Manny Pacquiao vs. Héctor Velázquez

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Double Trouble
Pacquiao-Velazquez-Poster.jpg
DateSeptember 10, 2005
VenueThomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, United States
Title(s) on the lineWBC International super featherweight title
Tale of the tape
Boxer Philippines Manny Pacquiao Mexico Héctor Velázquez
Nickname "Pac-Man" "Charro Negro" ("Black Charro")
Hometown General Santos, Philippines Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Pre-fight record 39–3–2 (32 KO) 48–3 (34 KO)
Height 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Recognition Three-division world champion.
Result
Manny Pacquiao won in the 6th round via TKO[1]

Manny Pacquiao vs. Héctor Velázquez, billed as Double Trouble, was a super featherweight boxing match. The bout took place on September 10, 2005 at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, United States as the co-featured bout of the Érik Morales vs. Zahir Raheem fight.[2][3][4] Pacquiao won via technical knockout in the sixth round.[5]

Velázquez later on fought Pacquiao's brother, Bobby, and won via disqualification.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ "Velazquez TKO kay Pacquiao sa 6th round". philstar.com.
  2. ^ "Rafael: PacMan at peace". ESPN.com. August 31, 2005.
  3. ^ "PACQUIAO, VELASQUEZ FACE TO FACE!". philboxing.com.
  4. ^ "Pacquiao signs deal with new US promoter". philstar.com.
  5. ^ Martinez, Sergio. "Round by Round: Manny Pacquiao vs. Hector Velazquez – Boxing News".
  6. ^ "Former Pacquiao opponent Hector Velazquez turns his attention to Michael Farenas". GMA News Online.
Preceded by Manny Pacquiao's bouts
September 10, 2005 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
vs. Trinidad Mendoza
 Héctor Velázquez's bouts
September 10, 2005 		Succeeded by
vs. Adan Amador
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