Philippine legend Manny Pacquiao rolled back the years to become the oldest welterweight champion in boxing history with a thrilling split-decision victory over WBA champion Keith Thurman yesterday morning (Singapore time). The 40-year-old Pacquiao, 10 years older than the...
Pacquiao, who earned an estimated US$20 million from yesterday's fight, said he will now return to the Philippines to resume his work as a senator before deciding on his next move inside the ring.
Thurman, meanwhile, had few complaints in defeat, embracing Pacquiao after the final bell in recognition of an epic contest."He got the knockdown, so he had momentum in round one. Fans in the Philippines yesterday roared their approval and rose to their feet imitating the punches of Pacquiao as they declared that their idol was still a boxing force at the age of 40.
The excitement also lit up the online world with fans in the social media-obsessed nation using the hashtag #StillA40rce.
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