by David P. Greisman - It was not very long ago that the biggest bouts of the year would dominate all discussion for months before fight night. They were black holes that drew everything toward them. Little else seemed to matter.
Today is November 19, less than three weeks away from one of the biggest bouts of the year. The conversation concerning the fourth fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez has only now begun.
That should be surprising.
Pacquiao and Marquez are two of the best fighters in the sport, in their generation and of all time. They have headlined on pay-per-views and in packed arenas. They have entertained millions and earned millions while doing so. And they have done this three times against each other.
They have history. They have a rivalry.
It’s not surprising, though, precisely because we’ve seen them before — and because we need good reason to want to see them more. [Click Here To Read More]
Today is November 19, less than three weeks away from one of the biggest bouts of the year. The conversation concerning the fourth fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez has only now begun.
That should be surprising.
Pacquiao and Marquez are two of the best fighters in the sport, in their generation and of all time. They have headlined on pay-per-views and in packed arenas. They have entertained millions and earned millions while doing so. And they have done this three times against each other.
They have history. They have a rivalry.
It’s not surprising, though, precisely because we’ve seen them before — and because we need good reason to want to see them more. [Click Here To Read More]
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