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by Cliff Rold - Here we go again. It took four years to get the rematch after their epic first encounter and three and change to get a third. Only one year has passed to reach the precipice of a finale.
Or the build for a fifth fight.
Let’s hope for the former. In an era where fighters rarely fight more than twice a year, four fights feels like a lot. This isn’t the Israel Vazquez-Rafael Marquez fourth of a couple years ago. That was a case where two fighters below the superstar earning line went with the only place they could realistically make top dollar at the time. Marquez and Pacquiao can get paid other places.
Few play as well with them as they do with each other. Despite some groans and derision from the hardcore faithful, this is a winner at the box office. Three times, it’s been a winner in the ring.
Seriously, what is there to complain about? Two of the greatest fighters who have ever laced gloves, in any generation; two fighters who are likely to be rated upon their retirement with the elite 100 all-time; two fighters of genuine elite caliber with an unresolved issue. [Click Here To Read More]
Or the build for a fifth fight.
Let’s hope for the former. In an era where fighters rarely fight more than twice a year, four fights feels like a lot. This isn’t the Israel Vazquez-Rafael Marquez fourth of a couple years ago. That was a case where two fighters below the superstar earning line went with the only place they could realistically make top dollar at the time. Marquez and Pacquiao can get paid other places.
Few play as well with them as they do with each other. Despite some groans and derision from the hardcore faithful, this is a winner at the box office. Three times, it’s been a winner in the ring.
Seriously, what is there to complain about? Two of the greatest fighters who have ever laced gloves, in any generation; two fighters who are likely to be rated upon their retirement with the elite 100 all-time; two fighters of genuine elite caliber with an unresolved issue. [Click Here To Read More]
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