Pacquiao: 147 lbs.
Marquez: 143 lbs.
Prediction: Juan Manuel Marquez by Decision. The combination of Pacquiao’s decline and Marquez’s style, coupled with the fact Manny has gotten all the close decisions previously, makes Juan a good bet to finally get his long-awaited victory. Like Freddie Roach has been saying since this fight was announced, Pacquiao needs a knockout and I haven’t seen anything to suggest he’s refined his style enough to get one.
Beats, Boxing and Mayhem 