Juan Manuel Marquez vs Manny Pacquiao
Fight Details
- Date: 8th May 2004
- Venue: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Title: WBA & IBF World Featherweight Titles
- Promoter: Top Rank
- TV: HBO World Championship Boxing
Fighters
Juan Manuel Marquez
Record: 42-2-0
Weight: 125 lbs
Manny Pacquiao
Record: 38-2-1
Weight: 125 lbs
Fight Summary
Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao, two of the best featherweight boxers of their generation, squared off in a highly anticipated fight on May 8th, 2004 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight was promoted by Top Rank and featured Marquez defending his World Boxing Association (WBA) Featherweight Title for the first time and his International Boxing Federation (IBF) Featherweight Title for the second time, while Pacquiao was defending The Ring Magazine Featherweight Title for the first time.
The fight started off with a bang as Pacquiao dropped Marquez with a powerful left hand in the opening round. However, Marquez showed tremendous resilience and battled back, using his superior counter-punching skills to keep Pacquiao at bay in the following rounds. The two fighters continued to exchange blows throughout the 12-round fight, with neither gaining a clear advantage.
At the end of the fight, judge Guy Jutras scored the fight 115-110 for Marquez, while judge John Stewart scored it 115-110 for Pacquiao. The third judge, Burt Clements, scored the fight a 113-113 tie. However, it was later revealed that Clements had made a mistake and scored the opening round 10-7 instead of 10-6, which would have given Pacquiao a split decision victory.
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FAQ
Who won the Juan Manuel Marquez vs Manny Pacquiao fight?
Declared a split decision draw
When did Juan Manuel Marquez vs Manny Pacquiao take place?
Juan Manuel Marquez vs Manny Pacquiao took place on 8th May 2004.
Where did the Juan Manuel Marquez vs Manny Pacquiao fight take place?
It took place at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada.
What titles were at stake in the Juan Manuel Marquez vs Manny Pacquiao fight?
Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao fought for the WBA & IBF World Featherweight Titles.
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