Pacquiao’s power shots negated by Barrios’ jabs

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Mario Barrios' snappy jabs prove to be the Mexican-American champion's savior, disrupting Manny Pacquiao's rhythm and breaking down his defense

LAS VEGAS, USA – Manny Pacquiao‘s power shots against Mario Barrios’ long jabs were the primary factors why their fight for the World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight belt ended in a majority draw on Saturday, July 19 (Sunday, July 20, Philippine time) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

According to Compubox, although Pacquiao threw more (259) and converted more (75) power shots compared to Barrios’ 75 and 235 totals. This was negated by the Mexican-American champion’s snappy jabs, unloading 423 against the Filipino icon’s 318, and connecting more, 45-20.

Jabs proved to be Barrios’ savior as they disrupted Pacquiao’s rhythm and broke down his defense.

Overall, the 6-foot Barrios outpunched the 5-foot-6 Pacquiao, 658-577, and made more, 120-101, putting some weight to his claim of victory.

But Pacquiao can’t be faulted for believing that he won more rounds (8-4) than Barrios as his punches came in bunches, especially in the last 15 or 20 seconds to rouse the fans and impress the judges.

Pacquiao said he should have thrown more punches and be more aggressive, to earn the judges’ nod. He was ahead after the ninth round but slowed down and got swept by Barrios in the last three rounds.

Figures from Pacquiao’s losing effort in 2021 against Yordenis Ugas, Barrios’ former victim, show that the Hall of Famer was more active then (815 punches), but less effective with just 130 landing. – Rappler.com