It’s been four years since Marquez and Pacquiao battled to a majority draw. Today they will face off again as the #2 and #3 best pound for pound fighters in the world. This is the rematch everyone has been waiting for. This is “Unfinished Business.”
Tonight Juan Manuel Marquez (48-3-1 35KOs) defends his WBC super featherweight championship against Manny Pacquiao (45-3-2 34KOs) this Saturday on HBO PPV (catch the round by round live updates here on HipHopDX.com beginning at 8pm PT/11pm ET).
There’s lots of business to tend to but only one will finish it. Check out the HipHopDX preview to tonight’s big main event [click to read].
Other Results:
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David Diaz def. Ramon Montano via 10 round majority decision
Abner Mares def. Diosdado Gabi via 2nd round TKO
Steven Luevano vs. Terdsak Jandaeng for Luevano’s WBO featherweight title;
Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Manny Pacquiao for Marquez’s WBC super featherweight title;
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(6:50pm) David Diaz thought he was going to have a cakewalk with little known Ramon Montano but had to earn a 10rd majority decision. There’s a possibility that we’ll be seeing Diaz against Pacquiao in the near future. As rough and rugged as Diaz is, it could be an interesting fight.
(7:03pm) Abner Mares demolished Diosdado Gabi with a brutal assault that began at the beginning of the first round and didn’t stop until roughly 40 seconds into the second round. The Mexican contingency as VERY pleased and nothing better to get them hyped up for Marquez than a dominant victory by another native fighter.
(7:18pm) The Luevano and Jandaeng fight is pretty good. But guess who just stepped into the building? Iron Mike Tyson! Rumors have been hovering that a Tyson/Holyfield fight may be happening in the near future but judging by the visible gut Tyson was toting with him, those rumors are probably false.
(8:03pm) Luevano gave Jandaeng a pretty good boxing lesson by jabbing and circling to right before the stalking challenger could set and throw. Although Janaeng stunned Luevano several times, it becomes relatively difficult to beat a champion when throwing one punch at a time. Easy decision for Luevano as the “Manny” and “Marquez” chants have begun. The main event is next!
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(8:19) The building is rocking as both boxers make their way to the ring. They Mexican presence seems to be slightly dominant here tonight. Regardless, both boxers are adored by their respective countries. This fight is not just between two fighters, but two countries that are seeking respect tonight!
Andreas Hale’s Scorecard
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 total
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Pacquiao 9 – 9 -10-10 – 9 – 9 – 9- 9 -10 -10 – 9 – 9 112
Marquez10 – 10 -8 – 9 -10-10-10-10 – 9 – 9 – 10 – 10 115
Rd 1: Both fighters begin very cautiously and respecting what each brings to the table. Pacquiao lands the first punch of the fight and already is using the right hand more often than the first encounter. Boos are hovering as the fight begins at a much slower pace than four years ago. Marquez lands a thudding right cross to Pacquiao’s head. The round is up for grabs in the closing minute as things begin to pick up. Both fighters exchange punches but it seems Marquez takes the first stanza.
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Rd 2: Pacquiao slips a left hand in 20 seconds into the round. Lots of feeling out so far. Pacquiao is the aggressor thus far but can’t seem to find his range. Marquez lands another hard right hand. They briefly exchange again as the crowd erupts. Marquez superior boxing ability is beginning to show as he counters Pacquiao often. Another flurry stuns Pacquiao to close the round!
Rd 3: Pacquiao is making a very big mistake by trying to box with Marquez as Marquez is far superior in that regard. Those of us at ringside are beginning to wonder where the old Pacquiao is. Marquez stuns Pacquiao yet again with a brilliant three punch combo. It seems that Marquez his already timed Pacquiao to a tee. A clash of heads midway through the round has slowed things down. No blood however. Pacquiao finally lands a straight left hand flush and is pressing forward. Pacquiao drops Marquez with a beautifully placed left hand! Marquez rises but barely finishes the round on his feet!
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Rd 4: The old Pacquiao has finally made it to the arena as those hands are being let go. Pacquiao lands another flurry of punches but Marquez responds throwing his on combination. The fight is at a serious pace at this point. Pacquiao continues to use the right hand to set up the lead right. This is a fight! Another crushing left hand lands flush on the face of Marquez. Marquez slows Manny down a bit with a right cross. Looks to be another round for Pac Man.
Rd 5: Manny begins the round touching Marquez with a right hand. The two have slowed back down to the first round pace. This is when Marquez must take advantage. Marquez counters Manny’s attack with a well placed right hook. Pacquiao may be taking a round off here. Nice one two combo by Pac Man. Marquez counters Pacquiao yet again with a right hand. A hard straight right smashes into Pacquiao’s face. A Marquez round.
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Rd 6: Pacquiao seems to have gone back to trying to box with Marquez. Bad move. Marquez obviously can’t handle Pacquiao’s speed but for some reason Pacquiao is holding back. Pac Man catches Marquez with a couple rights followed by a hard left hand. Marquez responds yet again. It’s still anybody’s round. Marquez lands yet another hard right hand. Very difficult round to score but a few punches by Marquez should give him the round.
Rd 7: Marquez boxing is leading the way again as he places a couple of jabs on the dome of Pacquiao. Marquez’ ring generalship is showing once again. A clash of heads stops the action for a brief moment. the pace picks up again as they engage once again. There seems to be a cut over the right eye of Marquez.Marquez may have taken yet another round.
Rd 8: Marquez opens up quickly and hurts Pacquiao with yet another hard right hand that followed a left jab. Beautiful body punching by Marquez seems to have slowed Pacquiao down a great deal. Marquez has turned into the stalker here now. Marquez is dominating this round with brilliant body and head combinations. A hard left right combo stuns Pacquaio again! This may be Marquez best round of the night.
Rd 9: Pacquaio may be sensing he’s behind as he presses forward to begin the round. His speed has been nullified thus far. Marquez is targeting the body well as he tries to slow Pacquiao down even more. Marquez launches another four punch combo but Pacquiao land a hard right to return the favor. Whenever the pace picks up it’s all Pacquiao but it isn’t happening enough. Pacquiao begins to get the better of Marquez as the ref pauses the action to take a look at Marquez badly cut eye. Pacquiao takes this round.
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Rd 10: Manny comes roaring out the corner and immediately stuns Marquez with a blitz of lefts and rights. Marquez barely gets his legs back but Pacquiao is taking control here. Pacquiao is having yet another great round as his one minute barrage of punches has gotten the better of Marquez. Pacquiao land yet another flurry of punches to the head of Marquez. Pacquiao takes another round.
Rd 11: Championship rounds and this fight can go either way at this point. It’s back to boxing again as Marquez hits Pacquiao low. Nothing too much going on here. Marquez lands two hard rights that slow Pacquiao’s assault again. Marquez is winning this round as Pacquiao seems a bit subdued. Manny finally opens up with ten seconds left. Seems to be a Marquez round.
Rd 12: Final round. Both might be thinking knockout at this point. A hard straight right lands for Pacquiao but Marquez comes back with one of his own. Manny must begin throwing now in order to win this last round. The pace picks up yet again with Pacquiao getting the better of Marquez. An exchange leads to Marquez pushing Pacquiao back. Marquez presses the action as the fight draws to a close. A looping overhand right lands for Marquez to punctuate the last round.
The judges scorecards are in…
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115 – 112 Marquez
115- 112 Pacquiao
114- 113 Pacquiao
Pacquiao wins!
