Tale of the Tape for Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez
Match-Up Looks Dead Even on Paper
Tale of the Tape measurements are always great in looking to decipher either the perceived strengths of a fighter or their potential weaknesses.
Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez II is a rematch that's been discussed on a disgustingly, consistent basis by our 380 pound resident bossman, Michael Marley.
While this weekend should provide some serious fireworks in the lightweight match-up that is Nate Campbell-Juan Diaz in addition to the untelevised bout between Jose Luis Castillo and Timothy Bradley, here's a first look at the "Tale of the Tape" for Marquez-Pacquiao II.
Both men seem to have advantages in differing regions but overall they are an ideal match size-wise.
(Courtesy of HBO)
- Juan Manuel Marquez                             - Manny Pacquiao
Mexico City, Mexico 	    HOMETOWN                 General Santos City, Philippines
48-3-1, 35 KOs 		    RECORD                    45-3-2, 34 KOs
8/23/1973 		     BIRTH DATE                 12/17/1978
130 lbs. * 		      WEIGHT                    130 lbs. *
5'7" 		           HEIGHT                     5'6"
72" 		           REACH                     67"
41" 		           CHEST NORMAL               38"
44" 		           CHEST EXPANDED             41"
14" 		           BICEPS                     13"
12" 		           FOREARMS                  12"
29" 		           WAIST                     28"
19" 		           THIGH                     20"
13" 		           CALF                      15"
16" 		           NECK                      16"
6.5" 		           WRIST                     8" 
11.5" 		           FIST                      10"
* Weight Approximate Until Final Weigh-in. .
source: 
http://www.boxingconfidential.com/articles.php?id=4028