WHO YOU LIKE?™ Manny Pacquiao vs Juan Manuel Marquez + Andre Ward vs Carl Froch + Bernard Hopkins vs Chad Dawson. Pre-fight coverage from Chelsea Pier, NYC. featuring the Bob Arum (Top Rank) and Jaime Motta (ESPN). “It was very sad for me to see a son talk to his father like Floyd Jr. did to Floyd Sr.” —Bob Arum

Juan Manuel Marquez has signed a contract to fight Manny Pacquaio on Nov. 12, the President of Top Rank Promotions Todd duBoef said.

The bout, which will be the third installment in an already highly-contested and controversial past, will be fought at a catch weight of 144 pounds at the likely location of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

In 2004, Pacquaio and Marquez fought to a draw at 126 pounds, followed four years later by Pacman winning a controversial split decision against the Mexican native.

“I like the fight,” DuBoef told the Los Angeles Times. “How can you not after the first two fights? The thing I like best about this one is that fans are encouraged by it.”

“These guys have fought like gladiators over the course of their last 24 rounds together, and I believe we have another 12 more like that ahead of us.”

Although several fight night details remain undecided, such as the premium network the bout will air on, it is clear that Marquez is guaranteed $5 million and a percentage of pay-per-view sales.

As for the network, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum explained to The Times, that regardless of past television deals, the main focus is on promotion.

“We will evaluate whoever is providing the most assets in the publicizing and promotion of the event,” Arum said.

— Alex Neely

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