By Ryan Burton
BoxingScene.com and other media outlets caught up with former four-division champion Juan Manuel Marquez shortly after Manny Pacquiao won a twelve round unanimous decision over Tim Bradley to close their trilogy on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The 42-year-old Marquez was impressed with Pacquiao's performance and was a little surprised with the power he displayed.
"I thought he looked great. He had speed and power and looked hungry. I saw the Pacquiao from maybe three years ago - with power, speed, he looked great. I was surprised because Pacquiao landed combinations and Bradley went down. He didn't go down before. It surprised me," Marquez explained.
Should Pacquiao, who announced he was leaning towards retirement after the fight, choose to fight on - a showdown against undefeated WBO super lightweight champion Terence Crawford (28-0, 20KOs) could come to fruition.
Marquez, who faced the Filipino star on four occasions, believes that contest would be a tough task for Pacquiao.
"That is an incredible fight. Crawford is a tough fighter. It is a difficult fight for Manny. Crawford is intelligent and moves very well. Terence Crawford's style is very difficult for Pacquiao," Marquez stated.
While Pacquiao is running for a senate seat in the Philippines, Crawford is close to a deal for an HBO Pay-Per-View unification with undefeated WBC junior welterweight world champion Viktor Postol of the Ukraine.
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