Double Trouble
DateSeptember 10, 2005
VenueThomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Title(s) on the linevacant WBC International super featherweight title
Tale of the tape
Boxer Manny Pacquiao 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+1⁄2 in (169 cm) 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight 130 lb (59 kg) 130 lb (59 kg)
Style Southpaw Orthodox
Recognition The Ring No. 5 ranked pound-for-pound fighter
3-division world champion
Result
Pacquiao wins via 6th-round 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, U.S. 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.
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