Manny Pacquiao Wins Over Marquez

The much awaited boxing rematch of Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao vs Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez, The Unfinished Business, their unfinished business is finally “finished”. Ciara Sotto sang the Philippines’ National Anthem, too bad that they’ve mispelled her name as “Sierra” Sotto.
That was a close fight with Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao won over Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez by split decision. Pacquiao won by 3 points, 115 points over 112 points of Marquez. There are other rounds that Manuel Marquez have more points than Pacquiao.
| Manny Pacquiao | versus | Manuel Marquez |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Age | 34 |
| 5′6 1/2 | Height | 5′7 |
| 25″ | Arm Length | 24″ |
| 129 lbs. | Weight-In | 130 lbs. |
| 145 lbs. | Weight-now | 141 lbs. |
| white | Trunks | black |
| 115 points | Points | 112 points |

Highlights of the boxing event:
Round 1: The boxing started with Pacquiao and Marquez both agressive where Pacquiao wants to steal the WBC Super Featherweight Title from Marquez. Marquez earned points on round 1.
Round 2: Pacquiao did received solid right punches from Marquez, he almost fell when hit by one of this punches. Marquez won 2nd round again.
Round 3: Pacquiao might be angry and become too aggresive and hit Marquez that made him knocked down. lol The crowd is cheering for Pacquiao. Points for Pacquiao now.
Round 4: Marquez wants this round to be his round but no to avail. Pacquiao won again the round.
Round 5: Marquez showed that he recovered from his knockdown to this round and earned points over Pacquiao.
Round 6: They were fighting away from each other. It seemed they were waiting or looking for the right timing to punch. I guess, this round goes to Marquez for his combination punches.
Round 7: Unintentional headbutt made the upper right corner of Marquez’ right eye bleed.
Round 8: Pacquiao’s right eyebrow bleed and continuosly bleeding til the end of the game. He had the hard time seeing Marquez but he didn’t gave up. The host said, he was literally blind on his right eye. Indeed a filipino pride.
Round 9: Marquez targeted Pacquiao’s right eye, and successfully made it. In the middle of the round, referee call for a small break because Marquez’ right eye was bleeding again.
Round 10: It was shown that Pacquiao’s eye was bleeding from under and over his right eye. People are shouting and cheering for this round. Adrenalin rush from the boxers and the crowd.
Round 11: A classic match of a puncher and a boxer. Marquez combination wasn’t as snappy as the first rounds.
Round 12: It was the last round, naturally they are both agreesive. Pacquiao did have the hard time coping with marquez boxing strategy, but he did his best.
Summary:
| Boxers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacquiao | 0 | 0 | X | X | 0 | 0 | X | 0 | X | X | X | 0 |
| Marquez | X | X | 0 | 0 | X | X | 0 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | X |
Congratulations, Manny Pacquiao! The new WBC Super Featherweight Champion and the first Asian WBC Super Featherweight title holder!

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This post has 2 comments
March 16th, 2008
Pacquio gave another pride to the Filipinos! Kudos!
March 16th, 2008
Thanks for sharing, i am glad manny finally have finished their unfinished business it’s been a while, i know manny have looking forward for this fight. Another Pride to the Filipino’s indeed.
Congrats Manny!
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