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Believing he received the struggle, Manny Pacquiao needs one other shot at Mexican-American champion Mario Barrios
LAS VEGAS, USA – The classic Manny Pacquiao confirmed up and almost pulled off a shocker to recollect.
As a substitute, the dwelling legend needed to accept a majority draw with Mario Barrios, who retained the World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight belt on Saturday, July 19 (Sunday, July 20, Philippine time).
For majority of the 13,107 capability crowd on the MGM Grand Backyard Area and the 1000’s of pay-per-view viewers, nonetheless, Pacquiao had already received.
Already 46 years outdated and 47 months away from the ring, Pacquiao proved he can compete with one of the best of the brand new technology champions, and even probably beat them — proving but agains he’s worthy of emulation and adulation as one of many biggest fighters ever.
The judges, nonetheless, noticed the struggle in a different way and scored it 114-114, 114-114, and 115-113 for Barrios, the 30-year-old, two-division champion who spoiled Pacquiao’s date with future as the primary Corridor of Famer to win a world title after being inducted.
Similar to the followers, who chanted the acquainted “Manny, Manny, Manny…” and booed Barrios in the course of the post-fight interview, Pacquiao acquired unhappy with the draw verdict.
Pacquiao, the lone eight-division world champion, the oldest 147-pound titlist, and the one man to put on crowns in 4 many years, felt that he ought to have received, 8-4, in his report sixteenth look at MGM Grand.
“I assumed I received the struggle. It was a detailed struggle. He was very robust,” stated Pacquiao, whose report now stands at 62-8-3 with 39 knockouts.
“I needed to discover a method to end the struggle higher however my opponent is so robust. He threw a variety of good combos and had protection.”
Making an attempt to really feel upbeat, Pacquiao stated the essential factor is: “Pacman is again, the journey continues,” hinting that one other struggle throughout the 12 months is within the offing.
Barrios, now 29-2-2, with 18 knockouts, additionally thought that the choice ought to have gone his manner.
“I really feel like I received the struggle,” stated the two-division world champion, who, nonetheless, admitted that coach Bob Santos prodded him to press extra within the final three rounds.
Thankfully, he responded to the decision, swept the championship rounds, and salvaged a draw.
Barrios was grateful for the chance given him by Pacquiao, who turned professional earlier than he was born.
“It was an honor to share the ring with him. That is by far the largest occasion I’ve needed to date and we got here in right here and left every part within the ring. I’ve nothing however respect for Manny.”
To search out out who actually is the higher man, Barrios stated: “I’ll do the rematch. Completely. This was big for boxing. I’d like to do it once more.”
Pacquiao is on the identical web page.
“After all I’d like a rematch. I need to depart a legacy and make the Filipino folks proud.”
Pacquiao needn’t fear. He gave all of it, and regardless of solely seven weeks of coaching, put up a efficiency that defies time, logic, and science. It enhances, somewhat than detracts from, his legacy. – Rappler.com
