Marquez needs mental preparation vs Pacquiao

**Admin Magic Man13** Sat Jul 09, 2011 2:36 am

MANILA, Philippines – Not only does Mexican champion Juan Manuel Marquez need to prepare physically against Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao, he also has to prepare mentally coming into their third fight.

Marquez said in Examiner.com that he needs to build up his mental fortitude to make sure that he can match Pacquiao punch-by-punch.

"First I must prepare myself mentally," he said Marquez. "Pacquiao is the best in the world. Mental preparation is first.”

Marquez will battle Pacquiao for the third time on November 12.

But before that, he will have a tune-up fight against Colombian Likar Ramos on July 16.

The Mexican boxer will also consult several medical experts and conditioning coaches to help him make the contracted 144-pound catchweight limit for the Pacquiao fight.

Pacquiao and Marquez will embark on a world tour starting in September to promote their fight.

Boxing promoter Bob Arum said the tour will begin in Manila, followed by stops in Tokyo, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, London, New York and Los Angeles. The tour will end in Mexico City.