Bob Arum predicts a knockout after 3 toss up bouts. Weigh-in action..Manny vs. Marquez 4 |
The Top Rank boss did not predict who would triumph by KO, but insists the fight will not go the full 12 Championship rounds. Several thousand boxing fans witnessed the fighters step on the scales for the Welterweight Title tilt today at the MGM Grand Arena. Juan Manuel Marquez looked incredibly ripped, but weighed only 143 for the 147 pound showdown. Manny Pacquiao was right on the number. Their 3 previous battles resulted in 2 wins and a draw for Pac Man, who is coming off a controversial defeat to Tim Bradley. Manny and JMM met 8 years ago at Featherweight that ended in a draw despite Marquez being knocked down thrice in the opening round. Their initial meeting was fought before a half filled arena, and their purses were also meager. Saturday, the HBO Pay per view bout is anticipated to garner 1.2 million buys, with Pacquiao earning in excess of $25 million. Juan Manuel will earn $6 million plus bonus bucks based on PPV action. Marquez is 39 with virtually the same number of pro bouts as Pacquiao who started his career at flyweight 17 years ago. Rematches generally do not meet expectations, but the previous 2 between the Mexican, and Pinoy Idol have both generated compelling action and controversial decisions. Marquez remains an almost 3-1 underdog at Las Vegas Sportsbooks. Both fighters are destined for the Hall of Fame and have been involved in many monumental brawls. Bob Arum predicts this one will end early. After 36 rounds of give and take combat, both boxers will <b>...</b> |
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