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Relive Manny Pacquiao's unanimous decision win over Brandon Rios through these photos

MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao bounced back from two consecutive losses with a unanimous decision win over Brandon Rios Sunday, November 24. 

The eight-division world champion Pacquiao showed superior speed and skill outboxing the 27-year-old RiosThe Filipino fighter was a heavy favorite heading into the fight with analysts and sportswriters picking him to win over his less experienced counterpart. 

Relieve the action through the photos below.

COTAI ARENA. This is Manny's first and possibly last fight in Macau. Photo by Rappler / Michael Josh Villanueva

LUPANG HINIRANG. American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez sings both the American and Philippine national anthems. Photo by Team Pacquiao / Mike Young

Manny Pacquiao and assistant coach Buboy Fernandez right before the start of the first round. Photo by Rappler / Michael Josh Villanueva

Electric energy inside the Cotai Arena. Crowd chanting "Manny, Manny!" Photo by Rappler / Michael Josh Villanueva

COMPASSION. Coach Freddie Roach says Manny's compassion got in the way of a knockout. Photo by Team Pacquiao / Mike Young

The Pacquiao corner after Round 4. Manny with a shot straight to Rios' face in Round 5. Photo by Rappler / Michael Josh Villanueva

The Rios corner patches up a bruise under Brandon's right eye. Photo by Rappler / Michael Josh Villanueva

Manny Pacquiao at the start of Round 11 looks as strong as when he started the match. Photo by Rappler / Michael Josh Villanueva

EXPLOSIVE. Brandon Rios suffered cuts above both eyes but says he was not hurt during the fight. Photo by Team Pacquiao / Mike Young

Round 12. The crowd erupts! Photo by Rappler / Michael Josh Villanueva

HUDDLE. Pacquiao's corner instructed the fighter to be cautious and avoid complacency in Round 12. Photo by Team Pacquiao / Mike Young

A jubilant Manny Pacquiao looks up to the heavens after being declared WBO International Welterweight champion. Photo by Rappler / Michael Josh Villanueva

"I dedicate this victory to the Filipino people. My time is not over yet!" Photo by Rappler / Michael Josh Villanueva

– Rappler.com

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