Manny Pacquiao said he had \u201cfun\u201d as he became the oldest welterweight champion in history by beating WBA Super champion Keith Thurman in a split decision in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n
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Manny Pacquiao said he had \u201cfun\u201d as he became the oldest welterweight champion in history by beating WBA Super champion Keith Thurman in a split decision in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n
Thurman \u2013 previously undefeated \u2013 had promised to send the 40-year-old Fillipino into retirement, but was knocked down in the first round before a thrilling fight went the distance.<\/p>\n
\u201cI knew it was too close,\u201d said American Thurman. \u201cHe got the knockdown so he had momentum in round one. This was a beautiful night of boxing.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 30-year-old had been looking for his 30th straight win.<\/p>\n
Two judges scored it 115-112 to Pacquiao, while the other gave it 114-113 to Thurman.<\/p>\n
Pacquiao \u2013 a world champion at eight weights \u2013 was fighting for the 71st time in a stellar career that has seen seven defeats, but with four of those losses coming in his past 11 fights before the meeting with Thurman.<\/p>\n
Afterwards, Pacquiao said he felt \u201cblessed\u201d and he will return to the Philippines to resume his work as a senator before deciding his next move.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think I will fight next year,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Thurman had a height, reach, weight and age advantage over Pacquiao, but was chasing the fight from the beginning and started to bleed from his nose in the fifth round.<\/p>\n
He recovered in the middle of the contest, but Pacquiao stormed back to take the last few rounds.<\/p>\n
The Filipino could now face Britain\u2019s Amir Khan, though last week he denied claims that an agreement for a bout in Saudi Arabia was a already in place for November.<\/p>\n
Khan claims the fight will take place in Riyadh on 8 November.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wish I had a little bit more output to go toe to toe,\u201d Thurman told US broadcasters. \u201cI felt like he was getting a little bit tired, but he did have experience in the ring. My conditioning, my output, was just behind Manny Pacquiao. It was a great night of boxing. I\u2019d love a rematch.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to thank the fans. I want to thank everybody for coming out. Manny Pacquiao is a great, truly great champion.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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