FOURTH MARQUEZ BOUT LIKELY NEXT FOR PACQUIAO

According to the Associated Press, Manny Pacquiao's next fight will take place on December 8th in Las Vegas, likely against Juan Manuel Marquez (pictured). Pacquiao last fought in June, losing a decision to Timothy Bradley that was universally condemned as wrongly decided. Pacquiao was said to be choosing between rematches with Bradley, Miguel Cotto or a fourth fight with Marquez, but Cotto opted to face Austin Trout.  Pacquiao and Marquez fought 36 rounds over three bouts, with the rounds a virtual even split, but with Pacquiao winning two of the encounters and one bout ending up a draw. An official announcement is expected next week. --Scott Shaffer