Losers and Winners

How judges scored Pacquiao-Marquez fight?

The Pacquiao victory had cast doubt among both side's followers. A draw could have been a better option but I thought Pacquiao nailed it when he got Marquez down in the third round. So how did they conclude it? Here's the official NSAC master scoresheet:


source: Fightnews.com

Pacman: “This business is over”

Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao made history!

Manny Pacquiao is the first Filipino and the first Asian to win three-division championship when he beats Marquez by split-decision for WBC super featherweight title on saturday. Pacquiao is a WBC flyweight champion and IBF Super Bantamweight champion. That means he could be lined-up to Bob Fitzsimmons (160, 175, Heavyweight) Tony Canzoneri (126, 135, 140) Barney Ross (135, 140, 147) Henry Armstrong (126, 135, 147) Emile Griffith (147, 154, 160) Ray Leonard (147, 154, 160) Oscar De La Hoya (140, 147, 154) Floyd Mayweather 130, 135, 147) who all have three-division championship titles. Great feat for a Pinoy, kudos to Manny Pacquiao!

Pacquiao beats Marquez by split-decision.

Pacquiao snatched Marquez’s WBC super featherweight last Saturday night at Mandalay in a breathtaking battle that left both fighters bleeding. Marquez aggressiveness landed more punches at Pacquiao but Pacquiao’s vicious left hook thump him down. Albeit I’m into Pacquiao’s side but I was convinced Marquez fought a good fight. But the judges says it all; it was a split-decision, Manny Pacquiao won!

Judge Duane Ford 115-112 favored Pacquiao
Jerry Roth 115-112 for Marquez
Tom Miller gave a 114-113 to Pacquiao

Marquez in denial?

“I don’t like the decision,” Marquez said. “I still feel I am the champion. It was a bad decision. That first knockdown, he got me cold, but then I adjusted my game plan and I thought from then on, I dictated the whole fight. … The people are the best judge, and the people are booing him. I won.” - AP

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Pacman vs Marquez: The Unfinished Business!

The most anticipated rematch between Manny Pacman Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Dinamita Marquez for the WBC super featherweight title is just 11 days away which will be aired on March 15*, 2008 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada.

referee: Kenny Bayless judge: Duane Ford judge: Jerry Roth judge: Dick Flaherty

Marquez:

sex:male
birth date: 1973-08-23
age : 34
division: super featherweight
rating: 2 / 977
nationality : Mexico
alias: Dinamita
residence: Anaheim, California, United States
birth place: Mexico City, DF, Mexico
birth name: Juan Manuel Marquez Mendez
stance: orthodox
height: 5′ 7″ reach: 67“
won 48 (KO 35) + lost 3 (KO 0) + drawn 1 = 52

Pacquiao:

sex: male

birth date: 1978-12-17
age : 29
division: super featherweight
rating: 1 / 977
nationality: Filipino
alias: Pac Man
birth place: Bukidnon, Philippines
birth name: Emmanuel D. Pacquiao
stance: southpaw
height: 5′ 6½″ reach: 67“
won 45 (KO 35) + lost 3 (KO 2) + drawn 2 = 50

here's what manny pacquiao said in his column in philboxing.com:

"Umabot na po ako sa pinakamahirap na yugto ng aking training at gusto ko lang na ipaalam sa lahat na nalampasan ko na ang mga matitinding pagsubok na nasa harapan ko," said Pacquiao."Masaya po ang aking coaching staff na binubuo ni Freddie Roach, Buboy Fernandez at Nonoy Neri at ang conditioning coach ko na si Eric Brown sa ipinakita kong lakas, bilis at stamina. Konti pa, matatamo ko na ang isang perfect condition," the boxing icon added. more..

*pls check your local listing, it's available in the Philippines on March 16, 2008 which will be aired by Solar and GMA.