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In his previous bout, four months prior, Marquez had the most disastrous first round of his career, hitting the canvas 3 times by way of Manny Pacquiao. Showing all the heart and determination in the world he managed to fight his way to a draw that was seen as controversial by both sides. Juan Manuel Marquez 126 lbs beat Orlando Salido 126 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12 Date: 2004-09-18 Location: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Referee: Tony Weeks Judge: Glen Hamada 117-111 Judge: Duane Ford 118-110 Judge: Raul Caiz Sr 117-111 World Boxing Association Featherweight Title (2nd. defending of Marquez) International Boxing Federation Featherweight Title (3rd. defending of Marquez) Weights: 126 lbs (each) Salido unusually came into the figth very passive giving away many of the early and middle rounds, Marquez was successfully counterpunching Salido and building a significant lead, Salido closed strong and won the later rounds but that wasn't enough and Marquez got a well deserved victory.
