No. 2: Manny's Victory Will Solidify His Position as 2011's Fighter of the Year
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Even though Pacquiao had a poor performance against Mosley earlier this year, he still won with the dominant scores of 120-107, 120-108 and 119-108.
That's impressive, and even though the Moseley fight didn't live up to expectations, he has the chance to redeem himself when he takes on Marquez.
It could be the most important fight of his 16-year career, and it will show that he is a better fighter now than in the three previous years he was voted
Ring Magazine's Fighter of the Year in 2006, 2008 and 2009.
His split-decision victory over Marquez was part of the reason why he earned FOTY in 2008, and an even more decisive victory over him this time would help solidify his position as 2011's best boxer.
There aren't many other boxers contending for the position, and Pacquiao has one of the last chances to make an impression and take the award in the final months of 2011.