Pacquiao, Barrios and boxing
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Saturday's scorecards robbed Pacquiao of a legendary win befitting a legendary career. They also stole from him something more precious — time.
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The Manila Times on MSNPacquiao open for Mayweather rematchFILIPINO boxing icon Manny Pacquiao delivered an outstanding performance in his comeback fight against Mexican American champ Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday. Despite four years away and fighting at 46 already,
But Pacquiao, in the end, fell just short on the judges' scorecards as Mario Barrios escaped with a majority draw to retain the WBC welterweight championship. Two judges scored the bout a draw, and judge Max DeLuca awarded Barrios a 115-113 victory. The Associated Press scored the fight 115-113 in favor of Pacquiao.
Given the circumstances, Manny Pacquiao may have turned in one of his best performances, but it wasn't enough to earn victory over Mario Barrios.
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Inquirer Sports on MSNBoxing world reacts to ‘crazy’ Pacquiao-Barrios majority drawCurrent and former world boxing champions couldn’t believe Manny Pacquiao’s comeback against Mario Barrios ended in majority draw on Sunday night (Manila time) at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Many believe the 46-year-old Pacquiao clearly won,
Manny Pacquiao's impressive performance at 46 has everyone talking. Discover how he fared in his latest comeback fight.
Manny Pacquiao appeared to have made history in his much-maligned comeback bout against WBC champion Mario Barrios. But then the judges took it away.