Now that Manny Pacquiao defeated Timothy Bradley on Saturday, he's a step closer to a potential fight with Juan Manuel Marquez. If Marquez beats Mike Alvarado in May, Bob Arum of Top Rank will be able to set up another match between him and Pacquiao.

The two boxers already fought each other four times. Pacquiao settled for a draw the first time and then defeated Marquez twice. However, during the fourth match in December 2012, Marquez beat the Filipino boxer by knocking him out in the sixth round.

Marquez' promoter already expressed interest for another fight between the two and explained why Marquez would want to step in the ring with Pacquiao for the fifth time.

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"He wants the challenge of the Bradley-Pacquiao winner, he wants to make history of a fifth world title in five divisions," said Fernando Beltran, referring to something that's never been accomplished by a Mexican fighter, according to The Los Angeles Times. "If Pacquiao wins he'll have the belt, and Juan wants it."

Pacquiao, who is also a Filipino congressman, would be ready for another match with the Mexican boxer, stating, "I have no problem with fighting Marquez again, but that's up to my promoter, Bob Arum."

In the meantime, Marquez will fight Alvarado on May 17 at The Forum in California.

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