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By Rick Reeno - One Mexican warrior is left standing in the super featherweight division. Later tonight at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Juan Manuel Marquez (48-3-1, 35 KOs) will defend his WBC title against the fighter many experts have dubbed as the "Mexican Assassin," Manny Pacquiao (45-3-2, 34 KOs).
After nearly four long years, the two rivals will finally set the record straight on who was the rightful winner of their first fight, which took place on May 8, 2004. That night, Pacquiao dropped Marquez three-times in the first round. The fight appeared to be on the verge of being over, but Marquez showed his warrior's heart by keeping his head together, making adjustments and orchestrating one of the most miraculous comebacks in the history of the sport. Marquez managed to win enough rounds, and even dominated some of them along the way with his boxing ability, to come out with a draw. Fans and experts were split as to which fighter should have won. Disputes over money has kept them apart, but no longer.
For years, Marquez, along with Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera, were called the triple-threat of the featherweights. In the last two years, Pacquiao has retired both Morales and Barrera. Only Marquez stands in his way before a jump in weight to 135-pounds. [details]
After nearly four long years, the two rivals will finally set the record straight on who was the rightful winner of their first fight, which took place on May 8, 2004. That night, Pacquiao dropped Marquez three-times in the first round. The fight appeared to be on the verge of being over, but Marquez showed his warrior's heart by keeping his head together, making adjustments and orchestrating one of the most miraculous comebacks in the history of the sport. Marquez managed to win enough rounds, and even dominated some of them along the way with his boxing ability, to come out with a draw. Fans and experts were split as to which fighter should have won. Disputes over money has kept them apart, but no longer.
For years, Marquez, along with Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera, were called the triple-threat of the featherweights. In the last two years, Pacquiao has retired both Morales and Barrera. Only Marquez stands in his way before a jump in weight to 135-pounds. [details]
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