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Manny Pacquiao, Mario Barrios fight to majority draw

Manny Pacquiao, Mario Barrios fight to majority draw

Summary

Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios fought to a majority draw in Las Vegas, which means neither won the fight. This allowed Barrios to keep his WBC welterweight belt. CompuBox statistics showed Barrios landed more punches overall, while Pacquiao landed more powerful hits.

Key Facts

  • Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios fought to a majority draw, meaning two judges scored it as a tie, and one judge favored Barrios.
  • Pacquiao is 46 years old, and Barrios is 30.
  • Barrios retained his WBC welterweight belt despite the draw.
  • Pacquiao is the oldest welterweight champion, having won the title in 2019.
  • Statistics from the fight showed Barrios landed a total of 120 punches, while Pacquiao landed 101.
  • Pacquiao landed more power punches than Barrios, with 81 compared to Barrios's 75.
  • Pacquiao expressed interest in a rematch, while Barrios also agreed to the idea.
  • Age and stamina were concerns for Pacquiao, especially after recently running for a political position in the Philippines.
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