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Clash in Cotai: Pacquiao vs Rios

Coming off two losses, eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao finds himself in a must-win situation against young, up and coming boxer Brandon Rios.Follow all the action on Rappler's live blog.

Fists in the air! Manny Pacquiao is champion again! #PacRios http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZ0DSHuCEAEbQqG.jpg

by Josh Villanueva via twitter edited by Paige Occeñola 11/24/2013 5:34:33 AM

3rd & 7 37yd

COTAI Area taken two nights before the event. Are you ready to rumble?

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Second fight goes to China's Ik Yang by majority decision. Yang trained with Manny in GenSan. #PacRios

by Josh Villanueva via twitter 11/24/2013 12:51:46 AM
We're currently about to begin our 3rd undercard fight. After this, 5 more fights before the Main Event. #PacRios

by natashyagutierrez via twitter 11/24/2013 12:57:03 AM
We've got you covered. LIVE BLOG: Pacquiao vs Rios rappler.com/sports/by-spor… via @rapplerdotcom #PacRios

by natashyagutierrez via twitter 11/24/2013 12:58:49 AM
Fans and friends camp out at Manny's suite including the Black Eyes Peas' Apl.d.ap. #PacRios http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZzGTiICUAAfVaI.jpg

by Josh Villanueva via twitter 11/24/2013 1:08:08 AM
Manny woke up around 7am today. He's scheduled to make his way to the arena around 9:30am. #PacRios

by Josh Villanueva via twitter 11/24/2013 1:11:25 AM
third bout just over

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the arena is beginning to fill up about 45 per cent full now

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Thanks for the live blow by blow updates!

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Fans crowd at VIP entrance for a glimpse of some stars. Willie Revillame greets screaming Pinoys #PacRios #rstream https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZzRg2WCYAEiaSW.jpg

by natashyagutierrez via twitter 11/24/2013 1:57:06 AM
Fans crowd at VIP entrance for a glimpse of some stars. Willie Revillame greets screaming Pinoys #PacRios #rstream http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZzRg2WCYAEiaSW.jpg

by natashyagutierrez via twitter 11/24/2013 1:57:07 AM
Pinoy celebs here so far to watch the bout: Joey Marquez, Cesar Montano, Willie Revillame. #PacRios

by natashyagutierrez via twitter 11/24/2013 1:57:55 AM
Manny Pacquiao leaves his hotel suite for Cotai Arena. Big smile on his face. #PacRios http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZzSDLmCIAAlUZO.jpg

by Josh Villanueva via twitter 11/24/2013 1:59:27 AM
Fight prediction: Pacquiao by KO according to our poll so far. www.rappler.com #PacRios

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Manny said hi but was too busy shooting. So put down the camera to wave him goodbye. He flashed a big smile and waved. #PacRios

by Josh Villanueva via twitter 11/24/2013 2:03:14 AM
Here's how our media pass looks like: #PacRios http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZzTTclCMAIOyfE.jpg

by natashyagutierrez via twitter 11/24/2013 2:04:56 AM
Crowds outside chanting: Pacquiao! Pacquiao! Pacquiao! Great energy. #PacRios #rstream http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZzTprmCEAAtcOb.jpg

by natashyagutierrez via twitter 11/24/2013 2:06:27 AM
Spotted former President Erap at the VIP entrance of the Venetian Macao. #PacRios http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZzT1aNCQAAMR-D.jpg

by Josh Villanueva via twitter 11/24/2013 2:07:15 AM
6-rounder. It's Petchsamutha Duanaaymukdahan of Thailand vs prospect Felix Verdejo of Puerto Rico who's undefeated. #PacRios

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redemption or respect? we will see! go pacman!

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These are heavy punches landed here by Verdejo in the 1st round. He's like the young Juan Manuel Lopez who's also from Puerto Rico #PacRios

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Packed crowd inside the Cotai Arena in Macau. That was all Verdejo in Rd 1. Punishing the Thai fighter with left hands to the body. #PacRios

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Start of the 6th bout. PR Felix Verdejo vs Thai. Puerto Rican is good..

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Apl de Ap predicts a 7th round KO for Pacquiao #PacRios http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZzWIfDCAAAbkfJ.jpg

by natashyagutierrez via twitter 11/24/2013 2:17:17 AM
These are hard punches by Verdejo but this Thai fighter is tough. #PacRios

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Fans flock Cotai Arena for Pacquiao vs Rios. Natashya Gutierrez reports from Macau --

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Cotai Arena is about 75% full at the moment. #PacRios http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZzXXSGCUAAjJEY.jpg

by Josh Villanueva via twitter 11/24/2013 2:22:40 AM
Dear Manny, no matter what happens; win or lose, the Philippines will always love and be proud of you. Go Pacman!! #PacRios

by oohlalance via twitter 11/24/2013 2:24:11 AM
Is Manny Pacquiao back? Read this story: rappler.com/nation/41689-m… (Powered by @pldthome , @stingph , and @cignaltv )

by rapplerdotcom via twitter retweeted by natashya_g 11/24/2013 2:24:32 AM
Verdejo finishes up each combination with a brilliant left uppercut or hook. That right uppercut in round 5 was nasty #PacRios

by Ryan Songalia via twitter 11/24/2013 2:27:38 AM
Verdejo continues to dominate the Thai fighter but his opponent is just tough. Wow. #PacRios

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Another low blow from the Thai fighter. Referee Danrex Tapdasan rules a 1-pt deduction. #PacRios

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Referee takes a point from the Thai for low blows in sixth and final round. It isn't likely to affect the bout's outcome though #PacRios

by Ryan Songalia via twitter 11/24/2013 2:31:23 AM
Crowd cheers Duanaaymukdahan for his effort, as if to say "Thank you for taking that beating for our enjoyment." #PacRios

by Ryan Songalia via twitter 11/24/2013 2:33:43 AM
Filipino judge rex tapdasan at the thai intpdasan looking intently

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good defense too. he thai's right eye is almost shut now

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This Verdejo is good. Good fundamentals. jabs, uppercuts...

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Felix Verdejo (Puerto Rico) wins via UD. 60-53 on all scorecards. He keeps his record clean. 9 wins, 6 KOs #PacRios

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Felix @DiamanteVerdejo (9-0, 6KO) of Puerto Rico wins a dominant decision over Petchsamuthr Duanaaymukdahan (8-2, 1KO) by scores 60-53x2

by Ryan Songalia via twitter 11/24/2013 2:35:36 AM
Next: Zou Siming (2-time Olympic gold medalist) vs Juan Toscano. #PacRios

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Now the moment that we've, err, the Chinese fans have been waiting for. Zou Shiming (2-0) of Gui Zhou, China vs Juan Toscano (4-0) #PacRios

by Ryan Songalia via twitter 11/24/2013 2:37:53 AM
Chinese sensation Zou Shiming next vs Juan Toscano of Mexico

by edwin espejo via twitter 11/24/2013 2:38:21 AM
Loud cheers as Chinese sensation Shiming enters the arena. #PacRios

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“@KevinI : Weights tonight: Rios is 159, Manny Pacquiao is 150”

by Ryan Songalia via twitter 11/24/2013 2:39:43 AM