Pacquiao vs Marquez 3: How Intimating Footage on HBO's 24/7 Benefits Pac-Man

I'm not a boxer and I certainly don't have a mind like one, but if I were, I would guess that HBO's 24/7 series could benefit me in one very important way.

Intimidation.

If Juan Manuel Marquez happens to watch the series prior to his upcoming fight with Manny Pacquiao, he won't like what he will see. It's as simple as that. 

Sure, Marquez has already went to the wire twice with Pacquiao and knows pretty everything he possibly can about the Filipino. 

But their last fight was three years ago. It has to at least be a little intimidating for Marquez to see that Pacquiao is still as strong—if not stronger—as he used to be. 

The footage of Pacquiao on HBO's series is about 100 times more impressive than the footage of Marquez. At the very best for Dinamita, the series has absolutely no affect on him. 

It certainly isn't going to make him feel better, but it's very possible the footage will intimidate him. 

I know if I saw recent footage of a guy I hadn't seen in three years, and it showed him as fast, strong, ferocious and determined, it would get in my head.

At least a little bit. 

The series shows Pacquiao in the training ring, working harder than most men could probably ever dream of working. And then it cuts to Marquez, in a suit and tie, going on ESPN Deportes and going out to dinner.

That has to get into Marquez's head. Again, at least a little bit. He might start thinking he's under-prepared, even if it's not true.

Of course, the whole intimidation thing could work both ways, but HBO's footage, whether intentional or not, puts Pacquiao in a better, stronger light. 

There won't likely be any huge effects from HBO's 24/7 series, but in a bout that has seen two fighters compete in 24 intense, close as possible rounds, Manny Pacquiao could use any advantage he can get for No. 3.