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

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Manny Pacquiao beats Keith Thurman to retain WBA world title - in pictures

Filipino champion earns a split decision victory at the MGM Grand Garden Arena

Jon Turner

July 21, 2019

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Manny Pacquiao successfully defended his WBA welterweight world title against Keith Thurman on Saturday night, earning a split decision victory at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Competing in his 71st professional fight, 40-year-old Pacquiao (now 62-7-2 39KOs) controlled the majority of the bout as two judges awarded him the win 115-112, while the third judge stunned those watching by giving the fight 114-113 to Thurman (29-1-0).

Following the conclusion of an absorbing world title fight, check out the photo gallery above for the best pictures from this 12-round contest. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

To relive the fight, head to our round-by-round coverage.

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