Last night in Las Vegas Manny Pacquiao proved to the world that he is still a forced to be reckoned with in boxing's welterweight division. Pacquiao defeated previously unbeaten Keith "One Time" Thurman in a split decision. Pacquiao is now the new WBA Super World Welterweight Champ.
Pacquiao came out with an aggressive game plan that was evident when he stunned Thurman with a right hook that sent him to the canvas. At that point it was Pacquiao's fight to lose.
Thurman showed poise and battled back to make the fight look closer than it really was. He underestimated Pacquiao and wasn't ready for the explosiveness that Pacquiao brought.
Thurman was humbled last night and it showed in his post fight interview. Thurman mentioned a rematch but that does not benefit Pacquiao so there probably won't be one.
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