Pacquiao ends 12th in convincing fashion

MANILA, Philippines–An accidental headbutt from Manny Pacquiao hit Chris Algieri but the two brushed it off at the start of the final round.

Algieri had to score a knockout but Pacquiao was still in charge as he continued his offensive onslaught, pinning the American to the ropes once more.

Pacquiao, with no sign of fatigue in him, still rode his momentum which started at the opening bell landing several combinations to the face of Algieri.

Last 10 seconds of Algieri’s misery and he acknowledged Pacquiao’s mastery of him.

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Algieri backpedals as the 11th round ends

MANILA, Philippines–Chris Algieri tapped his reserve winds and threw a combination to Manny Pacquiao at the start of the 11th round.

Another episode of Algieri’s backpedals but Pacquiao wanted a fight as the champion closed in on the American and landed another left straight.

Pacquiao acknowledged Algieri’s efforts as chants of “Manny! Manny!” from the thousands of fans in Cotai Arena showered the Filipino.

And it’s a clinic for Pacquiao as the fight went to the 12th and final round.

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Algieri tastes the mat again in the 10th

MANILA, Philippines–Chris Algieri fought back early in the 10th round but Manny Pacquiao looked as clean as a whistle.

Pacquiao then stepped up his offense once again pinning Algieri to the ropes.

Algieri kept the distance with jabs but Pacquiao closed in and landed a massive punch to the face of the New Yorker.

A massive uppercut came from Algieri but only the air between the boxers felt the pain from the throw.

Algieri wobbled but continued his impressive head movement; Pacquiao though would not be fooled.

A knockdown again as Algieri tumbled to the floor to Dionisia Pacquiao’s amusement.

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Algieri falls flat on his back in round 9

MANILA, Philippines–The last single-digit round commenced with both fighters immediately going to the offensive at the sound of the bell.

Mosquito punch for Manny Pacquiao and the American Chris Algieri also threw a light punch as well.

Algieri landed three punches to the head of Pacquiao but the champion looked as fresh as ever.

Pacquiao landed a left straight and Algieri fell flat on his back but continued the fight and received three punches to the face and another knockdown.

An offensive onslaught from Pacquiao with multiple combos to the face of Algieri followed as the American reeled in pain.

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A slow round 8 but Algieri still on the defensive

MANILA, Philippines–Manny Pacquiao acknowledged that Chris Algieri can still manage to go toe-to-toe with him but the Filipino immediately followed it up with a two-punch combo.

A slower pace from Pacquiao compared to the previous two rounds but Algieri still backpedaled with the American landing a right straight to the face of the champion.

Algieri told the referee that a low blow hit him but the man in charge of the ring would not give him that as Pacquiao’s glove only hit the American’s leg.

Pacquiao then gave Algieri a high-five for the mistake.

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Algieri looking tired as seventh round ends

MANILA, Philippines–Manny Pacquiao looked to play with Chris Algieri as he encouraged the undefeated New Yorker to throw some punches.

Algieri responded with a hard right to the body of Pacquiao but the champion brushed it off and blocked the American’s jabs.

Pacquiao then landed a straight to the face of Algieri who looked more tired and helpless as the fight continued.

Jabs are aplenty for Pacquiao as Algieri’s arms went lower, a sure sign of fatigue.

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Pinoys weigh in, expect Pacquiao victory

MANILA, Philippines—As eight-division World champion Manny Pacquiao steps onto the squared circle on Sunday in Macau, his compatriots expect that the Fighter of the Decade would once again raise his arms in victory.

“I think Pacquiao would get this one again, he’s one of us” jeepney driver Carlito Ilagan said of the home-grown hero. “I think he’s ready.”

Pacquiao will defend his WBO Welterweight Title against undefeated American Chris Algieri on Sunday in Cotai Arena in Macau.

Rolando Nazare, a traffic enforcer, said he expects Pacquiao to deliver a knockout but should be wary of the younger Algieri.

A peaceful man by vocation, Pastor Samuel Patagnan Jr. of the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ also expects a knockout.

“I think it would still be Pacquiao, he’s an expert and a veteran,” Patagnan said. “Knockout? Probably, because he’s also fought other younger and taller fighters before.”

Kevin Patrick Hogan, an American tourist, said Pacquiao should take the fight early and a knockout would be possible.

“I think he can, but I think he’s gonna do it in the first couple of rounds, first, second, third or fourth,” Hogan said. “If it goes past the fourth round, it might be tough.”

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