Pacquiao hopes to settle issue with Marquez

MANILA, Philippines – Now Manny Pacquiao says he is open to the idea of a third match with Juan Manuel Marquez.

Pacquiao, in an interview with setanta.com, said he wants to face Marquez to finally settle the issue of who is the better fighter between the two boxers. “If he wants to fight somebody, anybody, I wish that we will meet again."

Marquez has been asking for a second rematch with Pacquiao after losing to the Filipino boxing icon via split decision in their WBC world superfeatherweight title match last year dubbed “Unfinished Business".

Their first meeting ended in a controversial draw.

“I think there would be more action in the ring after our two battles and we need to put into the minds of people that there is a winner," said Pacquiao, who is preparing for his May 2 bout with British boxer Ricky Hatton.

Pacquiao’s split decision victory over Marquez is one of the three fights he won last year.

After winning Marquez’ WBC superfeatherweight belt, Pacquiao added the WBC world lightweight title after a ninth round stoppage of Mexican David Diaz for victory No.2.

Pacquiao finally earned the admiration of the boxing world when he demolished boxing icon Oscar De La Hoya in December. He dominated De La Hoya in eight rounds to force the legendary fighter to throw in the towel before the start of the ninth.

“It’s a miracle, unbelievable. I did everything for that fight. Everything I could have done in training I did for that fight and I always thank God for giving it to me," said Pacquiao.

Source: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/151807/Pacquiao-hopes-to-settle-issue-with-Marquez

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