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 05:46 · Jack Rathborn]

Round 9

Thurman enjoying more success again, yet still bleeding from the nose. 

A huge counter right stuns Pac, but he remains active enough that it's not an entirely convincing round to score. 

[21 July 2019 05:50 · Jack Rathborn]

Round 10 

Thurman is suddenly left limping around the ring in agony as Pacquiao slashed at his body, seemingly on the brink of forcing a stoppage.  

It's a beautiful right disguised as a jab, before the left wraps around his guard and sends ripples all the way around his torso. 

[21 July 2019 06:00 · Jack Rathborn]

Round 12

What a thrilling fight, Pacquiao hurt Thurman several times. 

It was vintage Pacman, will he get the decision though? 

A brave Thurman fought well and had success in spells. 

[21 July 2019 06:04 · Jack Rathborn]

PACQUIAO BEATS THURMAN BY SPLIT DECISION 

Nearly some controversy, as one judge has it 114-113 to Thurman but two cards, 115-112 and 115-112, are both to Pacquiao. 

Justice in the end, a worthy winner! 

[21 July 2019 06:07 · Jack Rathborn]

Pacquiao reacts: 

"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."

[21 July 2019 06:08 · Jack Rathborn]

"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."

[21 July 2019 06:32 · Jack Rathborn]

That's it, folks. 

Pacquiao showing glimpses of his best at a staggering 40 years of age. 

Thurman proving he is not done yet either. And a fight of the year candidate either side of midnight following Dillian Whyte vs Oscar Rivas. 

Read the report as Pacquiao captured another world title.