‘I know how to beat Pacman’
MEXICAN fighter Juan Manuel Marquez has boasted that he possesses the tols and knowledge tools to beat eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao.
"You have to match his rhythm," said Marquez, who will face Pacquiao for a third time, possibly on November 12, in an interview with Examiner.com.
"You have to match his speed with speed and when he throws punches, you have to counter-punch with the same velocity," added Marquez, who holds the World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) lightweight belts.
The bout will take place at a 144-pound catch weight in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Marquez has been offered $5 million for a third fight against Pacquiao tentatively set on November 12.
One of the best technical boxers of his generation, the Mexican has given Pacquiao two of his toughest career fights.
The Mexican champion fought the Filipino superstar to controversial draw in 2004. Pacquiao then won a split decision over Marquez 4 years later.
Since their last face-off, Pacquiao went on to become the only 8-division champion in the world. He is the reigning WBO welterweight champion.
Marquez admitted that Pacquiao, who is coming off a unanimous decision win over Shane Mosley, has made improvements on his game since they last fought.
"Pacquiao has improved," said Marquez. "He has improved his right hand and uses it well, you could see it in his last fight against Shane Mosley."
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