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NEW FILM ON THE LIFE AND CAREER OF JUAN MANUEL M?RQUEZ (WATCH PREVIEW)

By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 11 Oct 2012



"M?xico has produced some of the greatest champions in boxing. Juan Manuel M?rquez is one of them," shared WBO President Francisco Varcarcel.

"If I would have had my career in the times of Juan Manuel, I wouldn't have wanted to fight a fighter like Juan Manuel M?rquez," said with a smile boxing legend Julio C?sar Ch?vez Sr.

"He has an unbreakable faith," added M?rquez's coach Hall-of-Fame trainer Ignacio "Nacho" Berist?in.

These comments and much more can be heard and seen in the new documentary film on the life of one of the greatest and most popular fighters: Juan Manuel M?rquez.

The film documents the life and career of champion Juan Manuel M?rquez from his origins till today. Explores the challenges Juan Manuel has faced throughout his years as a top fighter, his willingness to be in top shape for every fight through a tough training regime, his determination, his faith, his family life, as well as his rivalry with Filipino star Manny Pacquiao.

Juan Manuel M?rquez, the reigning WBO Super Lightweight Super World champion is slated to face Pacquiao in 12 rounder welterweight fight at the MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, the forth battle between two of the world's most enduring and appealing boxers.

"Libra x Libra: La Historia de Juan Manuel M?rquez" will open first open Nationwide in M?xico in Cin?polis Movie Houses on December 3.

Fans may stay tuned for information on this film by following it on Twitter at @ libraxlibramx. And in Facebook just search for Libra x Libra. Web page is: www.LibraxLibra.mx

WATCH a 90 seconds new PREVEW of "Libra x Libra: La Historia de Juan Manuel M?rquez" here:




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