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Bleacher Report - Boxing: Reveco vs. Nunez: Winner, Scorecard and Analysis

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Reveco vs. Nunez: Winner, Scorecard and Analysis
Oct 13th 2013, 04:59, by Austin Green

Juan Carlos Reveco retained his WBA World flyweight title with a technical decision victory over Ricardo Nunez on Saturday night.

While the spotlight was on Timothy Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas, Reveco put on a clinic in his native Argentina. The 30-year-old was impressive throughout Saturday's bout, controlling the action early and often. 

Unfortunately, the fight had to be stopped after an unintentional head-butt in the eighth round. Had it continued, though, Reveco likely would have knocked Nunez out.

Reveco dominated Nunez for much of the fight, continually landing a mean left hook. He busted through Nunez's defense with ease, and he seemed to confound the Panamanian with each passing round. 

With the win, Reveco improved to 32-1-0 (17 KOs). He has now successfully defended his title five consecutive times, which should earn him a more high-profile fight in the near future. Reveco hasn't lost since his first attempt at a title defense in December 2007. 

Meanwhile, this was a learning experience for the 25-year-old Nunez. He clearly has a lot to improve on before he will be able to snatch a title from a fighter of Reveco's caliber. 

However, Nunez is still a promising young fighter.

His record drops to 25-4 (22 KOs) with the loss, but the powerful Panamanian has plenty left in the tank. He will be a better boxer because of this fight, and I wouldn't be surprised if he lands another title shot within the next two or three years. 

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Bleacher Report - Boxing: Timothy Bradley Next Fight: Why a Manny Pacquiao Rematch Must Happen

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Timothy Bradley Next Fight: Why a Manny Pacquiao Rematch Must Happen
Oct 13th 2013, 05:35, by Lyle Fitzsimmons

When Timothy Bradley was paired with Manny Pacquiao last summer for the Filipino whirlwind’s WBO welterweight title belt, it was based far more on recognition than accomplishment.

He’d been successful—not dominant—over a three-year reign at 140 pounds that was interrupted by precisely one fight at welter, a largely forgettable decision over anonymous Argentine Luis Abregu.

The reality was further reflected in the aftermath of what many saw as 2012’s worst decision.

Rather than rocketing to superstardom with a first-in-seven-years defeat of the multidivision phenom from General Santos City, the winner and new champion was instead left out of the discussion for Pacquiao’s next fight and instead forced to swim in the Ruslan Provodnikov end of the 147 pool.

After Saturday night, though, that won’t be the case come next time.

On the heels of a clinically sublime—and way too close on the scorecards—defeat of Juan Manuel Marquez at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, the still-unbeaten Bradley presented more concrete evidence that he warrants a Manny fight now than he had at any previous point in his career, including the night he actually swayed Duane Ford and C.J. Ross to believe he’d won the first one.

Not only did the unbeaten 30-year-old dispatch any remnants of the brawn-before-brains robot who barely survived, literally, 12 hard rounds against the limited Provodnikov in March, he showed a more varied and effective skill set than any relevant welterweight not named “Money” Mayweather.

He stayed busy with a left jab that continually frustrated the perpetually plodding Mexican, landed just enough snapping right hands to blunt the effectiveness of his foe’s aggression and managed to escape any danger that was created with the legs that were maddeningly stilled in his springtime outing.

As Sky Sports color analyst (and former world lightweight champion) Jim Watt said during the broadcast, “Bradley is frustrating this crowd, and I don’t think he cares one little bit.”

It was both a fitting audition reel for a Pacquiao rematch and a far more decisive performance against Marquez—Glenn Feldman’s mathematics notwithstanding—than anything Manny had delivered in his first three meetings with the persistent Mexican in 2004 (D 12), 2008 (SD 12) and 2011 (MD 12).

In addition to logic, and in spite of Bob Arum's pessimism, it’s got the convenience factor going as well.

Assuming Pacquiao wins and looks good doing so in November’s comeback fight against Brandon Rios—and if he doesn’t, let’s face it, he’s irrelevant on the big stage—a rematch between he and Bradley is simply the fight that makes the most sense for both guys.

The defeat of Marquez places the WBO champ a solid second in the mix behind Mayweather, and, with both the WBA (Adrien Broner) and IBF claimants (Devon Alexander) under the promotional auspices of Arum’s primary rival, a Bradley fight is clearly Manny’s best chance to rejoin the belted class.

“A battle like he had with Provodnikov,” Watt said, “can either take something out of a fighter or add something to him.”

It’s beyond debate that for Bradley it did the latter, leaving the champion smarter and more determined to use the qualities—boring as they might be—that got him to the highest levels in the first place.

He deserves the shot to “avenge” his win in the first bout.

And if he fights the way he did Saturday, chances are good he'll do it.

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Bleacher Report - Boxing: Marquez vs. Bradley Rematch: Mexican Challenger Doesn't Deserve Another Shot

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Marquez vs. Bradley Rematch: Mexican Challenger Doesn't Deserve Another Shot
Oct 13th 2013, 05:42, by Ryan Rudnansky

Timothy Bradley Jr. doesn't have to prove anything to anybody after his split-decision victory over Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday in Las Vegas. 

That includes Marquez.

Marquez showed poor form in the ring on Saturday. Then, he continued to show poor form out of it.

The 40-year-old said after the fight, via Top Rank Boxing:

While Marquez may have had some beef after his majority-decision "loss" to Manny Pacquiao in November 2011, he had no right to say what he said on Saturday night. If he seriously believes he beat Bradley, his eyesight is apparently getting worse with age.

While Marquez connected on a higher percentage of punches than Bradley (34 percent to 30 percent), he also threw and landed fewer punches than Bradley, according to the Associated Press, via ESPN.com.

ESPN Stats & Info noted:

Bradley stayed active throughout the fight, avoided Marquez's attempts at a knockout and constantly frustrated the storied Mexican with smart jabbing, excellent footwork and deceptive head movement. The 30-year-old American deserved this fight, fair and square.

A lot of people won't "forgive" Bradley for beating Pacquiao on the scorecards in their controversial bout in June 2012. But, whether you believe Pacquiao won or not, Bradley's victory on Saturday was well-deserved, and it's time to stop looking back at the past. 

Bradley made Marquez look slow at times on Saturday. Sure, Marquez has aged, but it was still surprising how much quicker Bradley looked than the Mexican challenger. He took advantage of the kind of speed that can cause the youth to defeat the older and more experienced. 

You have to give Bradley credit for his game plan, activity and execution against Marquez. Marquez apparently won't, and it's a black mark on his otherwise honorable career. 

Bradley doesn't owe Marquez anything. In fact, Marquez should consider himself lucky if the WBO welterweight champion even entertains a rematch.

 

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ESPN.com - Boxing: Bradley Defends Title Against Marquez

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Boxing News 24: Marquez fought the wrong fight against Bradley

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Marquez fought the wrong fight against Bradley
Oct 13th 2013, 04:51, by admin

By Chris Williams: Juan Manuel Marquez (55-7-1, 40 KO’s) only has himself to blame for losing to WBO welterweight champion Tim Bradley (31-0, 12 KO’s) by a 12 round split decision at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Marquez fought as a counter-puncher rather than learning from Bradley’s last fight against Ruslan […]

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Bleacher Report - Boxing: Marquez vs. Bradley: Winner, Judges' Scorecards and Fight Analysis

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Marquez vs. Bradley: Winner, Judges' Scorecards and Fight Analysis
Oct 13th 2013, 04:15, by Ryan Rudnansky

Timothy Bradley Jr. defended his WBO welterweight title with honor on Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, going on to a convincing victory via split decision over the storied Juan Manuel Marquez.

The judges scored it 115-113 Marquez, 115-113 Bradley, 116-112 Bradley.

Here are the judges' official scorecards, via Fight Ghost:

Marquez looked like a different fighter than the one who knocked out Manny Pacquiao in December, while Bradley continued to build on his impressive resume.

The first round started as expected, as both Bradley and Marquez tried to get a feel for each other. Bradley was smart from the start, making sure to dart in and out so that Marquez couldn't land a big shot.

But it was Marquez who did land the first big shot of the night, connecting on a solid left hand. Bradley then moved in and, surprise, landed a headbutt. 

Bradley controlled the first round overall, except for a few nice counterpunches by Marquez. Bradley was predictably more active, but Marquez was on point with his punches.

The WBO welterweight champion continued to look good in the second round, landing a nice body shot early before unleashing a barrage to close the round. He ended in emphatic fashion, ripping Marquez with a big right hand.

On the other hand, Douglass Fischer of RingTV.com warned that Bradley better not get too aggressive:

Bradley continued to work the body in the third round. He was starting to look a bit reckless on the attack, but his footwork and head movement were so tremendous that Marquez wasn't able to take advantage, either mistiming his punches or only managing glancing shots. Bradley's jab also looked good in the early going.

Through three rounds, it was close, but many had Bradley up by at least two rounds to one.

The Thomas & Mack Center tweeted:

The action was intense throughout. Michael Woods of TheSweetScience.com tweeted:

Marquez managed a nice counterpunch toward the end of the fourth round, but Bradley was still the better fighter overall. He was frustrating Marquez with his speed.

Bradley only looked stronger in the fifth round, showing great technique while landing jabs and body shots. He continued to dodge most of Marquez's efforts. Still, he allowed Marquez to land another big shot at the end of the round. You wondered if the tide would change quickly. 

Marquez looked slow up until the sixth round, but later in the sixth he began to exchange blows with Bradley. Marquez looked better this time, taking the round on most scorecards. It started to appear as if Marquez was slowly getting back into the bout.

Bradley's work rate was impressive down the stretch, and it gave the 40-year-old Marquez trouble. Marquez continued to fight like the warrior he's been throughout his career, though. He showed at the end of the ninth round that he still had plenty in him, landing with his left and right hands.

Bradley and Marquez went at it in the 10th round, both landing significant blows. While that would have seemed to favor the more powerful Marquez, Bradley was surprisingly getting the best of the Mexican great. A big right hand by Bradley had the crowd roaring.

Marquez continued to look outclassed down the stretch, looking like the older fighter that he was. Bradley, in the meantime, looked mighty impressive. 

Bradley closed like the champion that he is, leaving the legendary Marquez in his dust. 

The 30-year-old American posted another signature win on Saturday in Las Vegas. It's time to give him his due.

 

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Bleacher Report - Boxing: Top 25 Pound-for-Pound Boxers After Bradley vs. Marquez Bout

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Top 25 Pound-for-Pound Boxers After Bradley vs. Marquez Bout
Oct 13th 2013, 04:29, by Kelsey McCarson

Undefeated American welterweight Timothy Bradley boxed his way to a win over legendary champion Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas Saturday. But was it enough to move up to the top spot in the world? And what does Marquez's loss do to his position among the very best?

Bleacher Report has you covered.

Fighters are ranked by quality of recent opposition, strength of resume and how willing the fighter is to accepting all comers.

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Bleacher Report - Boxing: Juan Manuel Marquez's Next Fight Shouldn't Be vs. Manny Pacquiao

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Juan Manuel Marquez's Next Fight Shouldn't Be vs. Manny Pacquiao
Oct 13th 2013, 04:30, by Donald Wood

After taking a tough loss against Timothy Bradley via split decision Saturday night in Las Vegas, there is no question that Juan Manuel Marquez should forgo any possible rematch with Manny Pacquiao and begin his retired life.

After a long and storied career, Saturday’s defeat should be his last.

At 40 years old, Marquez isn’t the elite fighter he once was. The loss at the hands of the younger and faster Bradley wasn’t the ideal final chapter to his story, but there is, no doubt, that it’s time to leave the sport.

No matter how much money promoters throw his way for another fight, Marquez has built a legacy with his knockout victory over "Pac-Man" and shouldn’t further tarnish that by taking on the legend again.

With Pac-Man looking for vengeance, the Mexican champion doesn’t want that matchup.

If Marquez insists on fighting once again, however, there is no doubt his next bout should come against younger talent like Amir Khan or Victor Ortiz to prove he still has enough in the tank to make another run at a championship.

Khan and Ortiz bring the same kind of speed to the table that Bradley possesses, and another match against a fighter of a similar style would be a great way for Marquez to relaunch his career after the tough loss.

Marquez and Pacquiao have a longstanding rivalry that stems back to 2004. With four career fights between them (2-1-1 in Pac-Man's favor) and plenty of controversy and excitement in each, there is no doubt the fans would pay to see another bout between these two men.

The intrigue around another rematch—especially after Pacquiao was knocked out so brutally in the last fight—would, undoubtedly, yield a huge pay day for both fighters. It will be hard to turn down that much cash for a fight, but Marquez has to start thinking about the future.

Marquez has a family now, and at this point of his waning career, he should seriously consider going out on his own accord instead of outstaying his welcome and being forced to leave the sport.

 

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