Kicking off the official press tour for his November 12th fight with Manny Pacquiao, lightweight champion Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez is confident he will defeat the Filipino.
“The challenge is difficult,” said Marquez. “That is why I prepare myself, in all aspects of training and will win the fight.”
The press tour kicked off Saturday in Manilla, Philippines to a crowd of 70,000 fans supporting their hero Pacquiao. For Marquez’s part, he would like to return to the Philippines after the fight.
“Of course I would like to come back,” said Marquez, “but as the world champion.”
Marquez admits Pacquiao has improved from the first two times they fought – a split decision lose for Marquez and a draw.
“I expect an evolved Pacquiao,” said Marquez. “But I will be putting forth the best effort possible to win. After two fights, it is my turn to win and I am confident I will.”
Marquez and Pacquiao will be fighting for the WBO welterweight championship, though Pacquiao has fought as a junior middleweight in recent years – their first two fights were at the featherweight and super featherweight limits.
Pacquiao – Marquez III will be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada and aired on HBO Pay Per View within the United States.
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