The passage describes Manny Pacquiao's achievements in the decade from 2010 to 2019, making a case for him as the Fighter of the Decade. It highlights his wins against notable opponents such as Miguel Cotto, Sugar Shane Mosley, Antonio Margarito, and Timothy Bradley, as well as his losses to Floyd Mayweather and Jeff Horn. The passage also notes Pacquiao's impressive comeback in 2013 and his victories over Adrian Broner and Keith Thurman in 2019, solidifying his status as a four-time welterweight world champion and the only fighter to have been a world champion in four successive decades.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Manny Pacquiao is considered one of the best fighters ever.
2. Pacquiao started the decade following a career-best performance against Miguel Cotto.
3. He became the first-ever seven-weight world champion.
4. Pacquiao's negotiations with Floyd Mayweather broke down in 2010.
5. Pacquiao fought Joshua Clotty in 2010.
6. Pacquiao signed a deal to fight Antonio Margarito in 2010.
7. Pacquiao weighed 148 pounds, while Margarito weighed 165 pounds, for their fight.
8. Pacquiao entered 2011 as an eight-world champion.
9. Pacquiao scored a landslide victory against Sugar Shane Mosley.
10. Pacquiao faced Juan Manuel Marquez for the third time.
11. Pacquiao scraped a majority victory against Marquez.
12. Pacquiao's record stood at 54-3 and 2 after the fight.
13. Pacquiao fought Tim Bradley in 2012.
14. Pacquiao lost to Bradley in a controversial split decision.
15. Pacquiao suffered his second loss of the year against Juan Manuel Marquez.
16. Pacquiao returned to boxing in late 2013.
17. Pacquiao had an emphatic comeback over the next 12 months.
18. Pacquiao overwhelmed Brandon Rios in China.
19. Pacquiao convincingly ended Tim Bradley's undefeated record in their rematch.
20. Pacquiao destroyed Chris Algieri, scoring six knockdowns.
21. Pacquiao fought Floyd Mayweather in 2015.
22. Pacquiao disclosed an injured right shoulder before the fight.
23. Pacquiao was unsatisfied with the decision, despite an injured shoulder.
24. Pacquiao remained insistent on his eventual rise towards another world title.
25. Pacquiao defeated Tim Bradley for the third time in 2016.
26. Pacquiao took on Jeff Horn in Queensland, Australia, in 2017.
27. Pacquiao was on the receiving end of what was considered one of the worst decisions of the decade.
28. Pacquiao took on Lucas Matthysse in 2018.
29. Pacquiao put away Matthysse in the seventh round.
30. Pacquiao beat Adrian Broner and Keith Thurman in 2019.
31. Pacquiao became a four-time welterweight world champion.
32. Pacquiao is the only fighter to have been a world champion for four successive decades.