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Manny Pacquiao, left, after kniocking down Keith Thurman in the first round. Reuters
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Manny Pacquiao celebrates his split decision victory over Keith Thurman in their WBA welterweight title fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena, AFP
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Manny Pacquiao hugs Keith Thurman after winning their welterweight title fight by split decision. AP Photo
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Manny Pacquiao celebrates after defeating Keith Thurman by split decision. AP Photo
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Freddie Roach gives his instructions to Manny Pacquiao between rounds. AP Photo
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Manny Pacquiao, right, and Keith Thurman exchange punches in the 10th round. AP Photo
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Keith Thurman, left, and Manny Pacquiao exchange punches in the eighth round. AP Photo
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Keith Thurman, right, throws a punch against Manny Pacquiao. AP Photo
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Manny Pacquiao lands a shot against Keith Thurman during their WBA welterweight bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Reuters
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Manny Pacquiao (R) connects with a punch on Keith Thurman during their WBA welterweight title fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena. AFP
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Manny Pacquiao, right, and Keith Thurman exchange punches in the fifth round. AP Photo
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Manny Pacquiao reacts after knocking down Keith Thurman in the first round. AP Photo
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Manny Pacquiao, left, after kniocking down Keith Thurman in the first round. Reuters
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Manny Pacquiao celebrates his split decision victory over Keith Thurman in their WBA welterweight title fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena, AFP
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Manny Pacquiao hugs Keith Thurman after winning their welterweight title fight by split decision. AP Photo
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Manny Pacquiao celebrates after defeating Keith Thurman by split decision. AP Photo
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Freddie Roach gives his instructions to Manny Pacquiao between rounds. AP Photo
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Manny Pacquiao, right, and Keith Thurman exchange punches in the 10th round. AP Photo
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Keith Thurman, left, and Manny Pacquiao exchange punches in the eighth round. AP Photo
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Keith Thurman, right, throws a punch against Manny Pacquiao. AP Photo
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Manny Pacquiao lands a shot against Keith Thurman during their WBA welterweight bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Reuters
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Manny Pacquiao (R) connects with a punch on Keith Thurman during their WBA welterweight title fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena. AFP
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Manny Pacquiao, right, and Keith Thurman exchange punches in the fifth round. AP Photo
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Manny Pacquiao reacts after knocking down Keith Thurman in the first round. AP Photo
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Manny Pacquiao, left, after kniocking down Keith Thurman in the first round. Reuters
Bob Arum 'in serious talks' to host Manny Pacquiao v Terence Crawford in Bahrain
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Jon Turner
03 June, 2020
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