Tale of the Tape

For the fourth time, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez will step inside the ring to settle a score.

After the competitiveness of the first three bouts, Pacquiao-Marquez 4 has a lot to live up to. While the first fight was a draw and Pacquiao won the next two, many feel that Marquez could have been named the winner in at least two of the contests.

Now, the two will have another rematch in Las Vegas. The boxers have fought each other in multiple weight classes, and will face off in the welterweight division.

Pacquiao is looking to bounce back from just his fourth career loss. His last fight ended in a controversial loss to Timothy Bradley.

Below is everything you need to know about this weekend’s fight, including the undercard, tale of the tape and betting odds.

When: Saturday, Dec. 8 at 9 p.m. ET

Where: MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

Cost: $59.99 on HBO Pay-Per-View

Fight Card

Super Featherweight Title: Yuriorkis Gamboa (-1100) vs. Michael Farenas (+650)

Lightweight Title: Miguel Vazquez (-150) vs. Mercito Gesta (+120)

Featherweight Title: Javier Fortuna (-1000) vs. Patrick Hyland (+600)

Main Event: Manny Pacquiao (-270) vs. Juan Manuel Marquez (+210)

Tale of the Tape

Pacquiao

Age: 33

Record: 54-2-2

Height: 5’6 ½”

Reach: 67”

Stance: Southpaw

Marquez

Age: 30

Record: 54-6-1

Height: 5’7 ½”

Reach: 67”

Stance: Orthodox

Although WBO/WBA Light Welterweight Champion Juan Manuel Marquez haven’t pass his formal request for a neutral panel of judges (or Non- Nevada Jury) for the upcoming December rematch with 8 division world champion Manny Pacquiao, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) preemptively junk the supposed request.

According to NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer, Marquez’ request is remotely possible which having a panel of judges does not belong in their commission which will monitor the December 8 mega fight between Marquez and Pacquiao which is the third rematch and the final league of their saga. Kaizer also added that anyone from any boxing organization are allowed to submit any name whom they wish to officiate any fight but NSAC reserves the right to make the final decision to who officiate during the games.

Although it anyone could submit their petition against this designated judges but NSAC’s designation could not be refuted. Continue reading →

After days of speculation, finally the most anticipated bout Pacquiao – Marquez 4 is finally going to happen this 8^th of December.

The news was confirmed by Pacquiao’s Canadian business adviser Michael Koncz, that the 8 division world champion has picked the Marquez rematch rather than the possible rematch with WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley Jr.

As of writing, both camps are now finalizing the details of the fight contract before this will be made into public later next week on another press conference.

“You know how Manny is. He wants to entertain the fans. In his last fight with Marqauez which was close, some of the Mexican fans booed the decision. Manny cares for the Mexicans who have always supported him and he wants to bring them back with a great fight.”  Koncz on a statement.

Koncz also added that Pacquiao has agreed that he will be entirely training at the Wild Card Gym with Freddie Roach in Los Angeles for the preparation of his year end rematch bout with Marquez. Continue reading →

Another proof of the Pac-Man’s radiant personality is that 50 cent is reportedly offering the Pac-Man a chance to collaborate into a promotion company both rapper and boxer superstar will be owning. Shockingly knowing that the ace rapper is known to have the same business partnership with undefeated American boxer (who happens also to be 50 cents’ long time friend) Flyod Mayweather Jr.

The news which first came out through BoxingScene.com, it has been known that 50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather Jr. were already into a business partnership through the TMT or The Money Team Promotions which was also launched this July.

In the report by the boxing website, the said joint promotions company of Maywaether Jr. and 50 Cent no longer exist who has collapsed prompting the rapper to team up with Filipino ring icon. Continue reading →

Top Rank Promotions Chief Executive Officer Bob Arum is very confident that boxing aficionados will be more delighted to see 8-division World Champion Manny Pacquiao in his yearend upcoming fight.

Arum statements is similar to Pacquiao’s adviser Mike Koncz previous statement that it will be another one crowd drawer in the sporting event, which is slated to happen  this December 8.

“We will know who he (Pacquiao) is fighting, the date is December 8 and it’s going to be at the MGM Grand and we’ll know the opponent and everything is a done deal,” Arum stated.

According to the legendary boxing promoter, the Pacman has finally picked his choices between WBO welterweight champion Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley and long time contender Mexican Legend Juan Manuel Marquez – who has been yearning a third rematch from the Pacman.

Arum has been very open to the possible “pick” and he believes that Pacquiao would rather choose a possible third rematch against Marquez rather doing it the second time with Bradley.

In fact, Arum shared the fight deal is almost ready for signing for both parties.

“We are getting very close to concluding the deal,” Top Rank CEO Arum quipped.

Arum who has been considering the Pacquiao-Marquez 4 encounter which according to him would really fetch something big on the pay-per-view sales and for the record the Pacquiao-Marquez trilogy has earned $12 million.

In the Filipino icon’s recent bout with the undefeated American slugger, Bradley last June – PPV only cashed in $8 million. Pacquiao lost to a much contested result against Bradley which had also triggered a thorough investigation to find if the fight was rigged.

 Pacquiao is ready to climb into the ring this year, and has planned to start training this October for the mega fight. The said yearend mega bout is said to be wick for another possible mega event next year in the Boxing world, the much anticipated Pacquiao – Mayweather fight.