People watch a public screening of the WBC welterweight championship boxing match between Philippines’ Manny Pacquiao and US’ Mario Barrios, at Mandaluyong City in metro Manila on July 20, 2025.
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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.
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