Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman result: Filipino great claims split-decision victory in breathless fight
The Filipino stunned the American to hand him his first defeat of his career in an entertaining fight
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Your support makes all the difference.Manny Pacquiao dispatched Keith Thurman in thrilling fashion to capture the WBA super world welterweight title.
The Filipino was back to his best with speed and combinations enough to hand 'One Time' his first loss of his career.
The division is wide open now, with Pacquiao set to face the winner of Errol Spence Jr vs Shawn Porter. Re-live the live action below.
"I’m just blessed tonight, he’s not an easy opponent. I think next year, I have to go back to the Philippines to work (as a senator)," Pacquiao says.
"Yes, I hope I can be there to watch that fight."
Welcome to Indy Sport's live coverage of the big fight from Las Vegas.
Manny Pacquiao, at 40 years old, looks to roll back the years and hand Keith Thurman his first loss of his career.
We'll have round-by-round coverage and all the build-up for you right here.
Earlier tonight there was a big card at The O2 in London, where Dillian Whyte battled to a big win over Oscar Rivas.
The Colombian put the Body Snatcher down in the ninth round, but the Londoner prevailed.
He is now the mandatory challenger for the WBC world champion Deontay Wilder.
Meanwhile, Luis Nery and Juan Carlos Payano are involved in a mini war for the WBC Silver bantamweight title.
Nery has been highly touted as one of Mexico's next big stars.
Thurman is having his hands wrapped.
He looks cool and relaxed.
A huge night for 'One Time', can he regain his best form in time to take down and end Pacquiao's time at the top?
The Pacman has fought 24 different world champions as a professional.
A staggering number of top quality opponents throughout a legendary career.
Thurman has fought just 30 times in total.
WOW!
Sergey Lipinets with a stunning knockout.
He sends Jayar Ipson face first to the canvas. That's a brutal stoppage.
A left-right trap lures him in, and then a devastating left hook wipes out the Filipino.
Lipinets vs Crawford?
With Terence finding it tricky to find opponents and Spence Jr, Porter, and the winner of tonight locked up, it might not be the worst idea.
Thuman receiving a massage.
Currently face down on the carpet, contemplating life, perhaps?
Hands wrapped and ready, has he shaken off the knocks that have plagued his career?
A nice touch in Vegas as the 10 bell salute sounds in honour of the legendary Pernell Whitaker.
Whitaker died last week after a car accident.
The Hall of Fame fighter has been fondly remembered over the last week as one of the all-time greats.
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