I will face a different Pacquiao, says Marquez

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Source: gmanews.tv



Mexican challenger Juan Manuel Marquez said he expects to face a different Manny Pacquiao in their scheduled 12-round bout for the World Boxing Organization welterweight title on November 12 (November 13 in Manila).

"I expect to face the best Manny Pacquiao," said Marquez, who waited for more than three years before getting another crack at the world's eight-division champion.

The third installment of the Pacquiao-Marquez epic rivalry will have a catchweight of 144 pounds. They will face-off at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas with both fighters hoping to finally settle the issue on who is the better boxer between them.

"The third will be a different fight because he (Pacquiao) has changed (his style). He now also uses his right hand so I have to take care of myself inside the ring," said Marquez, who currently weighs 130lbs.

The first meeting between two of boxing's most explosive fighters in 2004 ended in a controversial draw while the rematch four years later had Pacquiao beating Marquez via split decision.

Marquez claims he won both fights and to finally erase all doubts on the result of their first two matches, he challenged Pacquiao to a third fight .

"I don't know what will happen on November 12, but I am looking forward to win, I want to win," said Marquez.

Despite being an 8-1 underdog against Pacquiao, Marquez said he doesn’t think of the odds. "I feel very happy on the opportunity of fighting Pacquiao again. I don't believe in bets. Bets are not important to me."

The reigning holder of the WBO, World Boxing Association (WBA) and The Ring lightweight title belts said that he needs to change his style if he expects to beat Pacquiao.

"I need to train very hard. Work on my speed and strength since it will be a tough fight since it is in a different weight. I like this kind of challenge," said Marquez.