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hamed2 · 06-10-2012, 10:50 AM

Manny Pacquiao won his 6th belt @ a different weight class by taking the WBO JMW belt from Cory Spinks. Manny outpunched Spinks 330 to 307 & had the edge in the connect rate as well: 39% to 24% for Spinks.

It was a 15UD for Manny: 2 judges had it 147-139 & the 3rd 148-138. Cory had his moments but Manny landed the much harder shots.

Roach wasn't sure this was a good fight for Manny due to Cory's style & his ability to win close decisions against top level guys @ 154 - he beat Oscar & Dzindzurik in recent years to win JMW titles.

But Manny proved there was no need to worry - despite cuts over both eyes & also under his left being his main concern as the fight progressed. Cory's left eye was also swelling.

With the win, Manny now has won world titles @ FW, JLW, LW, JWW, WW & JMW.

06-10-2012, 10:50 AM	#64
hamed2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,248	6th world title! Manny Pacquiao won his 6th belt @ a different weight class by taking the WBO JMW belt from Cory Spinks. Manny outpunched Spinks 330 to 307 & had the edge in the connect rate as well: 39% to 24% for Spinks. It was a 15UD for Manny: 2 judges had it 147-139 & the 3rd 148-138. Cory had his moments but Manny landed the much harder shots. Roach wasn't sure this was a good fight for Manny due to Cory's style & his ability to win close decisions against top level guys @ 154 - he beat Oscar & Dzindzurik in recent years to win JMW titles. But Manny proved there was no need to worry - despite cuts over both eyes & also under his left being his main concern as the fight progressed. Cory's left eye was also swelling. With the win, Manny now has won world titles @ FW, JLW, LW, JWW, WW & JMW. Last edited by hamed2; 06-13-2012 at 02:58 PM.