Pacquiao-Marquez IV is on: Ten thousand fans packed the Mexico City arena Friday to see Manny Pacquiao and native son Juan Manuel Marquez for the third stop o their media tour announcing their fourth meeting, set for Saturday, December 8 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. Pacquiao has beaten Marquez twice, and they fought to a draw in a third fight. Many observers including this columnist believe Marquez won the last fight with Pacquiao in 2011. Although many people hoped Pacquiao would scheduled a rematch with Timothy Bradley after Bradley’s controversial decision over Pacquiao, the Marquez matchup is a bigger fan draw. He is by far the most popular boxer in Mexico. Marquez and Pacquiao have both said they will be going for a knockout to end the debate about their series once and for all.
Chavez Jr. fails drug test: It explains a whole lot about Julio Caesar Chavez, Jr., don’t you think? Such as getting up for the day around 6 p.m., and having trouble making weight. As reported by several media including Ring Magazine and CBSSports.com, the Nevada State Athletic Commission informed Chavez Jr.’s promoter Top Rank that he failed the test following his fight with Sergio Martinez on Tuesday. If a second test confirms the first, Chavez Jr. faces a suspension from boxing, as much as a year. He could also lose his $3 million purse for the fight. Chavez Jr. tested positive for a banned diuretic in 2009. He received a seven month suspension and the victory was changed to a no decision. This past January, he was arrested for drunk driving in Los Angeles, two weeks before his bout against Marco Antonio Rubio.
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