An elderly woman reacts as she watches the WBA welterweight world title boxing match between Philippine boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and U.S. boxer Adrien Broner, on a screen in a basketball court in Manila, Philippines, January 20, 2019. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
MANILA (Reuters) - Thousands of ecstatic Filipino fans erupted in celebration after boxing hero Manny Pacquiao defeated Adrien Broner in a unanimous decision in Las Vegas on Saturday, with many hoping the victory could get the southpaw boxer a rematch with Floyd Mayweather.
The 40-year-old Filipino senator put on a dominant performance against the 29-year old American boxer to retain his WBA welterweight world title.
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