The Pacquiao-Marquez 4 fight happened Saturday night, December 8 (December 9 Manila time) at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Juan Manuel Marquez knocked out Manny Pacquiao during the 6th round, a phenomenal win after their previous three controversial bouts.
The battle was the fourth time Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez fought on the ring. The first time they got in the ring was in 2004, and that one ended in a draw. The second and third time Pacman and Dinamita met on the ring were in 2008 and 2011, respectively— both ending with a controversial majority decision in Pacquiao's favor.
Chelsea Emata sang the Philippine National Anthem, Lupang Hinirang in a ballad-like fashion while Mexico had the services of Ana Barbara to sing the Himno Nacional Mexicano with the help of the Mexican crowd as she's somewhat lost her voice.
Marquez scored a knock down on the third round while Pacquiao did the same for Marquez at the 5th round. However, a solid right straight connecting into Manny Pacquiao's chin rendered him unconscious—end of the fight.
Before the much-awaited main event, two Filipinos already emerged victorious in non-televised undercard bouts—Dodie Boy Peñalosa Jr. who beat Jesus Lule Raya via a round 2 TKO and Ernie Sanchez who one over Coy Evans via unanimous decision in an 8-round fight.
In the televised title undercard bouts, Javier Fortuna (Dominican Republic) won vs. Patrick Hyland (Ireland) via unanimous decision to capture the WBA Interim Featherweight title. Miguel Angel Vazquez of Mexico successfully defended his IBF Lightweight title against Filipino Mercito Gesta in a win via unanimous decision. Another Filipino, Michael Farenas suffered a lost against the bigger Yuriorkis Gamboa. The former Cuban Olympic gold medalist won the WBA Interim Super Featherweight bout by unanimous decision.
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Pacquiao-Marquez IV Pre-PPV undercard fights result:
Light welterweight: Jose Ramirez won vs Corey Seigwarth via 1st Round TKO
Featherweight: Dodie Boy Peñalosa Jr. won vs Jesus Lule Raya via 2nd Round TKO
Featherweight: Ernie Sanchez won vs Coy Evans via unanimous decision in an 8-round fight
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