Manny Pacquiao faced Mario Barrios in Las Vegas after a four-year layoff. The fight ended in a majority draw, with one judge favoring Barrios. Despite being 16 years older and at a physical disadvantage, Pacquiao out-threw and out-landed Barrios. He showcased impressive stamina and hand speed. Throughout the match, he employed effective angles and volume punching, quickly regaining control after Barrios’ initial counters. The crowd reacted strongly to the decision, believing Pacquiao had won the fight despite official scores.
By the time the final bell rang, Manny Pacquiao had done everything but win the fight. He out-threw, out-landed and out-hustled a champion 16 years his junior on Saturday night in Las Vegas, but the scorecards told a different story.
Pacquiao's spirited return to the ring after a four-year layoff ended in a majority draw against WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios. One judge scored it 115113 for Barrios, while the other two had it 114114.
Mario Barrios, left, fights Manny Pacquiao on Saturday in Las Vegas. Photograph: John Locher/AP From the opening round Pacquiao fought with surprising urgency, using angles and volume punching and his signature hand speed.
Though Barrios began to find a home for his jab and counter right hands in the second, Pacquiao resumed control in the third with a sharper rhythm and faster hands, dictating the pace of the action.
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