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November 13, 2011


Marquez won't seek doping tests for Pacquiao

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MANILA, Philippines – Lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez said that he does not feel the need to ask Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao to undergo additional drug testing in preparation for their November 12 bout.
“We are not going to ask for additional tests,” Marquez told Examiner.com.
Pacquiao, the pound-for-pound king and congressman from the Philippines, has been hounded by allegations of drug use – mostly from Floyd Mayweather Jr., who refuses to fight Pacquiao without Olympic-style random drug testing.
Marquez did say that if Pacquiao has been using performance enhancing drugs, then the Filipino icon should feel bad for his victories because he had “unfair advantage.”
But the Mexican is focused on his own preparations.
“What I’m going to do is to prepare in the same manner as we’ve always done,” said Marquez. He adds that he has a doctor who will help him get to the 144-pound catchweight.
“I need to show up in excellent physical and mental condition.”
It will be the third meeting between Marquez and Pacquiao.
When the two first battled in 2004, Pacquiao knocked down Marquez three times in the first round, but Marquez still salvaged a draw.
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Same O Pacquiao-Marquez sequel

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The Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez show finally gets going 8 years to the day their contentious draw transpired in the glitter city of Las Vegas.

With contract details ironed out, fans are licking their chops for an exciting conclusion of the daring duo's trilogy --- a boxing match we might never see quite like it again.

Manny and Juan Ma executed excellent fight techniques in their previous fights drawing intense interest that obliged an indispensable third meeting of the bitter rivals.

Pacquiao as you recall downed Marquez thrice in the first round but the hardy Mex stood erect trading blows until their first war ended.

Indeed, Juan Ma's renitence saved him from further harm even as Manny hammered away with all of what's left in his arsenal but came tantalizingly short just the same.

All that aside, questions referred to your Counterman now borders on what Marquez is bringing to the MGM Grand Arena when he lock horns with the undisputed pound for pound champ.

"Can the 38 year old ex-lightweight marvel of Guadalajara withstand Manny's bombs?" asks a lady fighter fan from Indiana, expressing at the same time grave concerns of a Marquez beating like Shane Mosley's May 6th fistic castration by the Pacman.

If Marquez wasn't able to get through Pacquiao's defensive ways then, how can he outsmart the defending champion now who'll be brawling as a full blown welterweight --- catchweight imposition at 144 pounds not a factor in my thinking.

It will even get tougher for Marquez now that the Sarangani phenom is at home ensconced at 145 pounds in beating the likes of Ricky Hatton (138), Oscar de la Hoya (142), Miguel Cotto (144) Joshua Clottey (145) Antonio Margarito (144).

Watch how the bookmakers call the odds when it is offered to the public.

Highly stacked in Pacman's favor like what obtained in the betting cages of the Pacquiao-Mosley bout.

I am at a loss as to how Juan Ma can pull the upset lever in his third attempt to unseat Manny.

Marquez hasn't grown a third arm or leg since last they met has he? I mean, no phenomenal change in his style or capability that's been in display of late. Neither has he added extra strength to his punches.

Ask Juan (Baby Bull) Diaz, Juan Ma's latest prey who's picking Manny to beat his Mexican oppressor handily.

And so with the other boxing stars who'll be out endorsing the Idol's bid shortly.
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Pacquiao vs Marquez Fight Confirm

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The match that Juan Manuel Marquez wants is already secured on November 12, 2011. You will find rumors that it will not push via but Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao confirmed that he will fight Juan Manuel Marquez on November 12, 2011 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. The Pacquiao vs Marquez will give what boxing spectators, fans and enthusiasts wants within the ring.

There are actually also rumors that the Pacquiao vs Marquez fight will not sell inside the United States but poor blood, past controversy and rivalry will going to sell this fight. Juan Manuel Marquez believes that he won in their very first two encounter with the Filipino champ Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao so that is why he desires to fight him again. Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is well match with Juan Manuel Marquez. These two fighter has speed, endurance as well as the power.

Inside the Pacquiao vs Marquez fight, Pacquiao will likely be the favorite, and rightfully so. But even if he wins all 12 rounds, he’s going to have to fight to earn them. The Filipino champ Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao knows that Juan Manuel Marquez will do every little thing to win this fight and will not go down without having a tough fight.

Miriam invites Pacquiao Family to Wedding anniv

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MANILA, Philippines - Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago has raised the white flag.

In her Twitter page, the feisty lady senator said she is inviting boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, his wife Jinkee and mother Dionisia to her wedding anniversary on June 19.

She went on to say: “Pugilistic excellence is not one of my ambitions. I feel affection for Pacman & Aling Dionisia because we are all Visayans.”

Santiago earlier twitted Pacquiao for his interpretation of the Bible in furthering his anti-Reproductive Health (RH) Bill stance. Pacquiao told the public to forget the RH Bill and “go forth and multiply.”

The senator met her match in the boxer’s flamboyant mother, who said: “Huwag ang anak ko ang pakialaman niyo. [Ang pakialaman niyo] 'yung malaswa, 'yung malaswa!” she said.

Mommy Dionisia, as she is called, said her son has a right to express his opposition to the bill. “Para kay Senator Miriam, parang binasura niya ang anak ko… Bakit mababa ang tingin niya sa anak ko? Si Manny, sinusunod lang ang utos ng Diyos.”

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