Marquez airs ‘again to existence’ concern after knocking Pacquiao subconscious

Juan Manuel Marquez has published his sense of concern within the speedy aftermath of rendering Manny Pacquiao subconscious.

The Mexican legend used to be underneath the cosh when he pulled out an almighty bazooka punch to put his four-fight rival out for the depend.

Pacquiao vs Marquez competition

Marquez ran across the ring as though he’d grow to be an undisputed champion – such used to be the disappointment on the ends up in the former 3 Pacquiao bouts.

Assembly in 2004, 2008, and 2011, Marquez had misplaced two shut selections and held the Filipino to a draw. Many imagine Marquez had forged claims to successful no less than two of the ones contests.

His decision going into the fourth assembly knew no bounds.

Pre-fight decision

“I did say I wanted a knockout the final combat, however everyone is aware of that Manny Pacquiao is a sturdy fighter. It’s tricky, however now not not possible, to knock him out,” mentioned Marquez eerily earlier than the fourth come across.

“For this combat, I get ready for the whole lot. I educated to win and to win obviously.

“For sure, the final combat I believed I received obviously. Everybody idea I had received the combat. The one those who didn’t assume I received the combat had been the judges.”

Touchdown that haymaker on Pacquiao’s chin and seeing him fall used to be all Marquez had envisioned earlier than buying and selling blows. The reminiscence of defeat remained contemporary just a 12 months after the final loss.

However as soon as the blow landed and the birthday celebration ended, Marquez settled again right into a fear. As the group remained shocked, Pacquiao didn’t transfer for what appeared like an eternity.

Juan Manuel Marquez knockout fear

Panic started to set in, as Marquez discussed on a contemporary taping of his new challenge with ProBox TV.

“After I reacted to Pacquiao [after the celebration], he nonetheless appeared knocked out,” defined Marquez, who waited for Pacquiao to return round.

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Pacquiao again to existence

“[Pacquiao moved, and] that left me calm. When did I see that he reacted and used to be like coming again to existence [I was happy], as a result of what would have took place if it were other [and he was seriously injured]?

“I hugged him and instructed him that he used to be a really perfect champion. I additionally thank God that it [a serious injury] didn’t occur to [us as] adults, and we’re satisfied.

“It used to be a difficult combat and a private competition,” he concluded.

Leaving boxing on his phrases

Marquez fought once more after that Pacquiao victory however kept away from accepting many gives for a 5th combat. The call for used to be there, however Marquez didn’t need to chance his luck happening to that means not anything by means of handing the “Pacman” a revenge alternative.

Every other debatable loss to Timothy Bradley were given adopted up by means of a win over Mike Alvarado. Marquez then left the game on his phrases and in triumph.

He by no means once more graced the hoop, regardless of how much cash used to be at the desk for Pacquiao vs Marquez V. 8 years have handed since, and Juan Manuel Marquez has no regrets.

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