Manila rocked by Manny comeback

The crowd inside the Manila college gym on Sunday roared with every flurry that Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao landed in Las Vegas, then groaned collectively when a draw was announced at the end of 12 hard-fought rounds.

An outdoor viewing party originally planned for the Welfareville neighborhood, where a slum sits alongside wealthier areas, was moved inside after heavy rain from tropical storm Wipha.

About 2,000 people watched their 46-year-old hero's improbable comeback attempt on a giant screen placed under a basketball scoreboard.

At one point, they leapt out of their chairs as Pacquiao — four years removed from his last fight — landed a series of combinations against Mario Barrios.

They were out of their chairs again late in the penultimate round — this time because the feed dropped out at a crucial moment of action. Organizers got it back online just before the final round began.