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MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao is without doubt still “the people’s champ” when he defeated Jessie Vargas and regained the WBO welterweight title via unanimous decision on Sunday, November 6 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
It was tagged a match between “The Legend” and “The Champ”.
The Legend vs. The Champ #PacVargas
— king zie (@wxyzie) November 6, 2016
But a Twitter user thought it was a match between Charizar and Charmander, referring to the Pacquiao’s pounding of Vargas.
This #PacVargas fight is like a Charmander challenging a Charizard! Vargas, #TheChamp, is so young! Hehe. #TeamLegend
— John Erick Durian (@johnerickdgreat) November 6, 2016
Everyone was expecting a good fight.
5’6 vs 5’10
— Nicolle (@kneeeecowl) November 6, 2016
167 reach vs 171 reach
southpaw vs orthodox
This one should be a good fight. #PacVargas
In the Philppines, it’s expected that during every Pacquiao fight, streets become empty and almost everyone turns into a boxing analyst.
The Ph streets are empty again #PacVargas
— Arianne Zacate (@_ariannezx) November 6, 2016
Feeling sport analyst joining the bandwagon at this moment hahahah lol. Go Manny! #PacVargas
— KIMBERLY CANDICE (@im_kimperez) November 6, 2016
#PacVargas It’s nice when people watch the fight and the streets are empty. Like you can go outside and dance naked and nobody bats an eye.
It’s sunday so many people goes to Public Market but hell, it’s silent here. #PacVargas
— Jessabyl Balangan (@vulnerableheart) November 6, 2016
When the usual busy street in the Philippines becomes empty…
— Nars Eion (@CGabalde) November 6, 2016
Pacquiao’s fight eh!#PacVargas
No people in the streets, zero crime rates! #PacVargas
Maybe that’s why PNP chief Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa was taking a day off to watch Pacquiao fight.
"STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW I’M HERE"
— Capt. Batchi (@BatchiFckngLuna) November 6, 2016
FANBOY GOALS SI PNP CHIEF BATO #PacVargas pic.twitter.com/T7mDpgMqOK
Almost everyone tuned in via Twitter with over 78,000 unique users contributing to the online conversation.
not watching. but i’m getting real time updates. thanks twitter! hahah. #PacVargas
— sheila mae apura (@xshelz) November 6, 2016
Thanks twitter, saved me $70 #PacVargas
— Jennifer child (@jennchild5) November 6, 2016
The match garnered over 2.7 million impressions from 11:15 am to 1:45 pm on Twitter. The conversation peaked at 1 pm at the start of the final round.
People were very vocal about their support for Pacquiao on social media.
He will, he will PAC you! #PacVargas #champ
— giselle rivera alejo (@healthyglutton) November 6, 2016
All for God ser, @mannypacquiao may he bless you. Let’s fight for his Glory and Honor #PacVargas
— Mavvvy (@baculiomarvi) November 6, 2016
Dear Sen. Pacquiao,
— Dahyll (@dahyllicious) November 6, 2016
Ang panalo mo ay panalo ng sambayanang pilipino. Laban lang! #PacVargas
I did not vote for you but I am not gonna hate you today. Para sa bansa! Go Manny! #PacVargas
The busiest boxer Sen. Manny. Whatever the result is we’re always behind you. #PacVargas
— Adelah Abdulhamed (@adelahadjaraie) November 6, 2016
Even though I’m his critic on him as senator, still rooting for him to win. @mannypacquiao #PacVargas
— ♕ xthereal_ (@itsDarylx) November 6, 2016
Even Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach was in the ring to support Pacman.
Miss Universe 2015 @PiaWurtzbach is in the ring w/ @mannypacquiao. Pacquiao kneels in the corner to say a prayer. #PacVargas @RapplerSports
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) November 6, 2016
Ganda mo @PiaWurtzbach .
— ALDUB SOCO™ (Orig) (@ALDUBSOCOTEAM) November 6, 2016
2 Filipino Pride in one ring.
Best of Luck @mannypacquiao !!! God be with you on this fight.#PacVargas pic.twitter.com/tOZQX8pEz6
Miss Universe Pia ang lucky charm!#PacVargas
— Reuben (@SMBReuben) November 6, 2016
Below are some of our favorite tweets:
Wala bang boxer na ang surname Ganern. Tapos pag naglaban sila ni Pacquiao #PacGanern#PacVargas
— 🙂 (@jankniecel) November 6, 2016
Vargas legally punched a senator.
CONGRATULATIONS VARGAS YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO PUNCH A FILIPINO POLITICIAN LEGALLY. #PacVargas
— Dianne Pearl (@diannepearlSG) November 6, 2016
When Mayweather came in, social media was abuzz.
LOOK: @FloydMayweather embraces Top Rank president @ToddDuboef at ringside. #PacVargas | via @ryansongalia pic.twitter.com/bSi0sK4oB8
— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) November 6, 2016
Floyd Mayweather Jr was thoroughly booed by the crowd here at the MGM Grand, which I’m sure he cares zero about #pacvargas
— Ryan Songalia (@ryansongalia) November 6, 2016
I just asked @FloydMayweather why he’s here. Smiled, pointed to his daughter and said he was just taking her to the fight. #PacVargas @espn
— Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) November 6, 2016
Round 2 was a crowd-favorite when Pacquiao gave “The New Generation” Vargas his first knockdown.
#Philippines #Boxing #legend & #ATG @mannypacquiao defeated Vargas Saturday:https://t.co/j4eL39G8B4 #boxeo #video #ko #Tko #Kd #boxe #TTR pic.twitter.com/eRdBsFtJAc
— the13thround.com (@the13thround) November 6, 2016
Straight down the middle. !!!!!! #PacVargas #PacquiaoVargas pic.twitter.com/jjmCMA8CdV
— ♚ᏟᏒᎾᎳᏁ mᎬ ᏦᎥᏁᎶ♚ (@H45SAN786) November 6, 2016
As soon as Vargas fell, the Philippines roared:
Hear the voice of the philippines!#PacVargas
— jesh (@Jeshueeel) November 6, 2016
The battle of the smiles. Both fighters were smiling (or smirking) a lot at each other during the first few rounds.
Vargas would smile every time Manny punches him. His face is like "Manny just punched me. Gosh, I’m so honored." #PacVargas
Manny smiled at vargas during their fight 😀 #PacVargas
— Finderskeepers FK (@finderzke3pers) November 6, 2016
THAT SMILE OF PRIDE . .GO MANNY!. #PacVargas
— Czechrionne (@dizzyhappybitch) November 6, 2016
Not sure if it’s a smile, or a smirk. #PacVargas
From cat to bull real quick #PacVargas
— katrina (@kayelacs) November 6, 2016
Speed kills.
Is vargas slow? Or he just cant match Pacman’s speed? #PacVargas
— J z z z r (@jzzzrrr) November 6, 2016
Remember kids: speed kills #PacVargas #PacquiaoVargas
By round 8, Vargas obtained a cut and started bleeding at around round 9.
Vargas Corner be like #PacVargas pic.twitter.com/l6u7xNpFDF
— CARDS (3-4-1) (@EdgarEGuillen) November 6, 2016
Overall, netizens felt it was a good game with Pacquiao fired up and Vargas being a worthy opponent.
Many was a truly legend. He’s working rate is absolutely freaking amazing #PacVargas
— AmirTheBoss (@amirexec) November 6, 2016
watching with a bunch of people &their shouts makes me feel freakin anxious like wtf im not having a panic attack again #PacVargas
— aj. (@anjanetteabang_) November 6, 2016
Yaaaas Pacquiao is on tonight #PacVargas
— 알리 (@alyrisse) November 6, 2016
Vargas is using his reach and height finally #PacVargas #PacquiaoVargas
— Mandiana Jones (@Mandiana_Jones) November 6, 2016
Vargas’s reaction to every power punch received is like, "Oh, man! I’m damned. I’m fighting a legend. I should be out" #PacVargas
— Florivie Goyha, RSW (@florgoyha) November 6, 2016
These two are entertaining fans!! #PacVargas
— prince ntiamoah (@princemendel) November 6, 2016
This fight is not boring! #PacVargas
— Maricris Camacho (@maricrismasmai) November 6, 2016
Age doesn’t matter gyud diay HAHA#PacVargas
— Myatsueee (@Myatbercero101) November 6, 2016
Well, that was a fight. Vargas did what he could but it just wasn’t enough. Bravo both of you #PacVargas #PacquiaoVargas
100 yrs from now, Pacquiao would be someone people would be studying about in history books. I’m happy to have witnessed this! #PacVargas
Meanwhile, some still couldn’t get over the Mayweather-Pacquiao match. What’s good, Mayweather?
Hiyang hiya na si @FloydMayweather sa labang #PacVargas dahil sa dikdikan ang laban, hindi tulad noong laban nila ni @mannypacquiao TAKBUHAN
— Jerome Grimpluma (@ItsMeNightly) November 6, 2016
A lot of netizens also had a thing or two to say about the commentators Brian Kenny, Stephen A. Smith, and Timothy Bradley.
Not that there anything wrong with it, bu I could really do without Stephen A. Smith commentating this fight #PacVargas
— GEF Curry (@JD_Mclaurin) November 6, 2016
Listening to @stephenasmith do commentary is weird to say the least. #PacVargas
— Ron (@roncharls4) November 6, 2016
These announcers are terrible. #PacVargas
— Will Springer (@willspringer) November 6, 2016
Worst announcers for a fight ever? #PacVargas
— Old Man Muscles (@OldManMuscles) November 6, 2016
Dude, I would hate to go to a sporting event with Stephen A. Chill out, man. #PacVargas
— Jon Mintert (@KSHEJon) November 6, 2016
The commenting is bad.. Steven A smith doesn’t belong here. #PacVargas
— MeLoMan (@MeLStrong1) November 6, 2016
Why in the hell is Stephen A Smith on the PPV of this fight? He is awful! #PacVargas
— Scott Grow (@Scott_Grow) November 6, 2016
I hate these commentators..lousy!!! #PacVargas
— Ingrid Beldad (@iamSHEY_t) November 6, 2016
Keep Praising Vargas dear commentators the world sees the truth #PacVargas
— Jennah (@Jhzennah) November 6, 2016
Netizens, including Bob Arum himself, reacted to judge Dave Moretti, who gave the match a 114-113 score:
.@BobArum says the judges who gave @FilipinoFlash just two rounds, and the 114-113 card in #PacVargas were absurd pic.twitter.com/pX3OC5N6pP
— Ryan Songalia (@ryansongalia) November 6, 2016
Sino kaya yung judge na nag bigay ng score na 114-113 sa america idol ka na lang sana nag judge haha
— John Nicolas (@itsJohnNicolas) November 6, 2016
Congrats Manny! Welterweight champ again! Vargas a very game fighter but still no there. That 114-113 though very questionable. #PacVargas
— Justine Gopeng (@jjgopeng) November 6, 2016
Summary: Manny is too fast for Vargas. His speed is on a diff level.
— Bryan Reyes (@iambryanreyes) November 6, 2016
Sidenote: That 114-113 score of one judge is absurd as hell. #PacVargas
Nakapikit ata mula 1st round hanggang 12th round yung nagbigay ng 114-113 na score. Hmpppfff
— Matty (@candelarialenin) November 6, 2016
That 114-113 scorecard tho. I wonder if he’s watching UFC while the fight is on going.
— William Alipalo (@WilliamAlipalo) November 6, 2016
Pero ung 114-113 score??? abra kadabra lang? #PacVargas
— PyunZ (@EsakoMgaRoBOTs) November 6, 2016
Some were confused as to who they were congratulating, tagging former senator Manny Villar instead:
Congrats Manny! #PacVargas pic.twitter.com/AX4A4Rj4FZ
— Patama Posts™ (@PatamaPost) November 6, 2016
Wrong Manny, guys.
By the way, where is mommy Dionisia?
Where is Mommy Dionisia? #PacVargas
— Angelika Triñanes (@therealaft10) November 6, 2016
She never fails to make a cute entrance. Here she is, popping out from under the interviewer’s arm.
Sliding in baes DMs like #PacVargas #mommaPac pic.twitter.com/dj2A6PPmvJ
— fightposium (@fightposium) November 6, 2016
The fight is over and traffic in the Philippines is expected to return to normal: very heavy. But before you go, here’s a friendly reminder from one netizen: Love is like boxing. You must be prepared to get hurt.
Yung kahit na nasasaktan ka na,
— Hugot (@HugotDre) November 6, 2016
pinipilit mo pa ring lumaban.#PacVargas pic.twitter.com/RAIjcFSQOQ
What were your favorite Pacquiao-Vargas match moments? – with reports from Stacy de Jesus/Rappler.com
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