On the MGM Grand Backyard Enviornment in Las Vegas on July 19, Manny Pacquiao (62-8-3, 39 KOs) returned to skilled boxing and confronted WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KOs). The combat led to a controversial majority draw, with many believing Pacquiao deserved the win. Prime Rank CEO Bob Arum spoke to Battle Hub TV and revealed who he believes is the ‘perfect‘ subsequent opponent for “Pac Man.”
Manny Pacquiao Returns in Controversial Draw on July 19
Bob Arum Reveals ‘Ultimate’ Subsequent Opponent for Manny Pacquiao
Not many gave Manny Pacquiao an opportunity earlier than the combat, primarily because of his age and inactivity. Nonetheless, he didn’t present his age, wanting gentle on his toes and outworking Barrios for a lot of the combat. The WBC champion checked out his finest, staying behind his jab, and out landed the Filipino legend 45-20. Pacquiao landed extra energy pictures, 81-75. Barrios ended the combat strongly, which was sufficient for him to maintain his title, with the judges’ scorecards studying 114-114 x 2 and 115-113 for Barrios.
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It was a powerful efficiency from Pacquiao, contemplating his age, inactivity and that he was lately inducted into the Worldwide Boxing Corridor of Fame. Pacquiao has made it clear he desires to combat once more, and Prime Rank CEO Bob Arum has revealed who he thinks could be the best subsequent opponent for the Filipino fighter: “I believe Manny could be aggressive with any of these folks, and I believe (Rolly) Romero, who’s much less of a boxer than this man (Mario Barrios) that Manny simply fought, could be perfect for Manny.
“And I give Manny likelihood to win in opposition to Romero.”
Andre Ward Backs Manny Pacquiao
Legendary two-weight world champion Andre Ward lately had his say on Pacquiao’s efficiency and the outcomes: “I don’t know, man. I assumed Manny gained that. I assumed Manny gained that combat, bro. I do know he misplaced the final spherical. I believe on all of the judges’ scorecards, that was the distinction maker.
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“I assumed Manny gained the combat, bro. I assumed he did extra. I assumed Manny did extra, man. What y’all suppose? Manny gained the combat. Wasn’t by lots, however it was sufficient. I assumed Manny did extra in sure rounds and stole rounds. It was some shut rounds, however I assumed Manny did what he’s purported to do,” stated Ward.
