Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Ríos

Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Ríos, billed as The Clash in Cotai, was a boxing welterweight championship fight for the vacant WBO International Welterweight championship. The bout was held on 24 November 2013 at the Venetian Macau resort & hotel in Macau.^[1][2][3] Pacquiao won via unanimous decision and took the vacant WBO International welterweight title. Pacquiao said that the fight would be dedicated to the victims of the recent typhoon hit in the Philippines.^[4][5][6] The fight drew 475,000 ppv buys.

The Clash in Cotai

Date	24 November 2013
Venue	Cotai Arena, The Venetian, Macau, SAR
Title(s) on the line	vacant WBO International welterweight title
Tale of the tape
Boxer Manny Pacquiao Brandon Rios Nickname Pac-Man Bam-Bam Hometown General Santos, Philippines Lubbock, Texas, U.S. Pre-fight record 54–5–2 (38 KO) 31–1–1 (23 KO) Height 5 ft 6+1⁄2 in (169 cm) 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) Weight 145 lb (66 kg) 146+1⁄2 lb (66 kg) Style Southpaw Orthodox Recognition The Ring No. 7 ranked pound-for-pound fighter 8-division world champion
Result
Pacquiao wins via 12-round unanimous decision (120–108, 119–109, 118–110)

National anthems

Jessica Sanchez sang both National Anthems.

• United States (The Star-Spangled Banner)
• Philippines (Lupang Hinirang)

Fight card

Main bouts (HBO PPV)

• WBO Welterweight bout: Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Ríos
  • Pacquiao won via unanimous decision
• IBF Featherweight bout: Evgeny Gradovich (c) vs. Billy Dib^[7]
  • Gradovich won via 9th round TKO.
• NABF Heavyweight bout: Andy Ruiz vs. Tor Hamer (c)^[8]
  • Ruiz won via technical knockout, due to Hamer quitting before the start of the 4th round.
• Flyweight bout: Zou Shiming vs. Juan Tozcano
  • Shiming won via unanimous decision.
• Lightweight bout: Félix Verdejo vs. Petchsamuthr Duanaaymukdahan^[9]
  • Verdejo won via unanimous decision.

International broadcasting

Country	Broadcaster
Chile	Vive Deportes
Latin America	Golden
Indonesia	tvOne
Philippines	Solar All Access
United States	HBO PPV

References

1. Conway, Tyler. "Manny Pacquiao's Career Is on the Line vs. Brandon Rios". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
2. Mannix, Chris (21 November 2013). "Manny Pacquiao's career at stake in bout against Brandon Rios". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on 24 November 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
3. Soong, Kelyn. "Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight preview, TV schedule". Washington Post. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
4. Hogaza, Mary Rose (22 November 2013). "Pacquiao dedicates Sunday fight to 'Yolanda' victims". Manila Bulletin. Macau, SAR. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
5. "Manny Pacquiao v Brandon Rios: liv". Daily Telegraph. 24 November 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
6. "Manny Pacquiao wins in return". ESPN. 24 November 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
7. Mazique, Bryan (23 November 2013). "Pacquiao vs. Rios Undercard: Top Storylines to Watch Before Pac-Man vs. Bam Bam". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
8. Wood, Donald (23 November 2013). "Pacquiao vs. Rios Fight Card: Complete Lineup for International Spectacle". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
9. Christ, Scott (24 November 2013). "Pacquiao vs Rios live streaming results: Felix Verdejo opens card with easy win". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 25 November 2013.

External links

Preceded by vs. Juan Manuel Marquez IV	Manny Pacquiao's bouts 24 November 2013	Succeeded by vs. Timothy Bradley II
Preceded by vs. Mike Alvarado	Brandon Ríos' bouts 24 November 2013	Succeeded by vs. Diego Gabriel Chaves