I'm a filipino and a huge Manny Pacquiao fan but had a feeling he was going to lose this one. He got caught flush by a devastating punch that was all skill and no luck. As a fight fan first, I give so much credit to JMM, he has stayed classy, hungry, determined, and grateful. Manny has too many influences and way too many outside of the ring activities that makes me question whether or not he should continue to fight. Every 24/7 episode I watched (even from their 3rd meeting) had JMM training- in the most simple settings, hardly with an entourage, focused and hungry. Manny trained also but not with as much grit as he normally does, with the same distractions and the same BS. In any case, their fights are epic and both men are legendary fighters. I am also ashamed of the way some of my fellow filipinos are taking this defeat and just how delusional they are as boxing fans in general- full of excuses and hate. Some of Manny's fan's can say the most unbelievable s. hit . Juan Manuel deserved to win this fight like he won the other 3 fights. My hat goes off to Team Marquez and the Mexican people.
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