By Jhonny Gonzalez
WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez feels very good about his chances to beat Manny Pacquiao at the catch-weight of 144-pounds. This past Monday, Marquez accepted a revised offer from Top Rank to face Pacquiao on November 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Marquez and Pacquiao fought to a draw in 2004 and then Pacquiao won a controversial twelve round split decision in the 2008 rematch.
The only thing standing in the way of Marquez meeting Pacquiao is Golden Boy Promotions, who have the ability to prevent the trilogy fight by matching Top Rank's offer with another opportunity. Marquez does not expect them to match the offer, which includes a catch-weight of 144, a $5 million dollar guarantee and an $10 million dollar guarantee on the rematch.
