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May 15, 2008

WBC title bout

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Manny Pacquiao, right, throws a punch at WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez during their title fight Saturday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

Manny Pacquiao, right, throws a punch at WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez during their title fight Saturday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. View photo »

Manny Pacquiao is tended to between rounds during his fight against Juan Manuel Marquez. Pacquiao won by split decision.

Manny Pacquiao is tended to between rounds during his fight against Juan Manuel Marquez. Pacquiao won by split decision. View photo »

WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez, left, fails to connect on a hook shot during his split-decision loss to Manny Pacquiao.

WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez, left, fails to connect on a hook shot during his split-decision loss to Manny Pacquiao. View photo »

Manny Pacquiao celebrates after going 12 rounds with WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez.

Manny Pacquiao celebrates after going 12 rounds with WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez. View photo »

Manny Pacquiao added the WBC super featherweight title belt to his collection by beating Juan Manuel Marquez in a split decision.

Manny Pacquiao added the WBC super featherweight title belt to his collection by beating Juan Manuel Marquez in a split decision. View photo »

WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico bleeds from a cut above his right eye during the 10th round of his title fight with Manny Pacquiao.

WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico bleeds from a cut above his right eye during the 10th round of his title fight with Manny Pacquiao. View photo »

Manny Pacquiao prepares to take a hit from Juan Manuel Marquez during their fight Saturday.

Manny Pacquiao prepares to take a hit from Juan Manuel Marquez during their fight Saturday. View photo »

Manny Pacquiao celebrates after being announced the winner.

Manny Pacquiao celebrates after being announced the winner. View photo »

WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez is unable to get a clean shot on Manny Pacquiao during their title fight.

WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez is unable to get a clean shot on Manny Pacquiao during their title fight. View photo »

Unlike their promoters, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez showed respect for each other after their match.

Unlike their promoters, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez showed respect for each other after their match. View photo »

Juan Manuel Marquez hits the canvas after being knocked down by  Manny Pacquiao in the third round of their WBC super featherweight boxing match.

Juan Manuel Marquez hits the canvas after being knocked down by Manny Pacquiao in the third round of their WBC super featherweight boxing match. View photo »

Former heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson watches the Juan Manuel Marquez versus Manny Pacquiao WBC super featherweight title fight.

Former heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson watches the Juan Manuel Marquez versus Manny Pacquiao WBC super featherweight title fight. View photo »

Juan Manuel Marquez  waves to fans after losing his WBC title to Manny Pacquiao.

Juan Manuel Marquez waves to fans after losing his WBC title to Manny Pacquiao. View photo »

WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez is tended to in his corner during his title defense against Manny Pacquiao.

WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez is tended to in his corner during his title defense against Manny Pacquiao. View photo »

WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez, left, takes a punch from Manny Pacquiao during their title fight Saturday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, which Pacquiao won. After the bout the fighters’ promoters battled with words.

WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez, left, takes a punch from Manny Pacquiao during their title fight Saturday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, which Pacquiao won. After the bout the fighters’ promoters battled with words. View photo »

Juan Manuel Marquez waits in the ring after losing his WBC super featherweight title to Manny Pacquiao.

Juan Manuel Marquez waits in the ring after losing his WBC super featherweight title to Manny Pacquiao. View photo »

Singer Ciara Anna Sotto sings the Philippine national anthem before the Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao super featherweight fight.

Singer Ciara Anna Sotto sings the Philippine national anthem before the Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao super featherweight fight. View photo »

Manny Pacquiao lands a shot to champion Juan Manuel Marquez during their bout.

Manny Pacquiao lands a shot to champion Juan Manuel Marquez during their bout. View photo »

Mon, Mar 17, 2008 (2 a.m.)

Manny Pacquiao and champion Juan Manuel Marquez fought to a split decision on Saturday night, with each man winning by three points on one scorecard and Pacquiao claiming victory by 1 point on the third card. The two had already fought to a draw once before, and there is talk of a third match in the works.

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