Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Ríos

Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Ríos (billed as The Clash in Cotai or Fight as One) is a boxing welterweight championship fight for the vacant WBO International Welterweight championship. The bout was held on 24 November 2013 at the Venetian Macau resort & hotel in Macau.[1][2][3] Pacquiao won via unanimous decision and took the vacant WBO International Welterweight title. Pacquiao said that the fight would be dedicated to the victims of the recent typhoon hit in the Philippines.[4][5][6] The fight drew 475,000 ppv buys.

"The Clash in Cotai"
Date24 November 2013
VenueCotai Arena, The Venetian, Macau, SAR
Title(s) on the lineVacant WBO International Welterweight title.
Tale of the tape
Boxer Manny Pacquiao Brandon Rios
Nickname "Pac Man" "Bam Bam"
Hometown General Santos City Philippines Lubbock, Texas
Pre-fight record 54–5–2 (38 KO) 31–1–1 (23 KO)
Height 5 ft 6.5 in (1.69 m) 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 145 lb (65.77 kg) 146 12 lb (66.45 kg)
Recognition The Ring Magazine No. 7 pound for pound contender
Result
Pacquiao via unanimous decision

National anthem singers

Jessica Sanchez sang both National Anthems.

Fight card

Main bouts (HBO PPV)

International broadcasting

Country Broadcaster
ChileVive Deportes
Latin AmericaGolden
IndonesiatvOne
PhilippinesSolar All Access
United StatesHBO PPV

References

  1. Conway, Tyler. "Manny Pacquiao's Career Is on the Line vs. Brandon Rios". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  2. Mannix, Chris (21 November 2013). "Manny Pacquiao's career at stake in bout against Brandon Rios". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  3. Soong, Kelyn. "Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight preview, TV schedule". Washington Post. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  4. Hogaza, Mary Rose (22 November 2013). "Pacquiao dedicates Sunday fight to 'Yolanda' victims". Manila Bulletin. Macau, SAR. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  5. "Manny Pacquiao v Brandon Rios: liv". Daily Telegraph. 24 November 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  6. "Manny Pacquiao wins in retur". ESPN. 24 November 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  7. Mazique, Bryan (23 November 2013). "Pacquiao vs. Rios Undercard: Top Storylines to Watch Before Pac-Man vs. Bam Bam". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  8. Wood, Donald (23 November 2013). "Pacquiao vs. Rios Fight Card: Complete Lineup for International Spectacle". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  9. Christ, Scott (24 November 2013). "Pacquiao vs Rios live streaming results: Felix Verdejo opens card with easy win". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
Preceded by
vs. Juan Manuel Marquez IV
Manny Pacquiao's bouts
24 November 2013
Succeeded by
vs. Timothy Bradley II
Preceded by
vs. Mike Alvarado
Brandon Ríos' bouts
24 November 2013
Succeeded by
vs. Diego Gabriel Chaves
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