Manny Pacquiao Beats Jessie Vargas On Historic Win

Manny Pacquiao reclaimed the WBO Welterweight title for the third time, defeating the WBO Champion Jessie Vargas who is way younger than him.

Senator Manny Pacquiao is back! He made a victorious return to the ring after a unanimous decision victory over Jessie Vargas on Saturday night (Sunday noon, Philippine time) at Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Senator Manny has reclaimed the WBO Welterweight title for the third time, defeating the WBO Champion Vargas, who is way younger than him, on points.

Fighting for the first time since winning a seat in the Philippine Senate last May, Pacquiao defeated Vargas after winning in the judges’ scorecard revealing 114-113, 118-109, and 118-109.

Manny Pacquiao and Jessie Vargas
Senator Manny Pacquiao and Jessie Vargas on the ring.

The Filipino ring icon put up a powerful fight and dominated since the opening rounds, catching the younger champion flush to the chin in the second round, sending the Mexican-American fighter to the canvas.

With the power and speed of Senator Manny, the Pinoy ring icon dictated the pace of the fight the rest of the way, cruising to the easy win against the overmatched opponent.

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