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Pacquiao cashes in big from comeback fight vs Barrios
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.
One judge scored the fight 115-113 for Barrios, while the other two judges scored it a 114-114 draw, allowing Barrios to retain his title.
Pacquiao, at 46 years old, reportedly stands to make $17 to $18 million or roughly P1 billion from the fight, including a $12 million purse and $5 to $6 million from pay-per-view revenue.
Over 13,000 fans attended the fight, demonstrating Pacquiao's continued drawing power.
Pacquiao expressed hope that his performance serves as an inspiration to other boxers about discipline and hard work.
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Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, 46, has successfully made weight for his welterweight bout against WBC champion Mario Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas.
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Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, 46, fought Mario Barrios to a majority draw for the WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas.
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Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring for a highly anticipated bout against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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