The judges’ cards were disparate: one saw the American pugilist winner by 115-113, while the other two marked a draw in 114.
On a night loaded with emotion and controversy, the legend of Boxing Manny Pacquiao shone at 46, but a controversial majority tie He prevented him from keeping the WBB world title, which was left to the American Mario Barrios.
The judges’ cards were disparate: one saw Barrios winner by 115-113, while the other two marked a draw in 114. The decision was received with strong boos On the part of the public in the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, which considered that the Philippine had won the fight.
After the failure, “Pac-Man” He disagreed but respectful. “I think I won the fight, which was closed”said the Filipino, who said he will seek revenge. “I did hard work and I had discipline to maintain my age not to charge me an invoice,” he added.
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During combat, Pacquiao marked the rhythm in much of the assaultsespecially in the second half, where their speed and combinations at a short distance put the champion in trouble. Barrios tried to use its jab to maintain the distance, but suffered the punishment of the Filipino, who He showed his best version in the eighth round and dominated the closure of the fight despite a slight reaction of the American in the last assault.
In co -star fights, the Mexican Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz He beat Omar Salcido and Sebastian Fundora He defended his Superwelter title by defeating Tszyu by technical knockout.
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