Pacquiao questions judges' decision in comeback fight after Barrios was awarded victory
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The welterweight clash that was held in Las Vegas ended in a 12-round draw. Two judges scored the fight even, while the third awarded the victory to Barrios.
The match marked the celebrated Filipino's return to the ring after a four-year hiatus.
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What Pacquiao said
Speaking after the fight, as reported by Sportal, he said, "After 12 rounds, I thought I won 8-4. That was my analysis of the fight. I was surprised by the draw.
"The fans are happy with my performance. Don't worry. Pacquiao is back. He gave it his all and genuinely thought he'd won.
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"I'm so grateful I didn't lose the fight. A draw is a fair result, but most fans thought the victory was mine," Pacquiao said, as quoted by boxingnews24.
The 46-year-old Filipino has won world titles in eight different weight classes, from flyweight to welterweight. Pacquiao retired in 2021 after 72 fights, boasting a record of 62 wins, eight losses, and two draws.
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