Boxing personalities react to Pacquiao win
MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao has done it again.
At 40 years old, the Philippines' 'Pambansang Kamao' returned to Las Vegas victorious after outboxing American young gun Adrien Broner at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday (Sunday Manila Time).
Pacquiao threw a flurry of punches Broner's way to win the bout via unanimous decision. Broner refused to get knocked out despite a solid hit to the chin from the Filipino boxer in the seventh round.
Despite not getting the KO, the sheer dominance Pacquiao showed proved that the boxing veteran still had a lot left in the tank. Pacquiao put on a clinic in front of a 13,000-strong crowd in the arena and his victory didn't go unnoticed by some of the biggest names in the sport.
Here are some of the boxing world's reactions to #PacBroner:
IBF World Super Flyweight title holder and fellow Filipino boxer Jerwin Ancajas commended Pacquiao's performance, saying that nothing has changed despite his age.
Jerwin Ancajas’ thoughts on @mannypacquiao ‘s win vs Broner #PacBroner #PacquaioBroner @ABSCBNNews @abscbnsports @ANCALERTS @DZMMTeleRadyo pic.twitter.com/nxKaXtUw18
— TJ Manotoc (@tjmanotoc) January 20, 2019
Even former world champion turned promoter Roy Jones Jr. was surprised at Pacquiao's performance, especially his stamina through 12 rounds.
Here’s @RealRoyJonesJr thoughts on @mannypacquiao’s win #PacBroner #PacquiaoBroner @ABSCBNNews @abscbnsports @ANCALERTS @DZMMTeleRadyo pic.twitter.com/Da53GbAul9
— TJ Manotoc (@tjmanotoc) January 20, 2019
Gerry Peñalosa, also a former boxing champ, congratulated Pacquiao on the win. Peñalosa said he was proud of his fellow Filipino.
Former boxing champion Gerry Peñalosa reacts to @MannyPacquiao’s win tonight.
— ESPN5 (@Sports5PH) January 20, 2019
(via @ryansongalia) #ESPN5Boxing #PacBroner pic.twitter.com/X86lYVHseW
Former heavyweight champs Lennox Lewis and George Foreman also shared their thoughts on Twitter, with Foreman even calling Pacquiao the most conditioned 40-year-old he's seen this year.
Pacg has got to be the most conditioned 40 year old I have seen “this year”. 12 round and no steps backward
— George Foreman (@GeorgeForeman) January 20, 2019
As fast as Broner is, it looks like a 40 year old Pacquiao was faster! #PacquaioBroner It goes to the judges now!
— Lennox Lewis (@LennoxLewis) January 20, 2019
Even Pacquiao's former opponent Oscar dela Hoya commented on the fight and called it a sparring session.
Great sparring session. #CaneloJacobs #CaneloDeMayo
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) January 20, 2019
It looks like Manny Pacquiao still has what it takes to surprise and impress the biggest names in boxing.
Is there more in store for the 'Pambansang Kamao'?
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