Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Ríos

"The Clash in Cotai"
Date	24 November 2013
Location	Cotai Arena, The Venetian, Macau, SAR
Title(s) on the line	Vacant WBO International Welterweight title.
Tale of the tape
Manny Pacquiao Brandon Rios Nickname "Pac Man" "Bam Bam" Hometown Philippines Lubbock, Texas Pre-fight record 54–5–2 (38 KO) 31–1–1 (23 KO) Height 5 ft 6.5 in (1.69 m) 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Weight 145 lb (65.77 kg) 146 ^1⁄2 lb (66.45 kg) Recognition The Ring Magazine No. 7 pound for pound contender
Result
Pacquiao via unanimous decision

Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Ríos (billed as Fight as One or Clash in Cotai) is 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][7] The fight drew 475,000 ppv buys.

National anthem singers

Jessica Sanchez sings 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^[8]
  • Gradovich won via 9th round TKO.
• NABF Heavyweight bout: Andy Ruiz vs. Tor Hamer (c)^[9]
  • Ruiz won via referee technical decision due to Hamer quiting 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^[10]
  • 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. 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. "Pacquiao keeps hopes of Mayweather showdown alive with shutout win over Rios". Daily Mail. 24 November 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
6. "Manny Pacquiao v Brandon Rios: liv". Daily Telegraph. 24 November 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
7. "Manny Pacquiao wins in retur". ESPN. 24 November 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
8. 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.
9. Wood, Donald (23 November 2013). "Pacquiao vs. Rios Fight Card: Complete Lineup for International Spectacle". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
10. 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.

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