Pac and Marquez are still about the same weight.

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What were their weights, come fight night, the other two times? I think Marquez should be 2-0 but at 140 or above i'll back Pac to stop him.

Over the last 4 years Pac's on the night weights have increased by a total of 5lbs, but in that period of time he's fought in 5 different weight classes. He weighed in at 144lbs against Morales in 06, and weighed in at 149 against Clottey. That's the lowest and the highest he's gone.

When Pacquiao and Marquez fought in 08, Pacquiao had a 4lb advantage on the night.

As for Marquez being ineffective at 135, i can only point to the fact that he's actually stopped Katsidis, Diaz and Casamayor at 135. People talk about the competitiveness of the fights as an indicator of Marquez not being solid at that weight, but i think that is more down to how he has chosen to fight. Toe to toe mainly, and it's worked because he has stopped all 3 opponents. When he ventured above 135 he fought Mayweather. Mayweather is exceptional. I'd give Marquez a great shot at anyone at 140.

Thank you, perfect post. Marquez makes incredibly exciting fights and while I don't think he should venture above 135 (I don't like guys chasing fights at other weights, I'd rather them just clean up 1 division and stay there) to say Pac would slaughter him is just....foolish. Pacquiao is not that much of a different fighter at the higher weights he's just fighting different guys. Marquez is always going to give Pacquiao fits, always!