By Reni M. Valenzuela It was an instance wherein the world’s heart was one good heart for one man at one particular moment. The knockout could go down in history as the “shock of the decade” or “shock of the century.” Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao fell flat on his face, static and “lifeless” by a single stroke of a Dinamita “luck” in the sixth round’s closing two seconds of … [Read more...] about PACQUIAO TO BOUNCE BACK OR RETIRE: MARQUEZ SAID HE IS “CLEAN”- KIZER WASHES HANDS
Opinion Articles
Can Jorge Arce KO Nonito Donaire the same way Marquez knocked out Pacquiao?
By Chuy Marco On December 8, 2012 we witnessed one of the most overrated boxers in history get exposed by a man who rightfully beat him three times before but was robbed, it was justice and it was very sweet. Juan Manuel Marquez the great Mexican boxing legend, finally put an end to the Manny Pacquiao hype with one single right hand punch that sent him sleeping on the … [Read more...] about Can Jorge Arce KO Nonito Donaire the same way Marquez knocked out Pacquiao?
That was no lucky punch, Marquez will KO Pacquiao again
By Chuy Marco I am getting sick and tired of all these Manny Pacquiao fanatics trying to discredit the great Mexican boxing legend Juan Manuel Marquez because he knocked out their hyped up hero. First they were saying he was stepping on Manny's foot in the third fight and that caused the cramping, now they are saying he is taking steroids that gave him super human punching … [Read more...] about That was no lucky punch, Marquez will KO Pacquiao again
The Great Manny Pacquiao Will Never Be The Same After That KO
By Luigi Prado The night the great Filipino warrior Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao was knocked out is a moment I will never forget. Pacquiao transcended boxing, his fans were not just Filipino but they spanned from all over the globe, his humble nature, his childish smile and warmth while heading to the ring and his ambition to always go out on his shield and give a good fight to … [Read more...] about The Great Manny Pacquiao Will Never Be The Same After That KO
Yuriorkis Gamboa Vs. Michael Farenas: History 101
By Mark F. Villanueva After a layoff of fifteen long months the highly talented boxer from Cuba had finally returned with an insufferable game plan in mind- to show off. Like a lover who had been away for too long for overseas work or other, he wanted to make his renewed presence felt strong and lasting by showering portentous grace as if to swoon over a loved one. There was … [Read more...] about Yuriorkis Gamboa Vs. Michael Farenas: History 101
WHAT WENT WRONG IN PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ IV?
By Reni M. Valenzuela Just as the towel was being readied to be thrown in by the corner of Juan Manuel Marquez any time from round five when he dropped to the floor, then came in the shock of the great fall of a good man and a great boxer in the winding split seconds of the succeeding round. What went wrong? … [Read more...] about WHAT WENT WRONG IN PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ IV?
Viva Mexico! Marquez KO’s Manny Pacquiao to shut up the haters
By Chuy Marco It feels so good to finally have justice! Viva Mexico! Viva Mexico! Viva Mexico! I celebrated all night with my friends and family! … [Read more...] about Viva Mexico! Marquez KO’s Manny Pacquiao to shut up the haters
Blame Bob Arum for not using VADA drug testing for Pacquiao vs. Marquez 4
By Jorge Conejo When Manny Pacquiao's hall of fame trainer Freddie Roach said he felt that Juan Manuel Marquez was not natural and revealed that he wanted random drug testing for this fight, Bob Arum rejected the idea and said if the commission implements random blood and urine year round testing then he would be okay with it but he was content with the commission tests … [Read more...] about Blame Bob Arum for not using VADA drug testing for Pacquiao vs. Marquez 4
JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ KO OVER MANNY PACQUIAO RAISES QUESTIONS
By Joel Bautista I would like to add my two cents into this recent Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez saga that we all have anticipated. I have a been a boxing fan my whole life and had followed many epic battles, from the likes of Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr. and we have seen great boxers slowly decline as age takes a toll in their body. … [Read more...] about JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ KO OVER MANNY PACQUIAO RAISES QUESTIONS
Juan Manuel Marquez: The Bigot
By Mark F.Villanueva Dateline: Las Vegas, Nevada, December 8, 2012 - The crowd of the MGM Grand was charged with intensity as they eagerly searched for an end to nearly a decade of bitter rivalry between the Mexican prizefighter, Juan Manuel Marquez and Filipino boxing superstar, Manny Pacquiao. The odds once again swayed in the latter's favor, measured in the usual terms of … [Read more...] about Juan Manuel Marquez: The Bigot
Is Pacquiao’s chin gone or is it Marquez’s new found power that did him in?
By Ronald Geronimo It happened to the best pugilists and now it happened to Manny Pacquiao. While Juan Manuel Marquez has that new 10-pack body that begs the question of substance abuse especially because of his strength and conditioner trainer Angel Heredia's reputation, there should be no doubt that Pacquiao simply got dropped by a well-executed counter shot. Gone are the … [Read more...] about Is Pacquiao’s chin gone or is it Marquez’s new found power that did him in?
Juan Manuel Marquez on PED’s or Not?
By Bert Perez Three years ago, when Juan Manuel Marquez was 36, he moved up from lightweight to welterweight to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. at a catch-weight of 144 pounds. Marquez looked puny next to Floyd and had no muscle definition and a soft gut. It was hardly a surprise, though, since Marquez had never weighed more than 135 lbs in a fight and weighed less than 130 in 50 … [Read more...] about Juan Manuel Marquez on PED’s or Not?
Which KO loss was more shocking? Pacquiao, Tyson, or Jones Jr.
By Dexter Reyes Boxing is the theater of the unexpected and when Juan Manuel Marquez knocked Manny Pacquiao out cold with one punch, I couldn't believe my eyes. After watching that one punch KO of the great Pacquiao who was known for walking through punches from bigger men, I felt I was in the Twilight Zone and was dreaming. Marquez was never able to drop Pacquiao before, … [Read more...] about Which KO loss was more shocking? Pacquiao, Tyson, or Jones Jr.
End of an Era! Juan Manuel Marquez KO’s Manny Pacquiao in Six
By Jay Cade Juan Manuel Marquez finally got the win that he has been longing for, but the outcome was something that came as a shock to everyone including Marquez himself, after three grueling battles he has never been able to drop Manny Pacquiao, but last night in Las Vegas, Nevada this new 2.0 beefed up version of Marquez not only dropped Pacquiao, he dropped him twice … [Read more...] about End of an Era! Juan Manuel Marquez KO’s Manny Pacquiao in Six
Pacquiao vs. Marquez 4: Expect Another Controversial Decision
By Albert Benson Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez say they are going to end this rivalry once and for all, they say they will be more aggressive for this fight and expect us to believe it. They have told us the same thing before only to fight the same way wild brawler vs. technical counter puncher with both guys cautious of each other. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao vs. Marquez 4: Expect Another Controversial Decision