Sunday, November 24, 2013
Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios: round-by-round recap
Manny Pacquiao put himself back in the big-time boxing picture with a strong decision over opponent Brandon Rios.
The judges were unanimous in the dominance Pacquiao showed, although in disagreement by a small amount. One judge had him pitching a shutout, 120-108, while the other judges had it 119-109 and 118-1110.
There is little question that Pacquiao is ready for more big-time fights, although one against Floyd Mayweather Jr. remains a longshot.
Here is a round-by-round look at the bout:
The judges are Michael Pernick (Florida), Lisa Giampa (Las Vegas) and Manfred Kuchler (Germany).
Round 2: The round started with the action more even while it appeared Rios’ strategy was to go to the body. But Pacquiao appeared fresh and young. Late in the round Pacquiao connected with a strong left to the jaw. Pacquiao hasn’t made a mistake yet. Times card: Pacquiao wins round, 10-9; Pacquiao leads fight, 20-18.
Round 3: It seems as if Pacquiao is at his best with strong shots and athleticism in the ring. Rios made a brief rally early in the round when he trapped Pacquiao in a corner. But Pacquiao responded with some strong counterpunching in the middle of the ring to likely win the round. But it was Rios’ best round. Times card: Pacquiao wins round, 10-9; Pacquiao leads fight, 30-27.
Round 4: Pacquiao seems to be in complete control of the fight. His left jabs seem to have confounded Rios. While neither fighter seems to be in distress, Pacquiao is running a clinic on how to win a fight. It’s now a question of how long Rios wants to put up with this. Times card: Pacquiao wins round, 10-9; Pacquiao leads fight, 40-36.
Round 5: Pacquiao opened the round with a strong left to the head of Rios and then followed with a good left-right combination later in the round. Observers are starting to wonder how longer Rios can last in this fight. Any doubt that Pacquiao’s loss to Marquez was going to define the end of his career were sadly mistaken. It’s now his fight to finish. Times card: Pacquiao wins round, 10-9; Pacquiao leads fight, 50-45.
Round 6: Pacquiao started the round with a strong left-right combination but he seems to have settled down a bit. But as the round progressed Pacquiao got stronger with combinations and even drew a little blood around Rios’ right eye. The question now seems as if Rios can win a single round or be shutout. Times card: Pacquiao wins round, 10-9; Pacquiao leads fight, 60-54.
Round 7: Anyone who doubted Manny Pacquiao needs to reconsider the future of the 34-year-old boxer. He looks young and fresh, and his left jabs seems sharp as ever. This round crosses over that Rios would need a knockout to win the fight. Pacquiao holds a 172-88 advantage in punches landed. Times card: Pacquiao wins round 10-9; Pacquiao leads fight, 70-63.
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Author: By John Cherwa
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