It’s early Monday morning and practically all of the hard work has been done for Manny Pacquiao, the reigning WBO welterweight champion of the world. In five days’ time, the celebrated Filipino will defend his title against fierce rival Juan Manuel Marquez inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, in what will likely serve as a fitting conclusion to one of the more memorable trilogies in recent memory.
Las Vegas, Nevada --- Three-division world champion Juan Manuel Marquez makes his "Grand Arrival" aboard his special Team Marquez bus at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Monday for his upcoming third mega-fight against superstar Manny Pacquiao. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions,Marquez Boxing,Tecate and MGM Grand, Pacquiao vs Marquez III will take place, Saturday, Nov. 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and be produced and distributed by HBO Pay Per View. Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank.
Luis Sandoval catches up with Juan Manuel Marquez to discuss his upcoming trilogy fight with Manny Pacquiao, training camp, controversy over his conditioning coach and more.
Luis Sandoval catches up with Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum to discuss the Pacquiao-Marquez trilogy, a fight between Pacuqiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., Timothy Bradley's Top Rank debut, and more.
While the last two Pacquiao-Marquez 24/7 episodes had been enjoyable, it appears things may be slowing down a bit in terms of what angles can be covered for both fighters. There was a bit more focus on the things around the fighters this episode. One of the more interesting parts is we get to hear from Marquez’s strength and conditioning coach Angel Hernandez (or is it Heredia? Or Memo?) regarding his checkered past that has recently been brought to light.
Tony Weeks has been chosen by the Nevada State Athletic Commission to referee the third fight in the much-awaited showdown between pound-for-pound king and reigning WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and WBO/WBA bantamweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez.
Arcadia, Ca. --- Three-division world champion Juan Manuel Marquez waves to the thousands of fans wanting to meet the champ during a special boxing exhibition at Santa Anita Park. Marquez is preparing for his upcoming third mega-fight against superstar Manny Pacquiao. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions, Marquez Boxing, Tecate and MGM Grand, Pacquiao vs Marquez III will take place, Saturday, Nov. 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and be produced and distributed by HBO Pay Per View. --- Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank.
How many more fights do you expect to put on in your career? I don’t know how many more fights I have left. Perhaps four -- enough to take me through 2013. Perhaps more. Right now I still feel good, fast and strong. I made my trainer Freddie Roach promise me he would tell me if he ever saw my abilities decline. He said he would but so far I’m still fighting at the same level I always have and Freddie agrees.
Juan Manuel Marquez (53-5-1, 39KOs) has promised to secure a knockout victory on November 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, when he faces WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (53-3, 38KOs) for a third time. Marquez believes he was robbed of a victory in their two prior meetings, in 2004 and 2008, when he went to a draw and lost a twelve round split decision in the rematch.
Hollywood, Ca. --- "READY TO GO" --- Superstar Manny Pacquiao hits the mitts with trainer Freddie Roach(L) during his workout Friday at the Wildcard Boxing Club as he prepares for his upcoming third mega-fight against three-division world champion Juan Manuel Marquez. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions,Marquez Boxing,Tecate and MGM Grand, Pacquiao vs Marquez III will take place, Saturday, Nov. 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and be produced and distributed by HBO Pay Per View. --- Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank