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Last update: 11-19-2009 Read more by Mark Vester

Marquez: "My First Choice is Pacquiao, Then Ricky Hatton"

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By Mark Vester

Former three division champion Juan Manuel Marquez wants a third crack at WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao. They fought to a controversial draw in 2004 and then Marquez lost a controversial split decision to Pacquiao in 2008. Marquez is being considered as a possible option for Pacquiao in 2010.

During a recent interview on a Mexican radio station, Marquez made it clear that a third�bout with Pacquiao is the fight he wants. If, and only if, he can't get a fight with Pacquiao - he will consider a fight with Ricky Hatton. Pacquiao is slated to return on March 13. Marquez knows that Pacquiao's side will be negotiating with Floyd Mayweather Jr. but if that fight falls apart then he wants to step in.

"The first�choice for me is�Manny Pacquiao, but I know they are going to negotiate with Mayweather. But�if it doesn't happen, then I want a fight with him.�If the [Pacquiao] fight doesn't happen, I will consider�a possible bid to go to England to fight against Ricky Hatton, and then�a third fight with�Manny could be even bigger," Marquez said.

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on 11-21-2009 by Mr Reality

Originally Posted by al capone PAC is so much improved from march 2008 and he hits just as good with his right as his left, PAC would demolish marquez this go round IF It happens. Then factor in they won't fight at 140 and marquez looks like he can't handle that extra weight well at all, don't...

on 11-20-2009 by Mr Reality

Manny Pacquiao is a great fighter with very good footwork and very good punching power. His defense while not a huge defenciency is not a strength. He does have an above average chin as evidenced by the punches he took from Morales & Marquez which wobbled him but did not floor him. The fact is th...

on 11-20-2009 by UTFISH

[QUOTE=rao007;6714730]It doesn't matter if he was on a program--Marquez does not have the legs to carry the extra muscle--that is the biggest problem. [IMG]http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/150/pac3.jpg/[/IMG][/QUOTE] Yeah thats what I said. Pac has a bigger frame and naturally carries more...

on 11-20-2009 by davidoff

[QUOTE=delarmente;6719211]JMM shut up! You suck, you lost... Fight Hatton! Pac does not have to prove NOTHING to you loser. HE'S on TOP of the WORLD in Boxing and your not. You lost against Mayweather, that was your chance little hombre. Fight Hatton I will buy that ppv...[/QUOTE] Hey dude...

on 11-20-2009 by street bully

[QUOTE=Pullcounter;6707372]damn, jmm is a brave dude... i guess he didn't see pac manhandle cotto on sat.[/QUOTE] Marquez is better than Cotto.