Manny Pacquiao won the WBA welterweight Super title after a number or split decision win over Keith Thurman at the MGM Garden Arena on Saturday (20/7).
In the first round, Thurman had given resistance to Pacquiao with a right and left jab that made the opponent survive with a double cover.
However, Pacquiao did not remain silent. Although 40-year-old Pac-Man can appear aggressive after surviving.
In fact, two consecutive blows from Pacquiao had made Thurman fall on the canvas. Thurman fell over after being able to jab left in the abdomen and the right jab of Pacquiao on the face.
Pacquiao, who is now 40 years old, was able to provide fierce resistance through his left jab in the second round. Pacquiao’s right Jab towards Thurman’s face made the audience at the MGM Grand Arena cheer.
Pacquiao’s attack which was ever defeated by Floyd Mayweather did not recede in the second round. Thurman also remained standing with his solid defense as if waiting for a moment to bring down Pac-Man.
In fourth round, the left jab from Thurman hit Pacquiao’s face. However, Pacquiao’s right jab broke through Thurman’s double cover and hit his face.
During the fifth round of the match, there was one minute left, Pacquiao’s streak hit Thurman’s face. Thurman’s defense began to loose.
Thurman struggled to provide fierce resistance to Pacquiao in the sixth round. Thurman only blows occasionally and is attacked by Pacquiao.
However, changes took place in the seventh round. Thurman immediately attacked Pacquiao when the bell rang. Thurman’s dominance was again seen in this round with his crossing hit Pacquiao’s face.
Two double shots from Thurman have hit Pacquiao’s face. But at that time Pacman actually smiled after being hit by One Time, nicknamed Thurman.
In the 10th round Pac-man continued to attack Thurman who was already weak. Pacquiao’s left blow struck Thurman’s left rib. Thurman looked down and almost fell However, the moment was not used properly by Pac-Man to drop Thurman for the second time. When attacked, Thurman could hug Pac-Man.
In the last round or 12 aggressiveness the two boxers were again seen. Because, in previous rounds both Pacquiao and Thurman were both able to release clean blows that entered the opponent.
Thurman closed the final round with a right-handed hard blow which pushed Pacquiao backwards.
Without any knockouts in 12 rounds the winner is determined based on the judge’s judgment. The three judges decide that Pacquiao wins the numbers on Thurman.
Jury I gave 114-113 for Thurman, jury II 115-112 for Pacquiao, and jury III 115-112 for Pacquiao.
