BREAKING NEWS Boxing fans claim Manny Pacquiao was 'ROBBED' after 46-year-old's comeback fight against Mario Barrio ends in draw
Pacquiao put forth a valiant effort against the much younger Mario Barrios in the WBC welterweight title fight, but ultimately was unable to regain the belt as the bout was scored 115-113 (in favor of Barrios), 114-114 and 114-114.
And fans were livid at the judges' decision to keep the belt with Barrios.
'Manny Pacquiao won that fight with ease. These judges are hot garbage,' one wrote on X.
'Pacquiao was robbed.. a draw give me a break!,' another said.
And a third chimed in: 'NAH DRAW???? PACQUIAO WON THAT
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