Juan Manuel Marquez Claims He Was Robbed the 2nd Time

Juan Manuel Marquez was furious over his controversial defeat to Manny Pacquiao in their third face-off at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 13, Sunday night.

Juan Manuel Marquez lost to Pacquiao via majority decision from the judges who gave their scores 114-114, 115-113, 116-112, two of them, in favor of the Filipino boxing hero.

Marquez insisted that he was robbed and accused the two members of the judging panel, Glenn Trowbridge (116-112 ) and Dave Moretti (115-113), of conspiring with Pacquiao
as they both scored in favor of the Filipino boxing hero. The third judge, Robert Hoyle, called it a draw (114-114).

“It’s the second robbery of the fights we’ve had, and I think this one was even clearer than the first,” Marquez said after the fight.

“It’s hard when you’re fighting against a rival and you’re fighting against three judges also.” he added.

Furthermore, the Mexican fans who watched the bout live in Las Vegas were also furious about the result.

According to a report by Bev Llorente of ABS-CBN North America News Bureau, the Mexican audience created a scene outside the arena to protest the defeat of their boxer, Juan Manuel Marquez.

Manny Pacquiao vs Marquez III Result – Manny Pacquiao Wins but Many Pinoys Disagree

Manny Pacquiao defeated Juan Manuel Marquez in their third face-off via majority decision with the scores 114-114, 115-113, 116-112 in favor of the Filipino boxing hero at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Saturday, November 12, 2011.

Manny Pacquiao eventually retained his WBO Welterweight crown after the judges gave their decision. Because it’s not unanimous, boxing fans at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas are having question marks in their heads despite the fact that Manny Pacquiao himself declared: “It’s very clear that I won the fight.”

Pacquiao improved to 54 wins (38 knockouts) against three losses and two draws. Marquez, meanwhile, dropped to 53 wins (39 knockouts), 6 losses and 1 draw.

Despite the win and another pride moment for the Philippines, some Pinoy netizens are not in favor of the outcome.

Dj Bianca Frost, a Radio DJ, production director, writer at Magik 97.5 FM expressed her dismay in Starmometer.com:

“I am a pacfan, but I don’t think he won against Juan Manuel Marquez. He knew it when he can’t stand the interview nor the waving with the audience. the people knew it better. We are not the judges though,” she commented.

“Had he lost according to the judges, he would eventually lost his WBO welterweight belt, his Pound per Pound no.1 status and his stocks.”

“He didn’t lose tonight.”

“BUT HE LOST IN THE HEARTS OF THE MILLION VIEWERS.”

“I still have faith in you Pac..hope it won’t end like that next fight,” she added.

Merman Dollentas from Alberta also shared the same sentiments.

“Di na kasalanan ni Pacquiao kung sya ang pinili ng mga judges…but I feel for Marquez kahit pa Pinoy ako…di kasi talaga convincing,” he commented.

Did the judges score unfairly against Marquez?

How about you? Are you convinced with the result?

Photo Credit: Reuters

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Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico is seeking vindication in his third bout with Manny Pacquiao next week.

On November 12, Marquez and Pacquiao will face once again at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Their first bout was in 2004 which was a draw. Their second bout was in 2008 when Marquez lost his WBC super-featherweight title to the People’s Champ in a controversial split decision.

Juan Manuel Marquez believes he won in the two previous bouts against Pacquiao and was robbed of the title that this upcoming bout next week is really personal and a great opportunity for him to vindicate himself. It’s also a very important fight for Marquez because Pacman’s WBO welterweight title will be on the line.

Juan Manuel Marquez has a career record of 53-5-1 with 39 knockouts.