The media and its announcers (from Europe) for this fight did a great job of sensationalizing a "supposedly" dominant fight by Mayweather.
Granted, Floyd handed Manny his rear-end on a silver platter from rounds 1-3.
However, Pacquiao took rounds 4-7 DECISIVELY, while being the aggressor in rounds 8-12, which were too close to call.
Additionally, many of the shots "perceived" to have hit Pacquiao flush, were actually the sounds of Floyd's gloves hitting Manny's.
In that respect, Pacquiao clearly won the fight. Mayweather should have a loss from both him and Maidana, as far as I'm concerned.
HOWEVER, Pacquiao, his team and EVERYONE else knew the only way for him to get a win, regardless of how legitimately far ahead they may have been was to knock Mayweather out.
Lastly, I'm sure I happen to be one of the very few who actually enjoyed watching the fight. Both fighters were extremely quick, tactical and did what they did best.
Granted, Floyd handed Manny his rear-end on a silver platter from rounds 1-3.
However, Pacquiao took rounds 4-7 DECISIVELY, while being the aggressor in rounds 8-12, which were too close to call.
Additionally, many of the shots "perceived" to have hit Pacquiao flush, were actually the sounds of Floyd's gloves hitting Manny's.
In that respect, Pacquiao clearly won the fight. Mayweather should have a loss from both him and Maidana, as far as I'm concerned.
HOWEVER, Pacquiao, his team and EVERYONE else knew the only way for him to get a win, regardless of how legitimately far ahead they may have been was to knock Mayweather out.
Lastly, I'm sure I happen to be one of the very few who actually enjoyed watching the fight. Both fighters were extremely quick, tactical and did what they did best.
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