SO eager is Juan Manuel Marquez in facing Manny Pacquiao for a third time that he planed in Sunday morning and watched the Gerry Peñalosa-led domination of Filipino fighters at the Araneta Coliseum.

                Marquez, 34, personally challenged Pacquiao for another encounter. He arrived with Mexican promoter Jaime Quintana.

                The BusinessMirror broke the news last week about Marquez’s plan to watch Peñalosa’s title defense and at the same time personally challenge Pacquiao to another bout. Marquez, who was mobbed by fans apart from getting wild applause inside the venue, will leave the country Tuesday evening.

AFTER a grueling and controversial fight, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez look civil outside the ring. --DENNIS PRINCIPE

                “I gave him concessions in our first fight and the rematch and I will give him whatever concessions he wants. I just want to give the fight the people want to see,” said Marquez.

                Marquez and Pacquiao exchanged pleasantries at the Big Dome and gamely answered queries.

                “I’m willing to fight him again but it is all up to my promoter,” was Pacquiao’s curt reply.

                “Really? Then let’s do it again and fight. Give me the paper and pen and let’s sign it. Let‘s do it for the people. It’s for the people,” Marquez lightheartedly said.

                Golden Boy Promotions COO David Itskowitcz stressed only Pacquiao could decide on who he fights next. He said promoters could force an opponent their boxers do not want to fight.

                “It’s the call of Manny. If he tells his promoter to he wants the Marquez fight, then it can happen. If he wants David Diaz then it’s Diaz. Bottom line is, Manny calls the shot,” said Itskowitch.

                Pacquiao, in a separate interview, said Marquez has to wait a while as the Mexican made him wait four years before their rematch. After their classic 12-round bout, which ended in a draw in May 2004, Marquez reportedly asked for more money for a return engagement.

                “It will happen but he has to wait,” said Pacquiao.

                Marquez, on the other hand, said he knows his body well and that despite being 34, he knows he still has a lot more competitive years left.

                “I can wait even if I’m 40 years old. I will still fight him. I am here to show the people I am serious in fighting Pacquiao again. The people want to fight so I ask Pacquiao to give it to the people,” said Marquez.

GERRY LEADS ‘INVASION’

WORLD bantamweight champion Gerry Peñalosa fulfilled his promise of defending the country’s turf against foreign invaders out to test him and fellow top-notch Filipino fighters.

MARQUEZ FLIES IN TO PERSONALLY AIR CHALLENGE

SO eager is Juan Manuel Marquez in facing Manny Pacquiao for a third time that he planed in Sunday morning and watched the Gerry Peñalosa-led domination of Filipino fighters at the Araneta Coliseum.

ANGELO QUE has arrived at 29 years old. And from the looks of it, he would soon be sitting alongside Frankie Miñoza’s throne—as the country’s top pro golfer to date.

JAKARTA—The outcome was plain and simple. But explaining how it got to that point, not quite so.

NOT even a long ball could stop Manila from getting a lopsided win.

THE old coach had some words of advice for the young and upcoming one.

“After a player’s fourth year in college, ask him if he’s coming back to play in his final year of eligibility or if he’s turning pro. Let them make the decision.”