Pound-for-pound champ Manny Pacquiao has yet to find a weight class he can't conquer. Despite being outweighed by 17 pounds, Pacquiao beat up former welterweight champ Antonio Margarito for 12 one-sided rounds in front of a crowd of 41,734 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The contract weight for the vacant WBC junior middleweight title was 150 pounds, but by fight time Margarito was at 165 while Pacquiao was still just 148. The win gives Pacquiao world titles in a record eighth weight classes!
The fight was competitive for several rounds but after that it was all Pacquiao as Margarito had no answers for his smaller opponent's hand speed and movement. By the middle rounds, Margarito had a large gash under his swollen right eye and was losing each round by a large margin. Pacquaio was never able to knock Margarito down but, by the 11th round, was looking at referee Laurence Cole to stop the fight. Neither Cole nor Margarito's corner would call a halt to the beating so Manny took it upon himself to show some mercy and carried Margarito to the final bell. Scores were 120-108, 119-109 and 118-110, but the two judges who didn't score it a shutout must have been looking for a round to give to Margarito. Punch stats had Pacquiao landing 474 punches - mostly power shots - to 229 for Margarito.
Margarito will never regain his reputation in the sport, but he did show tremendous toughness and resilience by never backing down when many fighters would have let the fight be stopped. While Pacquaio was extremely impressive, he did take some heavy shots on the ropes at times and, after the fight, admitted to being hurt to the head and body in the middle rounds. Perhaps this could be perceived as a vulnerability by Floyd Mayweather Jr. and finally get Pretty Boy to stop avoiding Manny and give boxing fans the fight everyone wants to see. Don't underestimate the shrewdness of Mayweather. Pacquiao is doing all the hard work in the ring to make Pacquaio-Mayweather a huge payday for both men. However, when the fight eventually takes place - hopefully sooner rather than later - Mayweather will likely still get a 50/50 split of the purse.
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Why not just get Pacquiao to agree to take the tests …Good for one good for all.
Pacquiao agreed to take the drug test 1 week before the fight and right after the fight. Gayweather still does not like that. Gayweather is just afraid to take the fight. All he has is a big mouth making racist comments.
pacquiao did agree for the test but mayweather wants the bigger share of the price money, just trying to put out another reason to avoid pacquio, mayweather will always have a reason and new demand, that’s why his notorius from avoiding potential fighter who might give him a big L on his record!
great performance PACMAN! 12-0… i agreed mismatch in terms of…..physically! david vs goliath, hahahhaahaha…. but the actual action, i say also mismatch because of power expected from tornado never comes out, i thought fake tornado that night, only best for media propogandas, hahahahaha….The super hero, pride pinoy, and mexican killer had never stop to fired the face of tornado’s…it a perfect combination!
Guys! don’t expect have a fight happen Pacman vs Gayweather, because Gayweather, he knows the power of Pacman, he knows he get loss to bet against pacman,…his experiences and skills not enough to fight pacman… even Gayweather undefeated on his record but not enough to compare with pacman tested and probed already… Gayweather he makes more alibis to not bet pacman… he knows he is devastate by pacman hands…. So, gayweather he should stop his arrogant and demands propaganda, that it!!!!!GOD TO ALL GUYS! HAVE A NICE DAY…
Pretty (stupid) Boy Floyd has drug up excuses 2 times to avoid a fight with Pacman. Not only did these proposed fights offer big purses and final proof who was really the best, they offered Floyd his first real shot at a humiliating defeat. So pull a technical low blow and insist on additional drug testing beyond what is already required. A really stupid request and only a ploy to avoid a possible defeat.
What does Manny have left to prove to the boxing world? Nothing, absolutely nothing. He is now a member of his country’s legislature and has more responsibilities at home.
I would respect an announcement of retirement from Pacman to focus on his legislative duties back home. We have all benefited from some really great performances from an extraordinary champion. Now is the perfect time to change careers and focus on the political ring instead of the pugilistic ring.
Mayweather is total joke to US sports. If he truly unbeatable guy, then why not comes out comes out wherever he is to face the Pacman. The true champions is lies on the heart. If he truly unbeatable, then comes and get him.
Maywether or Gaywether he still has the best skills I hate to admit but he does, he destroyed mosely and name another fighter that did that…. cotto beat him vernon forrest beat him but maywether made him quit… if I was pacman I would not maywether unless he gets 75% of the purse and it is small ring… the draw no is pacman and if arum is smart he would propose the winner of williams vs garcia, or chaves jr. But don’t fight them
@MICHAEL
Okay let me get this to you straight? Someone accuses you of stealing without any proof and says you have to take a lie detector test to prove your innocence, are you going to play his game just to prove you are not a thief? That is ridiculous.
ale mehmedi,
youre an idiot. floyd didnt destroy shane and he didnt make him quit. did you even watch the fight? lol
Let’s stop this arguments and let’s go with the fight!!!
Pacquiao vs Mayweather!!!
Hope this will happen next year! haha
Fight of the century for sure!
Great fight to watch, pac man dominating a bigger stronger oponent that threatened to have the power to turn things at any time. The first time I have seen Pacquiao hurt in a fight (more to the body than head) but the pac man prevailed and I cant remember which round it was but he caught Margarito with a right close to the end of a round that had it have been landed earlier would have ended the fight.
On Mayweather the sport should be ashamed of him. He thinks he is bigger than the sport and he is not. Pacquio does not need him. For Mayweather to be seen as great he needs to fight Manny who has already acheived greatness.
I say forget about PINK FLOYD he is no longer relevant in boxing, MANNY is the best fighter in the world and to be outweighed by 17 pounds and still took command of the fight speaks for itself. The fight between MANNY and PINK FLOYD will never happen how can he say that he is the best when he won’t fight the best. Bottom line MANNY has fought everyone that FLOYD was suppose to fight this guy is taking on bigger fighters. He does not have nothing to prove if he decides to take on the winner of MARTINEZ vs WILLIAMS so be it at least he is taking a gamble
Manny has demonstrated he truly is the best in ALL the weight classes he’s participated in…Mayweather has made all the excuses imaginable in-order to keep his meaningless record intact…Sure, we ALL would like to see a conclusion of a Paquiao vs Mayweather bout…I don’t think it will ever happen…Manny has shown the world of his true character, skill and benevolence…God speed with his new endeavors in the Phillipines…
Gayweather will never step up to the plate. Pacquiao to clean the floor with him.
ARE YOU ALL CRAZY????THIS IS NUTS!!!!HAVE YALL ACUTALLY WATCHED THIS BOY FIGHT? STRAIGHT AHEAD NO REAL SKILLS, BRAWLERS. HAS HE FOUGHT ANY SKILLED FIGHTERS LIKE MARQUEZ LATELY? THE ANSWER IS…..NO!!!!!THERE IS A REASON…..HE WONT WIN!!!!!!!!GOOD JOB FREDDIE & BOB! THE GREATEST SCAM JOB (SINCE THE GLOBAL WARMING HOAX)ON THE PEOPLE THATS EVER BEEN DONE, BUT IM NOT FOOLED!!!!!LISTEN CLOSELY, CATCH WEIGHT, NO SKILLS, STRAIGHT AHEAD, BRAWLERS!BOB ARUM FIGHTERS ONLY,”PACMAN IS THE GREATEST”(DOES THIS STATEMENT SOUND FAMILIAR?)RANDOM TEST TAKING AVIODING, SCARED OF NEEDLES (BUT I HAVE TATOOS)GREATEST FIGHTER OF ALL TIMES (FRAUD)……BLAH BLAH BLAH!IS THERE ANYTHING IM MISSING???
Pac v Mayneather happen.
A shame for boxing fans But we should be used to all the political skullduggery by now. To all the subscribers who think fear is a factor I disagree, Mayweather is unbeaten and probably thinks he is unbeatable. Manny has been in hard gruelling fights altho he has always well won them. Mayweather has had an easier course because of his defensive skill. I didn”t think Manny would beat Cotto. He continues to defy odds and amaze fans and opponents. I believe the deciding factor “if they fight” would be Floyds defence while on the ropes. He surely won’t be able to pick off or deflect Pac’s fast, hard, many angled shots to head and body. Floyd also cuts( as early as his second contest?) But please don’t bring cowardice into the equation any one who has been in the ring Would respect what courage it takes. TRY IT.
hei jui jui! do you know the difference of tatooing and blood testing? how stupid are you relating these words!!!
Pacman believe taking blood out of his body will make him weak.
In Science theres a psychological explanation about this!!!!
Pacman became strong, fast and smart on top of the ring because of experience and rigid training.
watch he’s old fights and you will find that hes really a born warrior!!
not like mayweather whos smart in avoiding potential fighter that can defeat him.
compared pacman to all mayweather previous opponents you will never find same as strong and quick of Pacman.
thats the reason why pacman has 8 title in 8 different division.
P4P king.!!!!
Ring Magazine Boxer of the Decade!!!!
Imagine how will mayweather avoid hundreds of pacman punch and sure even his the most defensive boxer of this era only one knock out punch pacmans need to bring your mayweather down!!!
on the other hand pacman endurance in figth will make him stay stood till the 12th rounds if ever.
mayweather will no chance to win to pacman!!!
period!!!!
YOU SHOULD BE ASHAME OF YOURSELF IAMZKIE ,MISCONSTUING MY STATEMENT. I CORELLATED NEEDLE USAGE IN BOTH CASES.HE DID NOT SAY HE WAS SCARE OF TESTING BUT AFRAID OF NEEDLES.NEVERTHELESS THE BOY HAS MADE EXCUSES, HE AND HIS CAMP, ABOUT RANDOM BLOOD TESTING. IF YOU KNEW WHAT’S OUT THERE, YOU (AS A FAN) WOULD WANT THEM TOO. I WANT BOTH TO AGREE TO RANDOM TESTING UP UNTIL THE DAY OF THE FIGHT AND AFTERWARD A REPRESENTATIVE TO FOLLOW THEM AROUND UNTIL THEY COME OUT TO FIGHT AND IF EITHER ONE REFUSE, BAN THEM UNTIL THEY AGREE . SOMEBODY IS HIDING SOMETHING AND FOR SOME REASON NOBODY SEEMS TO WANT TO CARE.THESE BOYS LIVES ARE ON THE LINE EVERY TIME THEY ARE IN THE RING AND I WOULD’NT WANT ANY FIGHTER TO GET SERIOSLY INJURE DO TO CHEATING.
Pacquiao is the best pound per pound fighter in the world. Pacman already agreed to the conditions of the drug tests. It’s Mayweather who is dodging him. Cmon Mayweather proved to the world you’ve got balls as big as your mouth by fighting Pacquiao. Until you do that your nothing but a big blabber mouth who is all talk but is afraid to stand up and fight.
MANNY has agreed with the blood testing so why is PINK FLOYD afraid to take this fight? Why is FLOYD quite and not talking when he is suppose to? MANNY is calling him out the boxing public is calling him out, where is FLOYD’s big mouth? Oh I forgot he is going to jail for beating up the mother of his children and threating his kids. Since he likes to beat up on women who cannot defend themselves I have an answer if I am a court judge I would make PINK FLOYD fight a match with ANNE WOLF and all the proceeds from this PPV event would go to domestic violence shelters and he would have to make a public announcement.
As crazy as it sounds just think about it for a minute PPV vs ANNE WOLF who is bigger and outweighs PINK FLOYD plus since he likes to hit women instead of fighting MANNY this lady will be able to defend herself. Trust me this fight will do a million PPV buys.
Nice article, Andrew! As for PBF, there is no way in hell he wants any part of PacMan.
Mayweather, who prides himself on his millions, who loves money more than any fighter in recent memory, who even changed his fight moniker to “Money” Mayweather, walked (no, ran) away from the biggest payday of his entire career, because he knows PacMan stands a great chance of whuppin’ his behind.
Mayweather is afraid. And rather than admit that he is a coward, he will continue to manufacture excuses to not fight Manny. And anyone holding their breath, waiting for Mayweather to take off his skirt and slip on some man pants, is going to be lightheaded pretty fast.
PacMan is a champ! Mayweather is a chump. Now, who’s up next for the Marvel From Manila!??!
Juijui
The boxing world knows that Mayweather is scared of Pacquiao.Your blood testing argument is an alibi for Floyd. I am sure if Manny agree random testing, which I hope not, Floyd will make another alibi. He is just scared. He knows he can not win against Manny. He is so fast, relentless, powerful and intelligent. I come to believe that he goes to the extent of beating his girlfriend just to dodge Pacquiao. He is becoming crazy. Pacquiao surpassed him in every which way. He is a jealous man. Now mayweather in total hibernation. Tell him to come out and be a man. No excuses. I came across a black lady post- fight commentary on you tube regarding Pacquiao/Margarito fight. He did it very well and without bias. Only, she does not like to discuss Mayweather because she thought he is just a crap. Look for—Afro 76. You will understand why she loves Pacquiao. If you are a Pacquiao hater, which I thought you are, change your attitude. Pacquiao is a very likable person. He is humble, compassionate, a decent person, respectful and God-fearing. Stop the blood testing argument. The entire boxing world knows he is scared, PERIOD.
gayweather is gayweather and no bloodtesting from manny will ever change that. you must be so STUPID to think that gayweather wants to fight manny after he agrees to a bloodtest. Gayweather will NEVER fight the Pacman, period ! you are as STUPID as Gayweather…. nuff said!
Gaywether will never get the respect he deserves untill he fights and defeat Pacman and i dont mean runing around the ring as usual. I used to be a Gaywether fan untill he started avoiding Pacman. Gaywether needs to fight Packman while they are both at their prime and not wait to challenge Packman when he feels he’s washed out as all whimpy boxers do. Please have some balls Gaywether and make me your fan again.
Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao can retire from boxing already if this “SUPERFIGHT” with the uber-chicken Gayweather will not be reached. Manny (now dubbed the 8th Wonder) has nothing to prove no more. He already achieved the superb greatness that he deserved…
Sounds stupid, but if this fight will happen (which I hope), I’m positive Pacman will get the W in a classy finish and kick the pink Floyd’s hurt and embarrassed candy ass out of the boxing annals.
And after the fight, the boxing world will have a rocky debate on who should be on or among the top of the list of “Boxing’s Greatest of All Time” basing on In-ring Performance, Dominance, Achievements, and Mainstream Appeal. Hold your horses, Pacquiao qualified these criterion. He could take that top spot away from Ali or Ray Robinson soon.
Anyway just a fan prediction, lol.
don’t think about gayweather… because the fight is impossible to happen… lets talk about martinez… it is better for paquiao to move on in 160… what do you think guys?
hey juijui,
were you born yesterday? the boxing rules and regulation including the agencies that are in-charge of the boxing event has been there for years, and for a reason. so Gayweather has no right to tell the boxing commission what to do when it comes to testing fighters. if we consider or agree to Gayweathers request, then any fighter can just come in and change the rule any way they want just because they’re to chicken to face the other fighter.