¡Manny Pacquiao domina a Keith Thurman en Epic Revatch Showdown!
The boxing world witnessed an unforgettable shock last night when Manny Pacquiao, often underestimated due to his kindness, offered a master class performance to defeat the undefeated and undefeated champion Keith Thurman, in a high risk rematch! Despite the controversy prior to the fight and a fierce battle that saw both fighters push their limits, Pacquiao, at 46, demonstrated his lasting greatness demolishing and surpassing Thurman in 12 rounds, leaving the youngest fighter “never the same.”
The controversy prior to the fight prepares the stage
The accumulation of the fight was tarnished by the controversy when Thurman, known for his strategic defense and his spoken of garbage, caused outrage not respecting Pacquiao’s faith only 35 seconds in the promotional timeline. Thurman’s comments, which made fun of the devotee Christianity of Pacquiao, attracted a violent reaction from fans and added fuel to an already heated rivalry. Pacquiao, often compared to an T-Rex for its short arms and its incredible speed, remained flimpy, focusing on its preparation for the fight in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
A fight for centuries
The fight itself was a roller action mountain from the opening bell. Despite a first round of Thurman, who showed a champion resistance with effective body work, Pacquiao quickly changed the course. The Filipino icon showed its legendary skill and resistance, overcoming Thurman’s strong right -handed hands and critical errors to dominate early (00:01:49). In the third round, Pacquiao obtained an advantage with effective fist combinations, forcing Thurman to move back while absorbing implacable pressure.
The turning point was late in the fifth round when Pacquiao got a series of bright blows that may have broken Thurman’s nose, a moment that changed the impulse decisively. Despite the strong Uppers and Thurman attempts to defend themselves, the speed and precision of Pacquiao were in full exhibition. At 46, he beat Thurman, 36, showing his instinct and precision despite Thurman’s defense.
Pacquiao hurt Thurman and fled along the middle rounds, which shows why he has considered one of the best boxers of all time. In the 12 full rounds, Pacquiao Domino, surpassing Thurman with a combination of speed, power and intelligence of ring, even when Thurman occasionally landed strong blows. The fight culminated in a moment of brilliance when Pacquiao knocked Thurman in the final round, sealing his victory and leaving the youngest fighter visibly shaken.
Global reaction
The boxing community exploded with reactions to the performance of Pacquiao. In social networks, fans praised the living legend: “Manny at 46 is unreal, Thurman never had a chance!” A user published in X, while another wrote: “Thurman was missing the respect and paid the price, Pacquiao is a beast!” Analysts like Teddy Atlas praised the longevity of Pacquiao, pointing out: “At age 46, Manny is challenging the father’s time. This victory consists of his legacy.”
Thurman, who suffered his second defeat in his career against Pacquiao after his 2019 meeting, was kind in the defeat but visibly shaking. “I gave everything, but Manny was on another level tonight,” he said after the fight. Sources close to Thurman suggest that the loss can have a lasting impact, and some claim that “it will never be the same” after this defeat.
What follows?
For Pacquiao, this victory adds another chapter to his historical career, which shows that age is just a number for the eight divisions champion. With his next fight against Mario Barrios that is coming on July 19, Pacquiao’s impulse could take him to another historical milestone. For Thurman, the way ahead is uncertain, since the champion who once faces faces questions about his future in sport.
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