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Pacquiao grateful for 'strength, grace' after majority draw against Barrios
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, 46, fought Mario Barrios to a majority draw for the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas.
The judges' scores resulted in a majority draw, with one judge scoring 115-113 for Barrios and two scoring it 114-114, allowing Barrios to retain his title.
Pacquiao's performance marked his return after a four-year retirement, his last fight being a unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugas in 2021.
MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons expressed disappointment with the verdict, criticizing the scoring and stating Pacquiao should have won.
Pacquiao expressed gratitude for his "strength and grace" to compete at this level and called Barrios "a true warrior."
He thanked his fans for their support and vowed to always fight with heart for God, family, and country.
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Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao fought to a majority draw against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in his comeback fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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