of the world's most gifted boxers.
- ESPN: "Pacquiao, Marquez set for March rematch" (November 29, 2007)
- HBO Sports: Marquez vs. Pacquiao II
- New York Post: "Marquez-Pacquiao Frenzy" (March 14, 2008)
- FOX Sports: "Pacquiao-Marquez rematch signed for March" (December 5, 2007)
- USA Today: "Pacquiao, Marquez fight for more than title" (March 15, 2008)
- Topix.net: Marquez Pacquiao Live Coverage
- Google News: Marquez Pacquiao Live Coverage
- ESPN.com: Marquez v. Pacquiao
- ESPN.com: Pacquiao edges Marquez, claims vacant Ring title (March 13, 2008)
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