Manny Pacquiao rolls back years in split-decision win over Keith Thurman
21 July 2019 05:36
Eight-division champion shows vintage form in points victoryThurman suffers first career defeat in 30 professional fightsPacquiao defeats Thurman by split decision – as it happenedManny Pacquiao knocked down Keith Thurman in the first round and persevered for an exciting split-decision victory Saturday night, adding a third straight win to his career resurgence after turning 40 years old.Pacquiao (62-7-2) dropped his previously unbeaten opponent with a combination late in the first round, and the Pac-Man dominated the opening rounds with a combination of flair and power that recalled the incredible prime of the only eight-division champion in boxing history. Related: Manny Pacquiao v Keith Thurman: WBA welterweight championship – live! Continue readingread full article
