Pacquiao/Marquez is Fight of the Year No Contest

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Jason997, Dec 23, 2008.


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  1. Jason997

    Jason997 Active Member Full Member

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    There is nothing out there in 2008 that adds up to this. Vasquez Marquez is outstanding, and so is Cotto Margarito. But this is the ultimate PFP match up of equal fighters who both come to fight. It is jaw dropping because of the virtuoso talent, the heart, and the danger involved at every moment. It is a modern ring classic. The contenders are close, but the winner is obvious.
     
    Jason997, Dec 23, 2008
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  2. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    I disagree and this is coming from a huge Pacfan.

    Pac/JMM II was great but it didnt have the huge climax ending that Margo/Cotto and Izzy/Marquez III had.
     
    Boom_Boom, Dec 23, 2008
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  3. sues2nd

    sues2nd Fading into Bolivian... Full Member

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    Vazquez - Marquez 3 was one of the best fights EVER. Not just of this year.

    IMO, its leagues above everything else that happened in 08.
     
    sues2nd, Dec 23, 2008
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  4. Jason997

    Jason997 Active Member Full Member

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    I think that Vasquez Marquez is something special, but it is on a lower plane. Nothing is missing in that fight. It has everything it needs to be considered great. But Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez are fighters that define their era. They are the best that existed at that time.

    Their match defines 2008 boxing (and the surrounding years) far more then any other fight could have.

    - Jason
     
    Jason997, Dec 23, 2008
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  5. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Obviously a lot of people are going to disagree with you...It was an excellent fight and makes my top 5 for the year...not my number 1 however.
     
    WhataRock, Dec 23, 2008
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  6. dhenzrae

    dhenzrae A Proud Noypi Full Member

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    vazquez/marquez and margo/cotto are clearly above this fight
     
    dhenzrae, Dec 23, 2008
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  7. Realspitts

    Realspitts Boxing Addict Full Member

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    marq-vasq was a better fight in every aspect what so ever.
     
    Realspitts, Dec 23, 2008
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  8. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    i dont know... i think all three are on the same plane and i dont see how one is OMG SOOSOO MUCH BETTER!!!111ONONOWNOWN

    but i do prefer cotto/margarito for my own personal preferances....
     
    kirk, Dec 23, 2008
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  9. Realspitts

    Realspitts Boxing Addict Full Member

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    fair enough.

    but i chose vasq-marq based on build up (after all it was the 3rd fight in a breathe taking trilogy), back & fourth action, drama (last round KD), controversy (last round), and imo vasq needed that kd to win..
     
    Realspitts, Dec 23, 2008
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  10. sdsfinest22

    sdsfinest22 Pound 4 Pound Full Member

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    Vasquez-Marquez 3 was IMO the best fight of the year...but you could argue margo-Cotto because of Tony's style and how he kept coming forward!

    Vasquez-Marquez 3
    Cotto-Margo a close 2nd
     
    sdsfinest22, Dec 23, 2008
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  11. sdsfinest22

    sdsfinest22 Pound 4 Pound Full Member

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    Vasquez-Marquez 3 was IMO the best fight of the year...but you could argue margo-Cotto because of Tony's style and how he kept coming forward!
    Vasquez-Marquez 3
    Cotto-Margo a close 2nd
     
    sdsfinest22, Dec 23, 2008
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  12. puga_ni_nana

    puga_ni_nana Dempsey Roll Full Member

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    i kinda agree. they were the #2 and #3 top boxers in the world when they fought. it was a great fight where both top fighters displayed top level skills. it's not as much as action-packed as vazquez-marquez or the drama of cotto-margarito but the level of tactics displayed by both pac and jmm were both grade A performances.
     
    puga_ni_nana, Dec 24, 2008
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  13. Lewisbell

    Lewisbell Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Controversial Statement time:

    my FOTY was: Adamek-Cunningham
    2) Cotto - Margo
    3) Vazquez - Marquex III
    4) BHops demolition of Pavlik
     
    Lewisbell, Dec 24, 2008
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  14. Brickhaus

    Brickhaus Packs the house Full Member

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    Co-signed. Vasquez-Marquez III was probably the third best fight of the 12-round championship era (behind Corrales-Castillo I and Taylor-Chavez I).

    Personally, I don't have Pac-JMM in my top 5.
     
    Brickhaus, Dec 24, 2008
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  15. Nestea

    Nestea Thirst Remover Full Member

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    Nope it is not... its a mere 3rd or 4th.
     
    Nestea, Dec 24, 2008
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