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The Clash in Cotai

Date	24 November 2013
Venue	Cotai Arena, The Venetian, Macau, SAR
Title(s) on the line	vacant WBO International welterweight title
Tale of the tape
Boxer Manny Pacquiao Brandon Rios Nickname "Pac-Man" "Bam-Bam" Hometown General Santos, South Cotabato, Philippines Lubbock, Texas, U.S. Pre-fight record 54–5–2 (38 KO) 31–1–1 (23 KO) Age 34 years, 11 months 27 years, 6 months Height 5 ft 6+1⁄2 in (169 cm) 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) Weight 145 lb (66 kg) 146+1⁄2 lb (66 kg) Style Southpaw Orthodox Recognition WBO No. 1 Ranked Welterweight The Ring No. 2 Ranked Welterweight TBRB No. 4 Ranked Welterweight The Ring No. 7 ranked pound-for-pound fighter 8-division world champion WBO No. 2 Ranked Welterweight The Ring No. 7 Ranked Light Welterweight TBRB No. 6 Ranked Light Welterweight
Result
Pacquiao wins via 12-round unanimous decision (120–108, 119–109, 118–110)

Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Ríos, billed as The Clash in Cotai, was a professional boxing match contested on 24 November 2013, for the WBO International welterweight championship.

Background

The bout was held at the Venetian Macau resort & hotel in Macau.

The fight

Pacquiao won via unanimous decision and took the vacant WBO International welterweight title.

Aftermath

Pacquiao said that the fight would be dedicated to the victims of the recent typhoon hit in the Philippines. The fight drew 475,000 ppv buys.

National anthems

• United States (The Star-Spangled Banner)
• Philippines (Lupang Hinirang)

Fight card

Confirmed bouts:

Main bouts (HBO PPV)

• WBO Welterweight bout: Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Ríos
  • Pacquiao won via unanimous decision
• IBF Featherweight bout: Evgeny Gradovich (c) vs. Billy Dib
  • Gradovich won via 9th round TKO.
• NABF Heavyweight bout: Andy Ruiz vs. Tor Hamer (c)
  • Ruiz won via technical knockout, due to Hamer quitting before the start of the 4th round.
• Flyweight bout: Zou Shiming vs. Juan Tozcano
  • Shiming won via unanimous decision.
• Lightweight bout: Félix Verdejo vs. Petchsamuthr Duanaaymukdahan
  • Verdejo won via unanimous decision.

International broadcasting

Country	Broadcaster
Australia	Main Event
Chile	Vive Deportes
Hungary	Sport 1
Latin America	Golden
Indonesia	tvOne
Philippines	Solar All Access
United States	HBO PPV

References

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4. Soong, Kelyn. "Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight preview, TV schedule". Washington Post. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
5. Hogaza, Mary Rose (22 November 2013). "Pacquiao dedicates Sunday fight to 'Yolanda' victims". Manila Bulletin. Macau, SAR. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
6. "Manny Pacquiao v Brandon Rios: liv". Daily Telegraph. 24 November 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
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