With a few exceptions, many media at ringside had Juan Manuel Marquez a clear winner over Manny Pacquiao Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Some had "Dinamita" as much as four points better than Pacqiuao, who often seemed baffled by Marquez superb boxing skills.
The crowd erupted in disgust after the majority decision for Pacqiuao was announced, hurling beer bottles onto press row and booing lustily. It was clear who they thought won, though they were in Marquez's corner from the get go.
Afterward, promoter Bob Arum was talking Pacquiao-Marquez 4, and not necessarily Pacquiao-Mayweather. Regardless, Mayweather is now licking his chops at the prospect of fighting Pacquiao, who appeared powerless against angles and movement.
Marquez, after earning a draw in 2004 and losing by split decision in 2008, obviously deserves a fourth fight. In boxing, though, that doesn't mean much.

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