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I was not able to watch the fight live
yesterday. We were in church and we attended an important church
activity. We got home at around two-thirty in the afternoon; just in
time for the delayed telecast. It was already on the explosive third
round when Marquez scored the first knock down of the match.
At
that time, a friend already text-ed me that Pacquiao lost by knock out
in the sixth round. I was a bit shocked and was still expecting that I
misunderstood the message. So I went on to see the succeeding rounds.
I
felt Pacquiao was in control of the match. He was at his usual agility,
speed and strength. When he scored a knock out in the fifth round and
almost pulverized Marquez with one-two combinations, which left the
Mexican fighter bleeding on his face, I thought I just misunderstood the
text message I received earlier.
Finally,
in the sixth round, I felt Pacquiao was smoking hot. I thought I saw
Marquez’ mouth piece even sliding out. Toward the final seconds, I was
convinced Manny was winning the fight big time. Suddenly, I saw him fall
face down almost lifeless. I was stunned! It was dreadful! Manny was
hit by a lucky punch! It was unbelievable!
I
do not mean to offend Marquez and his followers. I say it is a lucky
punch because I feel that it has come just by accident. I do not mean to
undermine Marquez’ skill and the effort he has put into his training. I
also believe he deserves the victory this time.
Obviously,
Manny became too reckless in this fight. Perhaps over confidence got
the better of him. If there will be a next fight between the two gallant
fighters, Manny should keep this lesson in mind.
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