Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman result: Filipino great claims split-decision victory in breathless fight

The Filipino stunned the American to hand him his first defeat of his career in an entertaining fight

Manny Pacquiao challenges Floyd Mayweather to rematch in post-fight interview

Manny Pacquiao dispatched Keith Thurman in thrilling fashion to capture the WBA super world welterweight title.

The Filipino was back to his best with speed and combinations enough to hand 'One Time' his first loss of his career.

The division is wide open now, with Pacquiao set to face the winner of Errol Spence Jr vs Shawn Porter. Re-live the live action below.

"I’m just blessed tonight, he’s not an easy opponent. I think next year, I have to go back to the Philippines to work (as a senator)," Pacquiao says.

"Yes, I hope I can be there to watch that fight."

"Pacquiao is a truly great champion," says Thurman. 

 

"I wish I had a bit more output to go toe-to-toe. 

 

"It was just behind Manny Pacquiao. I want the rematch. 

 

"It was a blessing and a lesson."

Key Points

• Manny Pacquiao claims split-decision victory over Keith Thurman to win WBA super welterweight title
• Pacquiao drops Thurman in the first round and badly hurts him in the 10th
• Thurman plays part in thrilling contest, but suffers first loss of his career
• One judge scores it 114-113 to Thurman, while two others have it 115-112 to Pacquiao
• Luis Nery destroys Juan Carlos Payano with a ninth round body shot

[21 July 2019 02:49 · Jack Rathborn]

Welcome to Indy Sport's live coverage of the big fight from Las Vegas. 

Manny Pacquiao, at 40 years old, looks to roll back the years and hand Keith Thurman his first loss of his career. 

We'll have round-by-round coverage and all the build-up for you right here. 

[21 July 2019 02:51 · Jack Rathborn]

Earlier tonight there was a big card at The O2 in London, where Dillian Whyte battled to a big win over Oscar Rivas. 

The Colombian put the Body Snatcher down in the ninth round, but the Londoner prevailed. 

He is now the mandatory challenger for the WBC world champion Deontay Wilder. 

[21 July 2019 02:53 · Jack Rathborn]

Meanwhile, Luis Nery and Juan Carlos Payano are involved in a mini war for the WBC Silver bantamweight title. 

Nery has been highly touted as one of Mexico's next big stars. 

[21 July 2019 03:05 · Jack Rathborn]

Thurman is having his hands wrapped. 

He looks cool and relaxed. 

A huge night for 'One Time', can he regain his best form in time to take down and end Pacquiao's time at the top? 

[21 July 2019 03:19 · Jack Rathborn]

The Pacman has fought 24 different world champions as a professional. 

A staggering number of top quality opponents throughout a legendary career. 

Thurman has fought just 30 times in total. 

[21 July 2019 03:33 · Jack Rathborn]

WOW! 

Sergey Lipinets with a stunning knockout. 

He sends Jayar Ipson face first to the canvas. That's a brutal stoppage. 

A left-right trap lures him in, and then a devastating left hook wipes out the Filipino. 

[21 July 2019 03:41 · Jack Rathborn]

Lipinets vs Crawford? 

With Terence finding it tricky to find opponents and Spence Jr, Porter, and the winner of tonight locked up, it might not be the worst idea. 

[21 July 2019 03:44 · Jack Rathborn]

Thuman receiving a massage. 

Currently face down on the carpet, contemplating life, perhaps? 

Hands wrapped and ready, has he shaken off the knocks that have plagued his career? 

[21 July 2019 03:50 · Jack Rathborn]

A nice touch in Vegas as the 10 bell salute sounds in honour of the legendary Pernell Whitaker. 

Whitaker died last week after a car accident. 

The Hall of Fame fighter has been fondly remembered over the last week as one of the all-time greats. 

[21 July 2019 03:54 · Jack Rathborn]

Here's the co-feature: Yordenis Ugas vs Omar Figueroa. 

This should be interesting, Ugas was unfortunate vs Shawn Porter last time out, dropping a SD. 

Figueroa is unbeaten, yet very inactive, having fought twice since 2015.