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Manny Pacquiao ready for the next chapter of his career [Behind the scenes footage]

Behind-the-scenes footage from Macau, China as former eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao soaks up the aftermath following his unanimous decision victory over Brandon Rios. Pacquiao also takes a minute to speak with the media
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Brandon Rios’ stable mate Mikey Garcia expresses interest in a fight with Pacquiao: ‘I have what it takes to beat him’

Manny Pacquiao facing Brandon Rios on Saturday night in Macau, China (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, former lightweight champion Brandon Rios came up short against Manny Pacquiao.

For twelve frustrating rounds inside of the Venetian Resort’s Coati Arena, Pacquiao was simply too dynamic and sharp for Rios, as he used his movement and combination punching to nullify any kind of attack that the Kansas native attempted to bring.

Watching the fight from ringside, Rios’ stable mate and current WBO junior lightweight champion Mikey Garcia gave Pacquiao his deserved credit.
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Manny Pacquiao defeats Brandon Rios: ‘My time is not over yet’

Manny Pacquiao defeats Brandon Rios in Macau (Photo still) 

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By Chris Robinson

Moments ago, inside of the Venetian Resort’s Coati Arena in Macau, China, former eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao returned with a commanding victory over a game Brandon Rios.

The early rounds saw Pacquiao come out of the gates blazing with sharp punches from all angles. Rios seemed out of his element in the first round and ate his share of leather.

In rounds two and three, Rios had moments of success where he would tag Pacquiao with clubbing shots, but not enough to where he appeared to with either frame.

Pacquiao began to turn up the heat in the following rounds and looked to have a big lead through six rounds.
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios Official Weigh-In from Macau, China [11.22.2013]

Official weigh-in coverage from Macau, China as former eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao (145 pounds) and former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios (146.5 pounds) weigh in ahead of their clash on HBO pay per view on Saturday, Nov. 23
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Robert Garcia speaks on the possibility of crazy judging in the Pacquiao-Rios fight

More coverage from Macau, China as former world champion Robert Garcia speaks on the possibility of crazy judging in the Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight. Garcia, who trains Rios, also speaks on Pacquiao”s knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez this past December
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Sugar Ray Leonard feels that everything lies in Manny Pacquiao’s hands tonight

Sugar Ray Leonard in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

Later tonight, inside of the Venetian Resort’s Coati Arena in Macau, China, former eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios will put to rest months of hard work and anticipation when the lock horns on the final HBO pay per view telecast of 2013.

The interest in the showdown has been steadily building and despite Pacquiao being a heavy favorite in the match, nearly everyone agrees that there will be suspense when the bell rings.

On Thursday and Friday afternoon, inside of the Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas, boxing stars of the past and present assembled to discuss the match. Present for various media duties were Tim Bradley, Marco Antonio Barrera, Mike Alvarado, Roberto Duran, George Foreman, Ray Mancini, and Sugar Ray Leonard.

Still sharp as ever, Leonard took a brief moment to give  his thoughts on what he sees as a worthy matchup.
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios Official Weigh-In from Macau, China [11.22.2013]

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Official weigh-in coverage from Macau, China as former eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao (145 pounds) and former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios (146.5 pounds) weigh in ahead of their clash on HBO pay per view on Saturday, Nov. 23
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Freddie Roach sees flaws in Floyd Mayweather’s game and hopes Pacquiao can one day face him

Coverage from Macau, China as Five-Time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach speaks ahead of his fighter Manny Pacquiao’s clash with Brandon Rios. In this clip, Roach discusses the possibility of Pacquiao one day meeting Floyd Mayweather in the ring
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Freddie Roach sees flaws in Floyd Mayweather’s game and hopes Pacquiao can one day face him

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Coverage from Macau, China as Five-Time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach speaks ahead of his fighter Manny Pacquiao’s clash with Brandon Rios. In this clip, Roach discusses the possibility of Pacquiao one day meeting Floyd Mayweather in the ring
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Robert Garcia admits that the pursuit of money is a huge motivation for Brandon Rios

Updates from Macau, China as Two-time Trainer of the Year Robert Garcia speaks on his fighter Brandon Rios’ big test against Manny Pacquiao, set for HBO pay per view on Saturday, Nov. 23. In this clip, Garcia speaks on how much money Rios could be making if successful against Pacquiao on Saturday
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