Manny Pacquiao drew against Mario Barrios in his attempt to make history by becoming the oldest champion in welterweight history.
Tonight, the pair of boxing stars went head-to-head at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Over the years, the Filipino has had some truly epic nights in the fight capital of the world. Manny Pacquiao brutally stopped Erik Morales and finished Miguel Cotto.
Alas, this evening’s result will undoubtedly leave a sour taste in his mouth.
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Manny Pacquiao draws against Mario Barrios
Manny Pacquiao started well, showcasing his trademark movement. However, Mario Barrios looked dangerous from the first bell, landing a heavy right hand in the opening round.
By the third, the pair started opening up, connecting with shots and giving the fans a show.
As the rounds rolled on, Barrios began to assert his dominance, finding a home for his right hand.
However, in the sixth and seventh, Pacquiao started to show flashes of his prime, landing snappy shots.
In the following segment, ‘PacMan’ was well and truly in his groove, pulling off beautiful combinations.
With the fight slipping away, Barrios began to throw big hooks, landing to head and body. However, by the end, most felt like the challenger had done enough.
Regardless, two of the judges scored the bout a draw, while the other favored the American.
The results rendered fans furious, with many taking to social media to voice their anger.
One said: “There’s no way that’s a draw, Mario Barrios looked overwhelmed,” while another added: “Pacquiao was robbed. That’s awful.”
A third fumed: “This is insane.”
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While Pacquiao had his moments tonight, in his heyday, he was truly something special .
At his best, the superstar was genuinely terrifying, with the ability to knock an opponent out with a single punch.
In a tremendous display, he fought for the WBC lightweight title.
Showcasing his power, Pacquiao face-planted a world champion.