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Barrios holds off Pacquiao to retain WBC welterweight crown

football20 July 2025 04:35| © AFP

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Mario Barrios and Manny Pacquiao © Getty Images

Mario Barrios held off a battling Manny Pacquiao to retain his WBC world welterweight crown with a fight ruled a majority draw on Saturday.

Barrios, 30, held onto his belt despite being dominated by Filipino icon Pacquiao, 46, for several rounds.

Barrios was awarded the fight 115-113 by one judge, with the other two cards scoring it 114-114.

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