July 21, 2019
The official scorecard is out, showing a very close match between Pacquiao and Thurman.
July 21, 2019
Malacañang hails Sen. Manny Pacquiao's victory over Keith Thurman.
Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo: At the start of the year, Senator Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao made the whole country proud as he successfully defended his WBA welterweight belt over American Adrien Broner @PhilippineStar @PhilstarNews #PacquiaoThurman
— Alexis B. Romero (@alexisbromero) July 21, 2019
Panelo: Six months later, he (Pacquiao) doubled this feat as he defeated Keith Thurman today via split decision, even knocking him down in the 1st round @PhilippineStar @PhilstarNews#PacquiaoThurman
— Alexis B. Romero (@alexisbromero) July 21, 2019
Panelo: Pacquiao’s victory is not only his, but of the entire nation. As such, the Palace is one in rejoicing with the Filipino people as the Pambansang Kamao once again puts the flag above the pedestal with his display of tenacity and courage @PhilippineStar #PacquiaoThurman
— Alexis B. Romero (@alexisbromero) July 21, 2019
Panelo: Although his (Pacquiao) opponent, Thurman, is way younger than him, our pound-for-pound King did not show any signs of intimidation as he embodied what a FIlipino spirit is all about - a fighter @PhilippineStar @PhilstarNews #PacquiaoThurman
— Alexis B. Romero (@alexisbromero) July 21, 2019
Panelo: We thank Sen. Manny for not only bringing honor and glory to our flag, but for once again uniting all Filipinos worldwide with his display of athleticism, power and Filipino pride. Mabuhay ka, Manny! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! @PhilippineStar @PhilstarNews#PacquiaoThurman
— Alexis B. Romero (@alexisbromero) July 21, 2019
July 21, 2019
1-Pacman party-list says 18th Congress must pass the Boxing Commission Act to honor Sen. Manny Pacquiao's win against Keith Thurman.
"In the same way that Manny seized the many opportunities to land all those punches that defeated another world class champion, the taller and much younger Keith 'One Time' Thurman, I now take this opportunity to go for victory on behalf of former, current, and most importantly, the future Filipino boxers," the party-list says in a statement.
"House Bill 08883 is intended to keep the Filipinos among the ranks of the best boxers in the world and to genuinely express the gratitude of the nation by seeing to it our boxers live in dignity when their boxing days are done."
July 21, 2019
Thurman says Pacquiao did have the experience in the ring. He'd love to have a rematch.
July 21, 2019
Brilliant Pacquiao outpoints Thurman to capture WBA crown.
July 21, 2019
Manny Pacquiao outpoints Keith Thurman to become the WBA "super" welterweight champion at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Saturday (Sunday Manila time).
(Photo shows a knockdown in round one.)
July 21, 2019
ROUND 12. Thurman is so tough. He has walked the talk. Win or lose, he has nothing to be ashamed of.
July 21, 2019
ROUND 11. Good round for Thurman. Fight will be real close if not for that 1st round knockdown by Manny.
July 21, 2019
ROUND 10. Thurman had the wind knocked out of him with that body shot that he had to hold his mouth guard. Round 10 is a game-changer. — Dino Maragay
July 21, 2019
ROUND 9. Big right by Thurman finds its mark. Pacquiao has slowed down again. Ninth round is Keith's so far. — Dino Maragay
July 21, 2019
END OF ROUND 8. Razor close round. Great exchanges anew. Giving it to Pacquiao for the solid flurries. — Dino Maragay
July 21, 2019
ROUND 8. Pacquiao has never been hit this solidly and more often probably since the Mayweather fight. But his aggressiveness is back in round 8. — Dino Maragay
July 21, 2019
START OF ROUND 7. Huge 2-punch combo by Thurman catches Manny in the face. This is Keith's round son far. — Dino Maragay
July 21, 2019
ROUND 6. May be Thurman's best round and the only one has bagged so far. He has caught Pacquiao with some good shots and finished strong. — Dino Maragay
July 21, 2019
END OF ROUND 5. Thurman's best round was in early 5th. But Pacman comes back hard. Thurman in trouble. Bleeding. Thurman drags his feet going to his corner. — Abac Cordero
July 21, 2019
ROUND 5. Pacquiao being risky by standing in front of Thurman and letting his opponent swing at him. It proves costly as Thurman hits him with a big right to the head.
July 21, 2019
ROUND 5. Sterling workrate so far by Pacquiao. Thurman is thrown off rhythm.
July 21, 2019
Sergey Lipinets knocks out Jayar Inson in the second round of their welterweight bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Lipinet's winning moment? A huge counter left hook lands flush on Inson's face. (Report by Dino Maragay from Las Vegas; Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP)
July 21, 2019
WBC Silver Bantamweight titlist Luis Nery sends Juan Carlos Payano down for good with a vicious left hook to the body of the ninth round.
This is Nery's 11th-straight knockout win and his 30th overall. The Mexican remains unbeaten. (Report by Dino Maragay from Las Vegas; Photo by Getty/Ethan Miller via AFP)
July 21, 2019
IBF super middleweight champion Caleb Plant retained his title by third-round TKO over Mike Lee.
In the photo, Lee gets up from the canvas after being knocked down by Plant during the third round of a title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Referee Robert Byrd is at center. (AFP/Getty/Steve Marcus)
Per round updates on the WBA Welterweight Championship between Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman. The blow-by-blow updates are available here.