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Manny Pacquiao has confirmed that he is to meet Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez for the fourth time on December 8.

A return with Timothy Bradley had been mooted for the date, but the Filipino's has instead elected to face a man who has pushed him all the way in three contests spanning the past eight years.

Currently Pacquiao stands at 2-0-1 against the 39-year-old from Mexico City, but each of the decisions has been open to debate.

The first clash in 2004 was scored a draw after Marquez rallied late in the fight after being floored three times in the opening round.

Then in 2008, Pacquiao won a tight split decision in a fight many thought Marquez should have won. Last year they met again and once more the decision awarded had huge question marks next to it.

15/09/2012 16:32:33