description Marco Antonio Barrera vs Manny Pacquiao I Overview
Held in November 2003 at the MGM Grand, this super featherweight bout featured Manny Pacquiao challenging the favored Marco Antonio Barrera. Pacquiao secured an upset victory by stopping Barrera via technical knockout in the eleventh round. The performance is widely noted for establishing Pacquiao as a prominent figure on the global boxing stage.
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Why was Pacquiao's victory over Barrera considered an upset?
Marco Antonio Barrera was the established featherweight star, while Manny Pacquiao was still building his profile with US audiences. Pacquiao's speed, straight left hand, and relentless combinations overturned those expectations on November 15, 2003.
Was Pacquiao officially knocked down in the first Barrera fight?
Pacquiao was credited with a knockdown in the opening round, although replays showed that his feet became tangled rather than a clean punch causing the fall. He recovered and later knocked Barrera down before the eleventh-round stoppage.
Why did Barrera's corner stop the fight in round 11?
Barrera had taken sustained punishment and was well behind when his corner entered the ring during the eleventh round. The intervention produced a TKO victory for Pacquiao at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
Did Barrera and Pacquiao fight again?
Yes. They met in a 2007 rematch, and Pacquiao won a 12-round unanimous decision rather than another stoppage.
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