The Strengths and Weaknesses of Marquez and Pacquiao
By John Chavez, Boxing Confidential, Fri, 14 Mar 2008
Boxing is an ever changing sport in which the participants progress and degrade throughout the course of their careers. Once considered the king of reflexes and overall speed, Roy Jones Jr. has shown that all fighters are indeed human. Juan Manuel Marquez is no exception to the rule but the one a... Michael Marley’s Boxing Confidential – News, Analysis, and Commentary




Scrappy champ unfazed by odds
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Fri, 14 Mar 2008
LAS VEGAS – Juan Manuel Marquez waited four years for this fight to happen. He said he doesn’t mind waiting a couple more days. “We’ve waited four years. Three days mean nothing. I’m ready for the fight,” said Marquez Wednesday through his adviser, Jaime Quintana. The Mexican champion decla... Philippine Star - Articles - -




Marquez: Pacquiao fears me
By Roy Luarca, Inquirer News Service, Fri, 14 Mar 2008
LAS VEGAS—Mention Manny Pacquiao’s supposedly punishing training and great physical shape and Juan Manuel Marquez responds with a smirk. The Mexican World Boxing Council super featherweight champion said he believes Pacquiao’s camp was just using it as ploy to hide his fears and worries. “Mayb... Philippine Star - Articles - -




Mexican boxer picks Pacquiao
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 14 Mar 2008
LAS VEGAS — Saying nationality is not an issue, rugged David Diaz, the Mexican-American banger being groomed to face Manny Pacquiao in June, believes the Filipino will be too much for Juan Manuel Marquez to handle this Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay. "This is going to be a tough one to call... Manila Bulletin Online




Third fight possible if Pacquiao gets beaten
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 14 Mar 2008
LAS VEGAS — There is a clause in the contract that Manny Pacquiao signed with Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) that guarantees him of a crack at Juan Manuel Marquez in a rubber match in the event he loses Saturday night’s rematch with the Mexican, Top Rank chairman Bob Arum said on Wednesday... Manila Bulletin Online




Famous cutman back in Pacman’s corner
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Fri, 14 Mar 2008
LAS VEGAS – In four previous fights he has worked with Manny Pacquiao, he’s really never been too busy managing cuts for the Filipino superstar. Joe Chavez should be hoping that it stays that way. The legendary cutman who also works Oscar dela Hoya’s corner will be back for Pacquiao in the fig... Philippine Star - Articles - -




Diaz next in line for Pinoy idol
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Fri, 14 Mar 2008
LAS VEGAS – There’s a very big reason why David Diaz, the WBC lightweight champion from the US, wants Manny Pacquiao to win over Juan Manuel Marquez. He’s next in line against Pacquiao if the Filipino comes out victorious on Saturday. But the 31-year-old Diaz will have to do his share as he st... Philippine Star - Articles - -




Roach wants Pacquiao at 130
By Roy Luarca, Inquirer News Service, Fri, 14 Mar 2008
LAS VEGAS—Now, Freddie Roach is certain Manny Pacquiao isn’t eating too much. After a light workout Wednesday (Thursday in Manila), Roach told his prized ward to step on the weighing scale. Without hesitation, a sweaty Pacquiao did and the scale showed 132.5 pounds. “I put him on the scales... The Pacquiao Files



Where will you be Sunday?
By Ed Picson, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 14 Mar 2008
For some brief moments the past week, I found myself wondering whether people still cared about the coming Manny Pacquiao fight against Juan Manuel Marquez. The attention that the ZTE Broadband brouhaha got was so pervasive that even at the golf course, players and caddies alike were talking almost... Manila Bulletin Online



Pacquiao rocks, performs magic
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 14 Mar 2008
LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao appears bored with the long wait and the never-ending Q&As with the media for Saturday night’s rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez. Pacquiao put on a show for the assembled media during Wednesday’s press conference by performing a magic trick using cards and later jammed... Manila Bulletin Online