Controversial Draw in Pacquiao-Barrios Bout Stuns Boxing World
Source: news.source.inquirer
The boxing community was left in disbelief after Manny Pacquiao's comeback fight against Mario Barrios ended in a majority draw at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Many, including former champions, felt Pacquiao had clearly won despite the judges' scores showing a close contest. The decision sparked debates and reactions across social media and among boxing analysts.
Key Points
Manny Pacquiao's fight against Mario Barrios resulted in a majority draw, surprising many in the boxing world.
Keith Thurman, who previously fought Pacquiao, anticipated the draw, suggesting that 'Vegas won’t let Pacquiao lose.'
Pacquiao, at 46, was seen by some as not the fighter he once was, yet still showed potential for better conditioning.
Shakur Stevenson and Shawn Porter expressed disbelief and frustration over the draw decision on social media.
The judges' scores were closely contested, with one judge scoring for Barrios and two seeing it as a draw.
