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Pacquiao won't underestimate Marquez

ESPN staff
August 30, 2011
Manny Pacquiao proved too good for Shane Mosley in May © Getty Images
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Manny Pacquiao returns to serious training on Tuesday for his clash with Juan Manuel Marquez and has vowed not to underestimate a man he has fought before on two occasions.

Pacquiao is regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet, although Floyd Mayweather Jnr fans may disagree, and will put his WBO welterweight title on the line on November 12.

The Filipino claimed a hard-fought win over Marquez in 2008, having battled to a draw in 2004, and is expecting his rival to be in superb shape for their clash on November 12.

"I expect the best Marquez on that night," Pacquiao told KO Boxing.com after confirming his training will begin in earnest on Tuesday.

"I've already fought twice with Marquez so I know his style. It's a hard fight. I have to train hard for this fight."

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