Opinion | Pacquiao hands Rios a severe lesson on his comeback

Manny Pacquiao (Philippines) v Brandon Rios (United States)

The ringside is full of people. Ring girls, officials, Michael Buffer, the ring announcer … here's the announcement ... 120-107 ... 118-110 in Pacman's favour ... by unanimous decision ... MANNY PACQUIAO!!!! … the crowd roars ... Manny raises his arms with his belt … this is an exciting moment for him. He is being interviewed by the TV networks. It was an exciting fight … Pacquiao proved he was still back. The whole of the Philippines will see this result as a huge blessing and an inspiration. "Brandon gave me a tough fight. Thank you all the fans very much. Thank you God ... my time is not no more ... I can still fight. One of my best fights of my career. To all the people in the Philippines, thank you!" said Pacquiao.

 - Final round: Pacquiao is still able to string together a series of beautiful combinations. Both fighters are bit weary… there is some sportsmanship in this round as the pair touch gloves. Pacquiao throws right, left combinations. The crowd is cheering the end of the fight ... lots of people are on their feet, screaming, helling … Rios tries to land that one big punch … it’s all over ... the two embrace! Manny Pacquiao will win this fight by either majority decision or unanimous decision.

- Round 11: Rios’ cutman has been working on the American’s face. His left eye is still bleeding and his face looks puffy. Rios is getting tired it seems. Pacman is landing blow after blow, left and right combinations. Rios tries to follow, but Pacman slips away. Rios swings wildly. Rios lifts Pacman in the air when they get entangled. One more round to go in this entertaining and exciting fight!

- Round ten: Both fighters are still going strong. Pacman lands superb left hooks. But they are not hurting Rios. You can hear the leather being slammed against Rios’ face from the press area. So far, Rios, as strong as he is, has not been able to hit Pacquiao enough to cause any real damage.

- Round nine: Rios still going strong despite a lot of punishment. Rios warned for holding. The fight continues. Rios is so hard to be knocked down despite Pacquiao's best effort. He's like a bulldozer that just keeps coming at you. Pacman's left hook lands squarely on Rios' jaw at the end of the round. But Rios shakes it off and shakes his head as if to say 'I am still standing'.