The long awaited rematch is finally over.  Last night, Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao did it again with a controversial decision over heated rival Juan Miguel Marquez.  With victories over Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera, Oscar Larios & Jorge Solis, Marquez became the latest Mexican fighter to face defeat by the Filipino boxing sensation.

It was 12 rounds of back and forth action, further proving why boxing is still called a “sweet science”.  I watched in total amazement as both fighters fought with a high skill set that you can only achieve through years of training in the ring.  They danced around like a finely tuned orchestra with each fighter dishing out a different set of notes but still making beautiful music in the end.

A third-round knockdown of Marquez allowed Pac-man to win crucial points, and, ultimately, the judge’s decision.  However, Marquez continued to battle on with effective counterpunches and combinations.  I felt Marquez came into this fight a lot more prepared based on his punching accuracy.  Nonetheless, it was a very close fight that could have gone either way.

Since he cleared out the featherweight division, what does the future hold for Pac-Man?  An expected to move up to the lightweight division and a fight with American fighter David Diaz, the WBC lightweight champion, will most likely be his next big challenge.  Does a future fight with Oscar De La Hoya also ring a bell?  I hope it happens before Golden Boy finally decides to retire.