Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman fight results: The boxing action happens in the squared circle tonight (Saturday, July 20, 2019) from inside MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao aka “The Pacman” (61-7-2, 39 KOs) meets WBA (Super) Welterweight champ Keith Thurman (29-0-1 NC, 22 KOs). The clash goes on FOX pay-per-view (PPV). Kenny Bayless was the referee.
In the first round, we’ve seen a great exchange in the center of the ring and an awesome body shot by Truman. Yet, Pacquiao scored a knockdown too after a nasty punch but Thurman got back on his feet.
Good overhand Pacquiao, Thurman attacked with a flurry of punches but Manny escaped well and controlled the round two.
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Pacquiao remained aggressive in round three, but Thurman caught him with a great defensive combo.
There were so many body shots in the fourth frame on both sides, a lot of exchanges, a dynamic period of the game.
Pacquiao moved well in the fifth frame, delivered good overhand right, but ate few strong right hands. Yet, Manny seemed better.
Thurman woke up in round six. He was landing nasty blows and it even looked like Pacquiao was rocked with a body shot for a second.
More great exchanges in the seventh frame, Keith Trueman landed more clean strikes. He changed levels nicely and confused Pacquiao.
Pacquiao changed strategy in round eight, landing more jabs followed by a left hand. He even caught his rival with a strong left hand once.
Thurman started round nine well. Great exchanges on both sides but Keith landed more body shots.
Great combos in the tenth frame of the match, few nasty blows on both sides. Trueman was going forward, looking for punch exchanges.
Thurman landed an outstanding 1-2 combo but ate a big uppercut. Round for Thurman after awesome exchanges.
Keith Thurman was very aggressive in round 12, he was attacking more. It was a very close contest.
Final Result: Manny Pacquiao defeats Keith Thurman via split decision (113-114, 115-112, 115-112)
Here are the highlights:
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— FOX Sports: PBC (@PBConFOX) July 21, 2019
Eight-Division World Champion @MannyPacquiao makes his way to the ring
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— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 21, 2019
Pac-Man is feeling himself 😂
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— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 21, 2019
WBA Champ @keithfthurmanjr gettin' loose in the 7th 👀
Eight-division World Champion Manny Pacquiao faces World Champion Keith Thurman for WBA supremacy! BUY NOW: https://t.co/AeIXwbC2Dr pic.twitter.com/uGIXM2U0Ip
— FOX Sports: PBC (@PBConFOX) July 21, 2019
.@MannyPacquiao with a massive body shot in the 10th!
Eight-division World Champion Manny Pacquiao faces World Champion Keith Thurman for WBA supremacy! BUY NOW: https://t.co/AeIXwbC2Dr pic.twitter.com/zkBRF3Uc2G
— FOX Sports: PBC (@PBConFOX) July 21, 2019
Manny Pacquiao improved his score to 62-7-2, 39 KOs, Keith Thurman dropped to 29-1-1 NC, 22 KOs.