Pacquiao vs Marquez Fight Time: Start Times for Undercard, Main Event and More
Fight night is about to get underway from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Obviously, the main event is going to be Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez.
But if you're going to put your hard-earned money out for an event, you deserve to know what you're paying for. So, take a look at the entire card.
All fight times are EST and subject to change.
All betting info courtesy of Bodog
7:00-Dennis Laurente (-600) vs. Ayi Bruce (+400)
This one is also not expected to go the judges. Bodog is setting the over/under for length at 7.5 rounds. Laurente is certainly the more experienced of the two fighters. He's nine years older than Bruce.
Certainly at that money, I like the upset here. This should be a very good fight to get everyone going. Despite the fact that neither man is particularly prolific at the knockout, I am going with Bruce to score a sixth-round knockout.
9:05-Mike Alvarado (-450) vs. Breidis Prescott (+300) (IBF Latino Light Welterweight Championship)
In short, you can look for a knockout here. Given the fact that neither man is a heavyweight, both are prolific at knocking opponents out.
I'll go with the favorite and champion to win this one in the fifth round. When they are in the ring, the action will be intense. Don't look away from a single second.
9:45-Luis Cruz (-165) vs. Juan Carlos Burgos (+135) WBO NABO Super Featherweight Championship
I'm liking this one to go a while. According to the odds makers, this is the most even match on the card, and it will show.
Cruz has yet to lose a fight. He sports a perfect 19-0 record with 15 knockouts. Look for him to move to 20-0, although the judges will have to decide this one.
10:30-Timothy Bradley (-2000) vs. Joel Casamayor (+900) WBO Light Welterweight Championship
If I was a betting man, I would be inclined to put some money on Casamayor in this one. Those odds are just too good to pass up.
But in reality, this fight will be nothing more than a chance for the fans in attendance to use the bathroom and get settled in for the main event.
Odds like that are set for a reason. That's not to say that an upset is not possible, but Bradley will take care of business.
11:00-Manny Pacquiao (-800) vs Juan Manuel Marquez (+500) WBO welterweight title
I really do like Pacquiao to win this one in his most convincing performance in the trilogy. I don't like Marquez fighting Pacquiao as a welterweight. His ability to move and take punches will suffer.
Still, I am looking for a full 12-round bout between the two. Marquez does have a style that gives Pacquiao trouble. I don't see trouble in the way of a loss here, but Pacquiao will win and retain.
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