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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
Manny Pacquiao calls out Floyd Mayweather Jr after American's recent outburst
Mayweather was ringside for Pacquiao's recent win over Keith Thurman and later took to Instagram to seemingly criticise the 'Pac-Man' and his supporters
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