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Manny Pacquiao wins over Clottey!!!

 

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Congratulations Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao!!! Manny, the defending welterweight champion, wins by a unanimous decision at the Dallas Cowboys stadium in Texas, with Clottey not able to give punches but focus on defense.

3 judges scored, all in favor of Pacquiao:

1. 120-108
2. 119-109
3. 119-109

Pacquiao dominated the fight, with Joshua Clottey just fighting in defense mode because of Pacquiao’s hand speed and power, being cautious on every punch of our champ.  Some commentators said that Clottey’s left foot is stepping on Pacquiao’s right foot on the first two rounds but Pacquiao managed to avoid it.

After the fight, Pacquiao was asked, "Did you feel, at any point, that you are in complete control?"  Pacquiao said that he felt he is in control after the 1st round but still not confident because he knows that Clottey is not an easy opponent.  He was also asked if he will fight Floyd Mayweather if Floyd passes Shane Mosely, and Manny said "Yes, I want to fight, i’m looking forward to that fight."  When asked what to do next after this fight, he said "Right now, I want to take a rest, then start campaigning for my political career."  And, when asked if there be some singing tonight, he said "We’ll go to bull park, have party with the team Pacquiao."

On the other hand, Clottey was asked why he did not want to let his hands keep punching, that he looked less much damaged than Pacquiao, Clottey said "He’s hands are fast."  And when asked if he’s hurt, he said, "No, not really."

Many fans were not satisfied with the fight due to the less action punches but many Filipinos were also relieved that Pacquiao took over the fight, still bringing pride of the Philippines with him.

 

Below is a commentary about the highlights of Pacquiao and Clottey from youtube expressing his disappointment about the fight.

 

Now the question is, can Mayweather surpass Shane Mosely?  If he wins, then he surely will be asking his conditions before he fights Manny.  If he loses, he could be begging Manny for a fight at any condition just to get the $40M game.  Whatever the outcome be, crowd still wants to see who’s the real number 1 pound for pound king.

 

 

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Tags: boxing, champion, Clottey, Mayweather, Pacquiao, welterweight
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