Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez IV - Saturday night fight/chat thread

[Andre]

Every time somebody wins lets just accuse the winner of doping. He got fucking crushed ffs.

I was being sarcastic. They're all doping.

You just witnessed the power of urine.

Juan was taking the piss, now you too.

[IamInuit]

Well that was a Holy Fucking Shit moment if I ever saw one.

Well done Marquez.

I had to add something.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

I'm stupified. That was an awesome fight. I'm proud for JMM, though - he deserved some retribution after three fights. I don't think Manny's done, though - he was boxing very well up until he ate that right.

But as mentioned earlier - he got caught twice with big rights. And I was a little concerned that Marquez looked to be letting the rounds slip. However, the first right he didn't see as it winged round his guard, the killer shot he was out of position.

Loved the finish

[No Contest]

Whats up saddo's? Had to pop in and comment on that fight...WOW! I had a feeling Marquez was gonna win this one but not in that fashion. Talk about redemption.

[bcollins]

That was an incredible finish. I won't be able to sleep for awhile now - it'll take me an hour at least to find my jaw where it dropped on the floor.

[Kirkland Laing]

Watching the interviews afterwards on the Top Rank feed Arum obviously wants to make the fight again and Manny is definitely going to fight again.

[TysonBomb]

Watching the interviews afterwards on the Top Rank feed Arum obviously wants to make the fight again and Manny is definitely going to fight again.

I was really hoping for Manny to clock Arum right there

[Majesty]

I can't believe it. Pacquiao won the boxing contest, but Marquez destroyed him. That is just not normal. I supported Marquez, but it didn't feel right and then that? Out of this world.

Marquez wasn't joking. He wasn't trying to win rounds. He was losing the fight, he just wanted to end it. But Pac walked into that. He is usually much better than to make such a sloppy move.

Jesus Christ. Marquez should retire now and know that he destroyed the reign of the best fighter in the world.

Marquez wasn't even competitive when he fought the best fighter in the world

Mayweather is a part time fighter who wouldn't even fight Manny. He isn't the best fighter in the world as far as I am concerned. Also, Marquez wasn't even attuned to anything beyond 135 at that time. He has done it far more carefully in the last year or so.

Pac was the best in his division and otherwise Floyd is irrelevant. Prior to tonight Pac was the best fighter in the world. I give little time to anyone who fights once a year and cherry picks to fill up the coffers.

[Gandalf]

To hell with that - I'd watch a rematch. I bet you would too. Pac was looking nice and quick in this one til he ate that last shot.

No, what is the point? Marquez was the better boxer and now he is the one to be able to get a stoppage. This is the best way to punctuate the series. Finish on the high point. Many think he is the better boxer and now he has the dramatic destruction of his foe. It is the perfect narrative.

I'd venture the point is boxing history. It's been quite awhile since we had two boxers who fought such an interesting series. These two are destined to be one of the great duos mentioned in boxing lore. I honestly believe that Pac could easily win a rematch - well, maybe not easily, but envisioning him winning another is easy to do. He looked great before that KO

Pac was winning the fight and Marquez at times was looking slow, it was Marquez getting busted up too. Pac has too much youth and if he would only have boxed more sensibly could have outboxed this version of Marquez. Marquez likely knew it and was wasn't joking when he said he would be looking for the bombs. I thought it was bluster, but credit to the man, he was for real.

Marquez at 40 is only going to get older and slower and so in terms of legacy think he should leave on a high. Careers have to end and Marquez is already on extended time, the boxing earlier on in the fight suggested so too.

[beenKOed]

I'm so pissed at IamInuit for being right every time, I'm thinking about calling him out!
Do you have to be right 99.9% of the time?
A terrific fight with an emphatic answer to who is the better fighter, tonight anyway.

[Mars_ax]

That turned out to be worth staying up for, great fight, Marquez showing the heart of a champion, and doing what he needed to do to win.

Night folks, see you next week for Donaire vs Arce.

cheers

[Mars_ax]

I'm so pissed at IamInuit for being right every time, I'm thinking about calling him out!
Do you have to be right 99.9% of the time?
A terrific fight with an emphatic answer to who is the better fighter, tonight anyway.

Inuit is telepathic, that can be the only explanation.

[CFH]

I'm so pissed at IamInuit for being right every time, I'm thinking about calling him out!
Do you have to be right 99.9% of the time?
A terrific fight with an emphatic answer to who is the better fighter, tonight anyway.

Inuit is telepathic, that can be the only explanation.

Everyone knows that Canadians are gifted with intelligence and insight far beyond that which is possessed by other mortals.

[TysonBomb]

[Spicoli]

Manny should should have rematched and battered Bradley. As much for mental as physical approach.

I say forget a 5th rematch. No need.