GMA airs Pacquiao-Marquez pre-fight special

MANILA, Philippines - GMA Network, Inc. broadcasts the match dubbed Pacquiao-Marquez III: World Welterweight Championship between Manny Pacquiao and his archrival Mexican fighter Juan Manuel Marquez. 

 The bout will be seen via satellite from Las Vegas on GMA Channel 7 tomorrow at 11 a.m., with live blow-by-blow action on Super Radyo DZBB 594, 97.1 Barangay LS, and all RGMA Super Radyo and Campus Radio stations nationwide starting at 9 a.m.

 Widely regarded as the “fight of the century,”  the third installment of the Pacquiao-Marquez match-up is set to clear all doubts raised during the controversial draw in their first match in 2004 and the tight 12-round fight Pacquiao won via split decision in their second meet up in 2008.

Will Marquez survive Pacquiao’s speed and power punches? Or will Pacquiao, considered favorite by fans and boxing experts, continue to rewrite boxing history and add another landmark in the annals of Philippine sports?

 In anticipation of the fight, GMA News and Public Affairs also brings the pre-fight special titled Pacquiao-Marquez III: Magkalabang Mortal to air same day from 10 a.m. on GMA 7.

Hosted by Chino Trinidad, the special presents an in-depth account on the intense preparation made by both fighters for their trilogy fight. It also gives Pinoy boxing fans access to exclusive interviews and footage from both fighters on the road to the historic showdown.

The main event, Pacquiao-Marquez III: World Welterweight Championship, to be staged at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  It will also have a same-day rerun at 10:30 p.m. after Protégé Elimination Special also on GMA 7.