Pacquiao wins again

October 16, 2007  --  Got something to say?
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Manny PacquiaoLAS VEGAS, Nevada - Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao scored a unanimous decision over Marco Antonio Barrera in their super featherweight clash Oct. 6, sending the Mexican icon into retirement.
But Filipino Americans who expected Pacquiao to knock down Barrera before the end of the 12th round said it was a far cry from the usually aggressive fighter of the past.
Two judges scored it 118-109 for Pacquiao who retained his WBC international super featherweight crown. The third judge had it 115-112.


It was Pacquiaos second victory over Barrera after an 11th round technical knockout in November 2003.

In Manila, time stood still as Filipinos from all walks of life took time out to watch the fight (Sunday noon in Manila), including the military who silenced their guns and watched. And politics took a backseat. President Arroyo led Filipinos in lauding Pacquiao saying the peoples champ is the Philippines gift to the world of boxing.

Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao once again buoyed the nations spirit with his excellent fighting form and indomitable spirit. We join all Filipinos in celebrating his well-deserved victory,” she said.
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After the fight, Pacquiao told the media: It was a good fight. said Pacquiao.

It was different from our first fight. He is a good, smart boxer. I knew hed have to box me, and thats what he did.”
Although the bout was widely expected to be explosive, it was frequently tactical, with Barrera working behind a steady jab and circling to his left to stay away from Pacquiaos powerful southpaw left hand.

In the 11th, a solid left from Pacquiao drove Barrera to the ropes but he fought back with a flurry before being hurt again with another right-left combination.

As referee Tony Weeks moved in to separate them from a clinch, Barrera threw a punch on the break, causing Weeks to halt the action and deduct a point.
He has such a strong defense, it was difficult to break through, Barrera said after the fight.

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