Marquez impressed Pacquiao that he still fight even in his 40's; but Thurman must have won

in #sportstalk5 years ago

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2012 Pacquiao vs Marquez

Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez couldn't hide his admiration for Manny Pacquiao even at the age of 40, still fighting the ring.

Marquez said he favored Pacman because the speed and strength were still there when the first American boxing champion Keith Thurman was released this past July.

But for the so-called “El Dinamita” Thurman should have won.

Marquez said he thinks Thurman won when it changed style.

In his opinion, many blows released Thurman to hit the body of the fighting senator.

For this reason, the Pinoy icon must also consider whether to pursue a career in the light of accepted physical challenges.

However, according to Compubox scoring, more jabs were released and Pacquiao was dropped in the second round.

Marquez, meanwhile, admits his win when Manny was knocked out in the 6th round in 2012 was one of the biggest fights of his career.

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Pacquiao vs Thurman

Marquez, 45, is among the boxing greats recognized in the 2019 Induction Class.

His other boxing legends include Bernard Hopkins, "Terrible" Terry Norris, Joel Casamayor, Leroy Haley, Wayne McCullough, Hasim Rahman, Humberto "Chiquita" Gonzalez, Vinny "The Pazmanian Devil" Paz, Ronald "Winky ”Wright and“ School Boy ”Bobby Chacon.

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