Live on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao (53-3-2) will square off with Juan Manuel Marquez (53-5-1) for a third time. On the line is the WBO World Welterweight Title. The first meeting in 2004 resulted in a draw filled with non stop action and drama throughout the fight. In 2008 they met again with Pacquiao taking a split decision victory. During that fight Pacquiao knocked down Marquez in the third round which proved to be the difference on the judges decision.
We can no doubt expect another great fight between these two warriors. Its been three years since there last fight and both men have changed. Manny will use his speed and explosiveness to throw Marquez off his game. While Marquez will try and mimic some of Pac Mans in and out, side to side movement to stay in this fight. Manny would like to end this trilogy decisively this time around. While Marquez will try and prove he does belong on this stage.
Pacquiao’s Last Five Fights
- Win over Shane Mosley via Unanimous Decision.
- Win over Antonio Margarito via Unanimous Decision.
- Win over Joshua Clottey via Unanimous Decision.
- Win over Miguel Cotto via TKO.
- Win over Ricky Hatton via KO.
Marquez’s Last Five Fights
- Win over Likar Ramos via KO.
- Win over Micahel Katsidis via TKO.
- Win over Juan Diaz via Unanimous Decision.
- Loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. via Unanimous Decision.
- Win over Juan Diaz via TKO.
Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez
Bodog.com Odds
- Pacquiao (-800)
- Marquez (+500)
- Over 10.5 Rounds (+110)
- Under 10.5 Rounds (-150)
- Pacquiao (-800)
- Marquez (+550)