MARQUEZ KO 6 PACQUIAO
by Rick Reeno
MGM Grand, Las Vegas - Juan Manuel Marquez (55-6-1, 40KOs) knocked Manny Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38KOs) out cold in the sixth round of their fourth and likely final battle. Their first fight, in 2004, ended in a twelve round draw, with Pacquiao winning close controversial decisions in 2008 and 2011.
Marquez looked stronger, but Pacquiao was quicker and may have done enough to grab the first round. Pacquiao certainly grabbed the second with quicker, accurate punches.
In the third round, Marquez made the pro-Mexican arena explode when he landed a huge right hand that put Pacquiao down on his back. Pacquiao appeared to recover well and traded punches with Marquez at the bell. It was the first time Pacquiao was "dropped legit" since he was a flyweight.
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54 4 2 Record 54 6 1
38 KOs 39
33 Age 39
5′ 6½″ / 169cm Height 5′ 7″ / 170cm
67″ / 170cm Reach 67″ / 170cm
147 lbs Weight 144 lbs
Southpaw Stance Orthodox
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