Pinoy Boxer KO'd even Before Stepping in the Ring

Of course, we already knew featherweight Jimrex Jaca of the Philippines wouldn't stand a chance against interim titlist, Juan Manuel Marquez.

Apparently, Jimrex Jaca was suppose to fight Juan Manuel Marquez, the same man who denied Filipino ''superhero,'' Manny Pacquiao, for an HBO main event entitled ''Mexican Glory,'' a PPV card from Golden Boy Promotions.

Mexican Glory. Yep, the title itself suggests Mexican victory already.

Well, Jimrex Jaca was KO'd even before he gets in the ring with the vicious Mexican champion. Who knocked the Filipino out?

Visa.

Jimrex Jaca was having problems with his visa, and after several days of waiting, Golden Boy promotions finally pulled the plug.

''Jaca is out of the main event. It's a real shame,'' Golden Boy matchmaker Eric Gomez said about 90 minutes before he and Golden Boy boss Oscar De La Hoya were to board a private plane to go to El Paso to break the news to Marquez.

Manuel Marquez record stands at 45-3-1, with that single tie belonging to Filipino hearthrob (although I wouldn't call this guy a hearthrob...) Manny Pacquiao. Oh yeah, the Mexican champion also has 34 knockouts under his belt.