Manny Pacquiao he is one of the most important fighters of the last 20 years after dominating as much as he wanted the different categories of boxing. However, throughout his career the Filipino was little appreciated, either for his style, age or height, but he always ended up closing all his rivals.
Despite this, in recent days the one who came out to attack him was Keith Thurman, which fell by points in a split decision in 2019, after saying it had no control over the preparation of Pacman. In other words, the American tried to deceive The legend I live from boxing Philippines.
That night of July 20, Manny Pacquiao He played seven rounds at all levels, where he beat the former world champion. Moreover, the Filipino would surprise in the first round by sending him to a decentralized Thurman, who reacted in the middle of the fight and regained lost ground.
Thurman said he could not control any of Pacquiao’s preparations. (Getty)
Almost two years after that fight, the former welterweight champion of the WITH Yes CMB said he felt something strange in the gloves of Pacquiao. “He did most of his training camp in the Philippines, and his hands were like cement.”, expressed the born in Florida A Word Boxing News after they said they couldn’t do any drug testing.
Finally, he said he made bad decisions in that fight, such as retiring in the first round, when he dominated the fight. “It was an amateurish mistake of mine. I felt that I faced him with great pride, showing him how strong he was. He did not immediately focus on victories. On rounds six and seven, I woke up and came back. But he has a good fist. In the tenth round, it may be who decided the fight. “, was concluded Thurman.