Manny Pacquiao (R) of the Philippines hangs his head as his trainer Freddie Roach looks on during a post-fight news conference after losing to Floyd Mayweather Jr. of the U.S. at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada May 2, 2015. REUTERS/Richard Brian
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - In a hotly anticipated match-up of contrasting styles, Floyd Mayweather's defensive brilliance trumped Manny Pacquiao's all-out attack as the American eked out a unanimous decision over the Filipino on Saturday.
Time and again, Mayweather bobbed and weaved out of harm's way to leave Pacquiao punching thin air in a welterweight showdown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena that was no classic but is expected to be the richest bout of all time.
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