Pacquiao vs Marquez 2 Winner Announcement
Mar 15, 2008
Pacquiao vs Marquez Rematch is a see saw affair, that although fought with tactics and calculated punches, was nonetheless full of drama that you would have expected of a Pacquiao match. Pacquiao won, and if anything else he proves to be an exciting fighter capable of generating crowd-pleasing suspense in a fight.
The judge's scorecard showed what amount to be a virtual draw, a reminiscent of their May 8, 2004 fight. But unlike their previous fight, one man won this time, that is Manny Pacquiao. So those who waited for four years for a decision has been finally given their due, albeit not so clear cut.
The Unfinished Business looks like unfinished with a rematch maybe on the loom. The third round knocked down delivered in perfect left execution gave Pacquiao the point edge that made him the new WBC and The Ring World Super Featherweight champion. Whoever you think won, it was surely a better fight than the Pacquiao Barrera II fight.
Referee: Kenny Bayless
Pacquiao vs Marquez 2 Judge's Score
judge: Duane Ford 115-112
judge: Jerry Roth 112-115
judge: Tom Miller 114-113
Final Winner by Split Decision: Manny Pacquiao
Total Punches
Pacquaio - 157 of 619 (25%)
Marquez - 172 of 511 (34%)
Jabs
Pacquaio - 43 of 314 (14%)
Marquez - 42 of 201 (21%)
Power Punches
Pacquaio - 114 of 305 (37%)
Marquez - 130 of 310 (42%)
This is one of my favorite Pac fights. Heart-stomping and exchange of blows. Actually, next to Pac JMM is my fave.