The right man won, but questions arise over Pacquiao-Thurman split decision
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The right man won, but questions arise over Pacquiao-Thurman split decision
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 21, 2019 01:32 PM PHT
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Updated Jul 21, 2019 04:02 PM PHT

Manny Pacquiao was the rightful winner over Keith Thurman in their world welterweight title fight in Las Vegas on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time), but the nature of Pacquiao's victory stoked some controversy.
Manny Pacquiao was the rightful winner over Keith Thurman in their world welterweight title fight in Las Vegas on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time), but the nature of Pacquiao's victory stoked some controversy.
In a fight Pacquiao clearly dominated, judges called it a split decision, which rankled those who saw the Filipino champion impose his will on Thurman from start to finish.
In a fight Pacquiao clearly dominated, judges called it a split decision, which rankled those who saw the Filipino champion impose his will on Thurman from start to finish.
Even those on the TV crew in the American broadcast for the fight voiced their astonishment over the decision.
Even those on the TV crew in the American broadcast for the fight voiced their astonishment over the decision.
Judges Dave Moretti and Tim Cheatham each scored the bout 115-112, while judge Glenn Feldman had it 114-113.
Judges Dave Moretti and Tim Cheatham each scored the bout 115-112, while judge Glenn Feldman had it 114-113.
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Jack Rathborn of the Independent wrote: "Pacquiao, no stranger to controversial decisions, briefly experienced a sense of deja-vu when the initial scorecard was read out in favour of Thurman: 114-113. But two more, both 115-112, handed the deserved win to the rejuvenated veteran."
Jack Rathborn of the Independent wrote: "Pacquiao, no stranger to controversial decisions, briefly experienced a sense of deja-vu when the initial scorecard was read out in favour of Thurman: 114-113. But two more, both 115-112, handed the deserved win to the rejuvenated veteran."
"But one baffling scorecard aside, this was a throwback to one of the most scintillating athletes of the modern era," he added.
"But one baffling scorecard aside, this was a throwback to one of the most scintillating athletes of the modern era," he added.
Should not have even been a split decision. @MannyPacquiao outclassed him most of the fight, period. Wasn’t even close. At least the final decision was the right now. But if Pacman knows what’s good for him, he’ll stay away from @terencecrawford and @ErrolSpenceJr. I know THAT!
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) July 21, 2019
Should not have even been a split decision. @MannyPacquiao outclassed him most of the fight, period. Wasn’t even close. At least the final decision was the right now. But if Pacman knows what’s good for him, he’ll stay away from @terencecrawford and @ErrolSpenceJr. I know THAT!
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) July 21, 2019
Manny Pacquiao wins by split decision. Both cards in his favor were 115-112. I had it 116-111. Other card was 114-113 for Thurman (and way off).
— Greg Bishop (@GregBishopSI) July 21, 2019
Manny Pacquiao wins by split decision. Both cards in his favor were 115-112. I had it 116-111. Other card was 114-113 for Thurman (and way off).
— Greg Bishop (@GregBishopSI) July 21, 2019
How in the world was that a split decision? Sickening! That judge who scored for Thurman shpuld be banned
— Chot Reyes (@coachot) July 21, 2019
How in the world was that a split decision? Sickening! That judge who scored for Thurman shpuld be banned
— Chot Reyes (@coachot) July 21, 2019
Poor @MannyPacquiao this dude stay getting robbed. Split decision?! Fuckoutta here so unanimous
— marlon wayans (@MarlonWayans) July 21, 2019
Poor @MannyPacquiao this dude stay getting robbed. Split decision?! Fuckoutta here so unanimous
— marlon wayans (@MarlonWayans) July 21, 2019
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