Doghouse Decides; Pacquiao vs. Barrera II
 Compiled by Benny Henderson Jr (Oct 6, 2007) DoghouseBoxing
Tonight, from the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV, live only on HBO pay-per-view 9 PM ET/6 PM PT, two ring warriors will collide in an anticipated rematch as Manny Pacquiao 44-3-2 (35) goes head to head against Marco Antonio Barrera 63-5 (42) in a scheduled twelve round super featherweight showdown.
The two waged war in November of 2003 in a back and forth war, both combatants hit the canvas with Pacman winning the throw down with an eleventh round TKO. Now they meet again. Who wins this go around? Doghouse decides!
Debbie Wagner: I don't know what this fight will really prove after it's over. I'm not saying that it's not a good fight or anything. I'm saying that after 4 years, you'd think Manny Pacquiao wouldn't think a win over Marco Antonio Barrera would be that fulfilling. Barrera doesn't see it that way. If Barrera avenges his loss against Pacquiao, it'll show fans that even after he gets a little older, he still has what it takes to overcome his most powerful enemy. Memory will put Barrera over the top. Barrera says this will be his last fight and what an opponent to beat and leave on! I'm not saying it'll be easy for Barrera but if he boxes smart (Hopefully, he can learn a thing or two from watching Juan Manuel Marquez' draw with Pac-Man and get past the whole hand wrap issue with Freddie Roach. Note to Marco: NO GLOVE SKINNING, MAN!), he can still do wonders. And he will. In Barrera's final bout, Barrera UD12 Pacquiao.
Coyote Duran: Marco Antonio Barrera is in survival mode and the fight hasn't even started yet. This is not to say that he's nervous or in doubt of himself but the ghost of his last crippling defeat almost four years ago against Saturday night's opponent Manny Pacquiao must still haunt him. On the other hand, it might just motivate him to stay alive in this fight and shelve the 'boxer' he became when he entered the ring against Prince Naseem Hamed six years ago. Sure those consummate skills got Barrera past Rocky Juarez last summer but couldn't save his WBC 130-pound strap against Juan Manuel Marquez back in March. This is it for Mexico City's favorite son. This time, it's come out like a buzz saw or get
sliced. Against Pacquiao, there is no other way. But at this stage in his career, even Barrera's wildest effort won't claim redemption... but he will see the final bell. In perhaps what might end as a true 'Fight of the Year' candidate, Manny Pacquiao uses his relentless forward movement and killer left hands bombs to thwart a pressuring, valiant effort by Marco Antonio Barrera and gain a unanimous decision victory sending a beaten but proud Barrera into retirement, a suit, and a corner office with a great view, full time.
Gabriel Montoya: Looking at this fight some four years after the original, the thought "same as it ever was" comes to mind. Barrera is older, wiser yes, but older nonetheless than he was the first time around when he was surprised by an unknown phenom now hailed as the most exciting fighter in the sport today. As age has set in, Barrera has gotten on his bicycle more and more and gone from being a blood and guts warrior to a more measured boxer. He can only do it like he used to in spots. Pacquiao for his part has only gotten more refined in his game, adding a dangerous right hand to go along with his lethal left. His head movement is still a problem and there are some questions being raised about a distraction filled camp. However the younger fighter is peaking while the older fighter is talking retirement. It doesn't take a genius to do the math. Barrera is wily enough to have his moments early but the relentless pressure; speed and power of Pacman will win the day. Pacquiao in ten.
Vikram Birring: On November 15, 2003, Manny Pacquiao was an unknown challenger from the Philippines facing the Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera in San Antonio, Texas. Pacquiao battered Barrera all for over thirty grueling minutes, until Barrera's brother Jorge stopped the fight in the eleventh round. This time, the tables are turned. Pacquiao is the heavy favorite, not many people are giving Barrera a chance. Pacquiao has had many distractions leading up to the fight, as Barrera did last time. This is Marco Antonio's last shot in the limelight, and he will leave every ounce of sweat in the ring. However, even that may not be enough to defeat ‘The Destroyer’.
Matthew DeGonzaque: From watching HBO's countdown show for the fight, it appears that Pac has been placing his priorities in all the wrong places. Pacquiao appears to be living the superstar life in Manila and I think it’s going to show during this. Pacquiao also looked lackluster against Solis but wasn’t good enough to take advantage of it. Barrera will be though and I think he will pull off the upset in this fight. Barrera UD.
Dan Horgan: Manny Pacquiao is a beast. He throws crisp, robust punches in devastating clusters. Although Barrera is a master boxer, he will be too old to contain the Filipino. Pacquiao by TKO 10
Benny Henderson Jr.: Pac-man in seven!
Anthony Cocks: It’s hard to go past Pacquiao in this one, but I think Barrera will put on a much improved show compared to the first outing. Still, I don’t think it will be enough to topple the streaking Filipino firebrand. Give me Pacquiao by closer than expected decision.
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