Juan Manuel Márquez vs Marco Antonio Barrera - Highlights (LEGENDS COLLIDE)

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March 17th, 2007. The “Baby Faced Assassin” Marco Antonio Barrera makes the 5th defense of his WBC Super Featherweight Championship against Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez who fought at 130 pounds for the first time.

Prefight records; Marquez 46(35)-3-1, Barrera 63(42)-4.

In November 2004, Barrera won the WBC Super Featherweight Title via MD12 over arch rival “El Terrible” Erik Morales in the rubber match of their legendary trilogy.

Between April 2005 and September 2006, he successfully retained his title 4 times and he was set to take on Marquez in his 5th title defense.

Entering the fight, Barrera was a Triple Crown World Champion at Super Bantamweight, Featherweight & Super Featherweight with notable wins over Frank Toledo, Orlando Fernandez, Eddie Cook, Agapito Sanchez, Jesus Salud, Paulie Ayala, Jose Luis Valbuena, Carlos Salazar, Mzonke Fana, Kevin Kelley, Kennedy McKinney, Daniel Jimenez, Enrique Sanchez, Johnny Tapia, Naseem Hamed, Robbie Peden, Rocky Juarez (2x) & Erik Morales (2x).

On the other hand, Marquez who was former IBF, WBA & WBO Featherweight Champion had victories over top oppositions such as Derrick Gainer, Daniel Jimenez, Orlando Salido, Remigio Daniel Molina, Terdsak Jandaeng, Agapito Sanchez, Alfred Kotey, Manuel Medina & Victor Polo.

Overall, it was a superbly competitive battle between 2 highly skilled Mexican veterans with Barrera taking an early lead before the fight becomes more even towards the midpoint followed by Marquez having the better of most of the exchanges in the second half.

From rounds 1 to 5, Barrera enjoyed more solid connects and displayed an elusive defense.

However, Marquez equalized the momentum in round 6.

In round 7, Marquez made a huge comeback and dominated the action for the most part where he beat Barrera to the punch for the most part and even wobbled him twice. He looked en route to winning a 2 point round without scoring a knockdown until he was decked with an out-of-nowhere right hand just before the bell.

Unfortunately, due to referee Jay Nady’s delayed action in calling the knockdown, Marquez was clocked with a right hand while he was trying to get back on his feet which resulted in a point deduction for Barrera.

If it wasn’t for Nady’s blunder, it would have been a 10-9 round (instead of 10-8) for the challenger.

From rounds 8 to 12, Marquez displayed greater ring generalship and overall effectiveness as he connected with the cleaner shots upstairs and downstairs although Barrera had his moments as well.

The bout ended with a thunderous applause by the appreciative crowd.

After a grueling tactical warfare where explosive combinations were dispensed throughout 36 minutes of action, a new WBC Super Featherweight Champion was crowned via UD12 with scores of 118-109 & 116-111 (2x).

It should be noted that the lopsided verdict by the 3 judges were in any way a true reflection of what took place on this night when 2 legends clashed in the squared circle.

Nonetheless, Nady’s blunder did not affect the outcome.

How do you guys score this fight?

Personally, I have it 114-113 for Dinamita thus the 10-8 round made the difference in my card.

Enjoy this highlight of a tremendous fight where LEGENDS COLLIDE and remember to SUBSCRIBE!