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Paul vs. Pacquiao won the fight by a knockout in the second round, taking The Ring 's junior welterweight championship. Later that year, in November, he beat Puerto Rico's Miguel Cotto in a round bout, for the World Boxing Organization welterweight title—an honor he defended in , when he outlasted Ghanaian boxer Joshua Clottey in a round fight.
On June 9, , Pacquiao lost a round bout with American boxer Timothy Bradley, in a decision by three judges. The fight was an incredible upset for boxing fans, as Pacquiao had won seven rounds to Bradley's five. The fight, broadcast on pay-per-view, was watched by thousands of fans worldwide. The judges' decision spurred wide speculation, as both critics and fans argued that Pacquiao should have been named the victor.
That December, Pacquiao suffered another difficult defeat. He was knocked out by Juan Manuel Marquez in the sixth round of their welterweight bout in Las Vegas. Pacquiao's impeccable footwork, speed and quick jabs have kept boxing fans on their feet. And his endearing smile, charm and chiseled physique have only helped to boost his public appeal.
He was also named "Fighter of the Decade" for the s by the Boxing Writers Association of America, among various other honors. He then scored his third straight win by holding off Chris Algieri in November. Billed the "Fight of the Century," the long-anticipated bout between the era's two signature boxers brought in a record purse via gate receipts and pay-per-view buys.
Despite fighting with an injured right shoulder, Pacquiao gamely went after Mayweather but was unable to land many effective punches. He lost a unanimous decision to drop his record to Following another loss, to Australia's Jeff Horn in July , it seemed that the former champion was nearing the end of the road in his boxing career.
However, after a year off, Pacquiao scored a seventh-round knockout of Argentina's Lucas Matthysse, showing that he remained a formidable presence in the ring. In , Pacquiao made his first attempt to enter politics, running for a seat in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. He was defeated by incumbent Rep. But Manny's overall body of work, especially if he wins on Saturday night, blows away what Mayweather accomplished by picking and choosing opponents," argues Sean Gibbons, president of MP Promotions, to Sky Sports.
He won some, lost some. He fought guys in their primes. He won the welterweight title aged Mayweather, aged 44, battled YouTuber Logan Paul in an exhibition recently. It is a stark contrast and proves that this debate will out-live either man's in-ring career. A journey which began for Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao in abject poverty in General Santos City, so desperate his father killed and ate their pet dog, could continue as President of the Philippines.
He does all that he can. Will he run for President? Possibly but he will never tell me! Top Rank promoter Bob Arum, who worked with Pacquiao until , joked to Sky Sports: "Freddie Roach is a great trainer but he doesn't read the newspaper! Sean Gibbons says: "People gravitate to be around Manny. That's why he's a successful politician and will hopefully become the President.
His political career has not been without controversies. His views on gay rights and the death penalty have been criticised. Pacquaio tells Sky Sports about his aspirations: "I am a politician so everything is possible. Let's talk about politics after the fight. Sport is one side, politics is another side which is different to sport. Everybody is in front of a TV. The country comes to a standstill, it screeches to a halt, when the Senator is fighting.
Sky Sports have heard the wild stories of Pacquiao's 30th birthday party, a raucous night at a fashionable Los Angeles hotspot where the tequila slammers flowed. Because he has God again. It's where his power comes from. He went through a period of drinking and gambling but, in , he sunk to his knees and asked God to help him. His generosity in the Philippines is legendary.
People will crowd the doors to his gym in hope that he will give away cash. His poor upbringing and brush with destruction makes Pacquiao empathetic and relatable which extends his legend.
He has given away so much money, he has helped to build houses. De La Hoya? This guy is looking to lead a country and help people around the world. Roach is bullish about this fight.
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