MANILA, Philippines – Mexican great and Manny Pacquiao nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez has picked the Filipino superstar to win over compatriot “Tijuana Tornado” Antonio Margarito on the November 13 super welterweight title clash.
Marquez, who has already fought Pacquiao twice, said the Filipino has the upper hand over the 5-foot-11 Margarito.
“His speed will be the difference against Margarito,” Marquez said in a report posted on Examiner.com.
Marquez already had a first-hand experience of Pacquiao’s speed, having been knocked down a total of 4 times in their two meetings.
The first fight was in May 2004 when the fight ended in a draw despite Pacquiao scoring 3 knockdowns over Marquez.
A rematch took place in March 2008 when the Filipino champion again decked the gutsy Mexican for a split decision.
Both fights ended in controversial fashion.
With these fights in mind, Marquez has come out with an advice to help his fellow Mexican boxer: “Margarito must keep his distance.”
“And when he attacks, fire off combinations of 3 or more punches,” added Marquez.
Pacquiao and Margarito are set to face-off at the Cowboys Stadium for the World Boxing Council (WBC) super welterweight title.
‘Most influential’ ranking
Pacquiao, meanwhile, was grateful to Yahoo! Sports which selected him among boxing’s most influential personalities.
“Malaking karangalan,” said Pacquiao on Tuesday. "Kung anumang biyayang ibigay sa akin ng Panginoon, tanggap ko."
The 7-division-champ is the 25th most influential person in boxing according to Yahoo! Sports.
Yahoo! Sports writer Kevin Iole said Pacquiao is “one of the elite active boxers whose passionate Asian following has helped make him an international superstar and fodder for non-traditional boxing media such as CNN, Time Magazine and GQ.” -- With a report from Timi Nubla, ABS-CBN News
Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com
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