It has taken four years and a few stumbles along the way to get the rematch finalized! On the 15th of March (March 16 in the Philippines) the Filipino Pride and 'Mexican Killer' Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao and the Mexican 'Dinamita' Juan Manuel Marquez will square it off and finish a business left years ago.
The two fighters first met back in 2004 when then WBA and IBF featherweight champion Marquez eked out a draw against the Filipino icon after hitting the canvas three times in the first round. That disastrous frame however would prove to be Marquez as the proud fighter battled back and fought effectively over the following eleven exciting rounds. Now Marquez and Pacquiao are prepared to engage in a rematch dubbed ‘Unfinished Business’ and the ‘Dinamita’ is thirsting for revenge.
The Pacman's career defining victories over Mexican icons Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera have earned him the nickname ‘The Mexican Killer’. The sobriquet has had a disquieting affect on Marquez who bristles at the notion that he is being lined up as the third pelt in Pacquiao’s trophy case.
"Manny is very strong," the 'Dinamita' admits, "but he is not technical. He doesn’t like it when you go looking for the fight. He’s called the terminator of Mexican fighters but with me, no."
"There is so much pride," Marquez said. "There is so much feeling in me. I want so badly to beat Manny."
On the other hand, Pacquiao spoke of his nationalistic pride and his respect for his opponent. "I don’t want to take this fight easy. That’s why I want to prepare hard," he claims. "It is not about the belt, it’s about the honor of my country."
The two fighters first met back in 2004 when then WBA and IBF featherweight champion Marquez eked out a draw against the Filipino icon after hitting the canvas three times in the first round. That disastrous frame however would prove to be Marquez as the proud fighter battled back and fought effectively over the following eleven exciting rounds. Now Marquez and Pacquiao are prepared to engage in a rematch dubbed ‘Unfinished Business’ and the ‘Dinamita’ is thirsting for revenge.
The Pacman's career defining victories over Mexican icons Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera have earned him the nickname ‘The Mexican Killer’. The sobriquet has had a disquieting affect on Marquez who bristles at the notion that he is being lined up as the third pelt in Pacquiao’s trophy case.
"Manny is very strong," the 'Dinamita' admits, "but he is not technical. He doesn’t like it when you go looking for the fight. He’s called the terminator of Mexican fighters but with me, no."
"There is so much pride," Marquez said. "There is so much feeling in me. I want so badly to beat Manny."
On the other hand, Pacquiao spoke of his nationalistic pride and his respect for his opponent. "I don’t want to take this fight easy. That’s why I want to prepare hard," he claims. "It is not about the belt, it’s about the honor of my country."
