10 rounds to 2 for Marquez. I gave rounds 1,2,3, 5,6,7,8,9,10, and 12 to Marquez. I'd say two of those rounds were close, 8 rounds were clear as day rounds for Marquez. Rounds 4 and11 for Pacquiao, and it could be argued those rounds could be scored even there were that close. Not a single ****ing clear round to score for Pacquiao this time. .....and no argument here for them to make that Pac scored his knockdown.:nut Not once in the fight was Marquez even stunned. Pacquiao was was stunned on a few occasions and got hit with punches that had leverage in them the whole night. Pacquiao as off balance as Marquez had him was relugated to scoring with arm punches that had little snap to them. The one thing I had predicted beforehand is that because Marquez was now slower and not as quick as he was 4 years ago, he'd have to limit most of his combinations to 2's and 3's......and it actually ended up bendfiting him as holding back the 4 and 5 punches on most occasions did'nt give Pacquiao the opportunity to land his straight left in the midst of a flurry of Marquez combos. The only issue I had with Marqeuz going into this 3rd fight was whether he had lost enough quickness and speed that he could not target and reach a relaxed and moving Pacquiao if Pacquiao attempted to make Marquez lead. Remember guys I predicted that Roach was bluffing and Pacquiao would'nt come out fast and furious but to attempt to use his faster legs to outmanuever Marquez. Marquez suprised us all, even me, when though not as quick or fast as he was almost 4 years ago, still quick enough to setup, probe, and land on a Pacquiao who attempted attempting to fight off the backfoot and make Marquez lead. When Marquez started bouncing right hand leads and body shots on Pacquiao, Pacquiao was forced to go on the offensive, and just as I would suspect, an aggresive Pacquiao Marquez tears apart. What dissapointment most who had picked Pacquiao to steamroll through Marquez must have felt heading into the latter half of the fight when Pacquiao was offbalance and afraid to let his hand go as Marquez was countering him hard everytime. Lets be real here. Manny Pacquiao was reduced to look like a rank amatuer tonight. Marquez technically and boxistically controlled everything in the fight. You name it, pace, tempo, positioning. Marquez scored cleaner and harder with the shots he landed. You can probably count in one hand the straight lefts with any power Pacquiao landed tonight. Again robbed of the glory that comes with having the announcer announce you the winner and having your hands raised..........Marquez was magnificent in every way. A pity Marquez did'nt get to celebrate it in the ring wrapped in the Glory of his Mexican flag colors and bringing it with him for all of Mexico to enjoy.:-( Viva El Gran Campeon Mexicano Juan Manuel Marquez as I think this third victory over Pacquiao now brings him in the mention with Julio Cesar Chavez. Viva Marquez!!! [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFLCq9YyT_U[/ame]
I thought JMM was magnificent as well. But in retrospect, I thought JMM was better in the first 2 fights. He wasn't as aggressive and didn't take advantage of Pac who I thought was very gunshy and unable to pull the trigger tonight.
Well done divac! 10-2 for JMM! You havent got a clue on how to score a fight you tool. Go watch some ice skating or something...
10-2 is a stretch but actually justifiable, how many rounds that you all gave to Manny, couldn't have gone the other way?
Actually I'll admit to this forum I'm not Mexican, but would have wanted Marquez to enjoy this victory celebrating and wrapped in the Glory that comes with officially having your hands raised. Its a pity justice was'nt served, but I think Mexico will be recieving him as the winner and their champion anyways.:deal
Why do you think he was gunshy you *******? A hard accurate counter was awaiting.bbb Lets be real here, fighters get gunshy for a reason, they dont want to taste leather.:yep
I'm one of many rooting for Manny, but one of the few who had it pretty wide for Marquez. He was awesome.