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Manny Pacquiao, at 46 years old, fought WBC Welterweight World Champion Mario Barrios to a majority draw. The judges’ scorecards were as follows:
115-113 for Barrios
114-114 draw
114-114 draw
This result allowed Barrios to retain his WBC welterweight title. Many observers felt that Pacquiao had done enough to win the fight, particularly during the earlier rounds.
Pacquiao himself expressed disappointment with the outcome, stating he felt he had won the fight and was interested in a rematch. Barrios acknowledged Pacquiao’s skill and agreed a rematch was a possibility.