(Reports from Inquirer.net Sports Column)
MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE) Underscoring his tag as the world's best pound for pound fighter, Filipino ring hero Manny Pacquiao bucked a size disadvantage to outclass a game Antonio Margarito of Mexico and claim the WBC super welterweight
crown, his eighth weight crown, at Cowboys Stadium in Texas Saturday night (Sunday here).
There was no knockdown but Pacquiao, despite giving up close to 20 pounds in weight, proved dominant throughout the bout set at a catch weight of 150 lbs.
Unlike Joshua Clottey who refused to engage Pacquiao, Margarito gamely fought his heart out against the Filipino champion. In the end, however, his face was reduced into a bloody mess.
Pacquiao went through the motions in the final round, with the outcome all but wrapped up in the first 11 rounds.
Margarito took heavy shots but stayed on his feet. Pacquiao completes his classy performance with a late combination that lands flush on Margarito's face.
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See video uploads below, c/o Youtube uploaders. Apologies for unclear, inconvenient shots. The series of videos will be made availably complete later. Congratulations Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, the first national government official to compete in a boxing championship!! Pacquaio, IMBA mo talaga!
Pacquiao Defeats Margarito! (Inquirer Portal)
Margarito Escapes Onslaught (Inquirer Portal)
Pacquiao Dances Away from Trouble (Inquirer Portal)
Pacquiao Still Stable (Inquirer Portal)
Pacquiao-Margarito Fight Update on Round 2 (Inquirer Portal)
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