Best fights of Juan Manuel Márquez
Over 21 years as a professional, Juan Manuel Márquez has compiled a 56-7-1 (40) record, including 30 title fights across five weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Juan Manuel Márquez KOs Manny Pacquiao in their 4th fight
On December 8, 2012 Juan Manuel Márquez faced Manny Pacquiao in a welterweight bout. It was their fourth meeting. Márquez was 39 years old with a record of 54-6-1, and Pacquiao was 33 with a record of 54-4-2. Márquez was coming off a win, while Pacquiao was coming off a loss. Márquez stopped Manny Pacquiao via KO in the 6th round.
2. Juan Manuel Márquez KOs Joel Casamayor
On September 13, 2008 Juan Manuel Márquez fought Joel Casamayor for the The Ring and lineal lightweight titles. Márquez was 35 years old with a record of 48-4-1, and Casamayor was 37 with a record of 36-3-1. Márquez was coming off a loss, while Casamayor was on a 5-fight winning streak. Márquez stopped Joel Casamayor via TKO in the 11th round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
3. Juan Manuel Márquez defeats Marco Antonio Barrera
On March 17, 2007 Juan Manuel Márquez fought Marco Antonio Barrera for the WBC super featherweight title. Márquez was 33 years old with a record of 46-3-1, and Barrera was 33 with a record of 63-4. Márquez was on a 2-fight winning streak and Barrera was on a 6-fight winning streak. Márquez won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super featherweight champion.
4. Juan Manuel Márquez draws with Manny Pacquiao
On May 8, 2004 Juan Manuel Márquez, the IBF and WBA (Super) featherweight champion, met Manny Pacquiao, the The Ring featherweight champion, in a title unification fight. Márquez was 30 years old with a record of 42-2, and Pacquiao was 25 with a record of 38-2-1. Márquez was on a 13-fight winning streak and Pacquiao was on a 5-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
5. Juan Manuel Márquez KOs Juan Díaz
On February 28, 2009 Juan Manuel Márquez, the The Ring and lineal lightweight champion, met Juan Díaz, the IBO lightweight champion, in a title unification fight. Márquez was 35 years old with a record of 49-4-1, and Díaz was 25 with a record of 34-1. Both Márquez and Díaz were coming off a win. Márquez stopped Juan Díaz via TKO in the 9th round. Became the unified lightweight champion.
6. Juan Manuel Márquez KOs Michael Katsidis
On November 27, 2010 Juan Manuel Márquez defended his The Ring, WBA (Super), WBO, and lineal lightweight titles against Michael Katsidis. Márquez was 37 years old with a record of 51-5-1, and Katsidis was 30 with a record of 27-2. Márquez was coming off a win and Katsidis was on a 4-fight winning streak. Márquez stopped Michael Katsidis via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the titles.
7. Juan Manuel Márquez defeats Rocky Juarez
On November 3, 2007 Juan Manuel Márquez defended his WBC super featherweight title against Rocky Juarez. Márquez was 34 years old with a record of 47-3-1, and Juarez was 27 with a record of 27-3. Márquez was on a 3-fight winning streak and Juarez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Márquez won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Juan Manuel Márquez loses to Manny Pacquiao in their 3rd fight via majority decision
On November 12, 2011 Juan Manuel Márquez fought Manny Pacquiao for the WBO welterweight title. It was their third meeting. Márquez was 38 years old with a record of 53-5-1, and Pacquiao was 32 with a record of 53-3-2. Márquez was on a 3-fight winning streak and Pacquiao was on a 14-fight winning streak. Márquez lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Pacquiao.
9. Juan Manuel Márquez defeats Juan Díaz in their 2nd fight
On July 31, 2010 Juan Manuel Márquez defended his The Ring, WBA (Super), WBO, and lineal lightweight titles against Juan Díaz. It was their second meeting. Márquez was 36 years old with a record of 50-5-1, and Díaz was 26 with a record of 35-3. Both Márquez and Díaz were coming off a loss. Márquez won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
10. Juan Manuel Márquez KOs Reynante Jamili
On October 22, 2000 Juan Manuel Márquez faced Reynante Jamili in a featherweight bout. Márquez was 27 years old with a record of 32-2, and Jamili was 27 with a record of 43-6. Márquez was on a 3-fight winning streak and Jamili was on a 2-fight winning streak. Márquez stopped Reynante Jamili via KO in the 3rd round.