Marquez wants 4th fight vs Pacquiao in Mexico
MANILA, Philippines - Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez believes he has the leverage in negotiations for a potential fourth fight against his rival, Filipino boxer Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao.
Marquez lost to Pacquiao in their trilogy bout last Saturday in Las Vegas, with the Filipino icon taking home a controversial majority decision victory.
Their two other fights also had controversial results, with their first meeting in 2004 ending in a draw while their 2008 rematch resulting in a split decision win for Pacquiao.
Marquez stormed out of the ring after the decision was announced and later said that he was once again robbed of the victory. Pacquiao, for his part, said immediately that he was willing to give Marquez another fight.
Pacquiao's promoter, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum, said last Tuesday that they are already pursuing a fourth fight.
Marquez was quoted by Boxing Scene as saying, "Now the ball is in my court," regarding the negotiations for a fourth fight.
The contract for Pacquiao-Marquez III included a rematch clause in case Marquez pulled off the upset, where he will be guaranteed $10-million for the fourth installment. Marquez was guaranteed $5-million in the trilogy bout.
"I think the fourth fight should be in Mexico, under my conditions," Marquez said.
Marquez's trainer, Nacho Beristain, has said that they may pursue legal action against the judges in the fight, who scored the bout 114-114, 115-113 and 116-112 for Pacquiao.
Arum has not yet responded to Marquez's comments regarding the fourth fight.
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Hugo, You need to see an
Hugo,
You need to see an optometrist.
I think you have an eye problem.
Hugo,Let me ask you
Hugo,
Let me ask you something.
Are you blind? Were you sleeping in the entire fight?
How could you say that JMM was the clear winner?
JMM did not dominate Pacman in every round.
Infact, Pacman leads JMM in all punch statistics.
The fight could go either way but nobody dominates anyone. Pacman won the fight fair and square against foot stepping-happy Matquez.
Marquez was the clear winner,
Marquez was the clear winner, has the rigth to impose conditions. Who has to prove who really won is Manny not Marquez.
Marquez wants 4th fight vs Pacquiao in Mexico
"I think the fourth fight should be in Mexico, under my conditions," Marquez said - TAMA BA ITONG SINSBI NI JMM? this is the foolish guy ive ever seen in boxing history dahil ayaw tumanggap ng pagkatalo..kelangan dito magtayo ng sarili nyang commission at judges para lahat ng laro nya sya ang mananalo..JMM did u review ur last fight wiht PACMAN? kelangan sguro ireview mo muna para malaman mo na talgang talo ka..kc 3X ko ng ni review ang last fight nyo and its very clear na si manny ang nanalo hnd lang SD kundi MD pa..at bago ka magsabi na ikaw ang magddecide..helooo..baka nakakalimutan mo CHALLENGER kalang? hnd ka STAR at hnd ka CHAMION para mag declare ng venue...UGOK...dapat siguro eh bumalik ka sa nanay mo at dumididi muna para tumigil ka sa kakaiyak..lol..
Hey Marquez, you also want
Hey Marquez, you also want your mon dad and bros and sisters to be judges right... at least then you might have a chance. Dont forget, you are the contender, Manny is the champ.
Hey Marquez, you also want
Hey Marquez, you also want your mon dad and bros and sisters to be judges right... at least then you might have a chance. Dont forget, you are the contender, Mann is the champ.
Pathetic!
Now poor Marquez is asking for the moon, stars and sun in order to win his 4th match with Pacquiao. Why can't you accept defeat? How pathetic!