The third match between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez was as fiery and grueling as ever but Manny's victory is not as convincing as his previous victory. Many sports analysts are quite divided in their opinions on who really deserves to win.
The chorus of boos at the end when Pacquaio saluted the crowd as victor said it all.
In the pantheon of disgraceful decisions in the history of boxing this one will go down
as one of the most notorious.
The controversy over his victory is real. As Filipinos, we love Manny because of his love for the nation but still his credibility and competence may be tarnished by this event. Even the so-called CompuBox may not be considered official tally.
Another missing in action is the usual appearance of Mommy Dionisia Pacquiao right after the fight. She is not available for comment this time because she was sick due to stress. Does this mean she is not also convinced of her son's victory?
Another opinion is that it may be Manny's strategy to attract Floyd Mayweather to fight him. But I guess the obvious reason for Manny's not so acceptable performance is the fact that he lacks focus. Aside from boxing, he is a Congressman, a aspiring presidential candidate and a family man. With these responsibilities, it's not easy to focus in just one area.
The best conclusion I agree is from sports analyst Atty. Ed Tolentino. He said to Manny: "Face Mayweather, reduce him to feathers, and thereafter he can do whatever."
Here's the tally sheet of the judges. It's best to watch the fight round by round and compare the judges' count.
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