A number of losses were vital to some fighters sharpening their skills and improving their performances. I would have to say Pacquiao improved immensely after his decision loss to Morales in '05. He lost the fight, but he clearly got better as he demonstrated in the rematch and rubber match.
I also think Marquez's loss to Freddie Norwood taught him to turn up the juice a bit. He was very much comfortable with lying back and counterpunching. However after that fight he seemed to amp up his aggression some. He learned not to hold back too much or the judges may not be kind.
I also think Marquez's loss to Freddie Norwood taught him to turn up the juice a bit. He was very much comfortable with lying back and counterpunching. However after that fight he seemed to amp up his aggression some. He learned not to hold back too much or the judges may not be kind.
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