Manny is a national hero and the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world
Manny Pacquiao has made history as the first fighter to win seven world titles in as many weight classes with a stunning 12th round technical knockout of Miguel Cotto in Las Xegas.
Pacquiao looked unstoppable in his third consecutive fight. He ran his opponent ragged and knocked Cotto down twice in the early rounds on Saturday (US time). He the deliver the final blow in the 12th round to claim Cotto's World Boxing Organization welterweight title.
The Filipino dominated with a stunning display of boxing skills that resulted in a savage beating on the champion at the MGM Grand hotel and casino.
Referee Kenny Bayless finally stopped the slaughter 55 seconds into the final round with Cotto unable to defend himself from Pacquiao's lightning quick combinations.
"I tried my best to knock him out," Pacquiao said. "I thought in 11th round they would stop the fight. I am surprise he continued to fight."
Pacquiao (50-3-2, 38 KOs) solidified his status as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. He also looked unstoppable in his two previous victories, dominating Oscar De La Hoya in December 2008 before destroying Ricky Hatton in just two rounds in May.
Titanic as the latest win may be, Pacquiao's status as the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world won't be sealed until he fights Floyd Mayweather Jr, a bout that some critics say its close to impossible.
Regardless, Pacquiao stands as one of Asia's biggest sports superstar, if not the world, and we have the best pictures from the fight on Sunday.
Enjoy.
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SOURCE: MSN News
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