Pacquiao captures WBA crownhome/News/Headlines/Pacquiao captures WBA crownLAS VEGAS: Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao rolled back the years to become the oldest welterweight champion in boxing history with a thrilling split decision victory over World Boxing Association (WBA) champion Keith Thurman on Saturday (Sunday in Manila). Pacquiao floored Thurman with an electrifying combination in the first round and remained on the front foot throughout a pulsating 12-round duel. Thank you everybody, and thank you Manny Pacquiao. Deafening chants of “Manny, Manny” rolled around the packed arena as Pacquiao immediately set about building an advantage. A ferocious Pacquiao body shot in the 10th had Thurman in trouble, again pushing the contest further out of reach.

Source: Manila Times July 21, 2019 16:20 UTC