Manny Pacquiao claimed the WBO welterweight title after defeating Jesse Vargas by unanimous decision at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday.
The Filipino senator, who returned to the ring after a seven-month hiatus, proved he had it in him to compete at the highest level again after prevailing a gruelling 12-round battle against the American pugilist, who is ten years younger than him.
Saturday's fight was his first since he defeated Timothy Bradley in April earlier this year after which he called it quits from the sport. He then was elected to the senate in the Philippines in May.
However, upon promoter Bob Arum's request, Pacquiao reconsidered his retirement and chose to be at the ring in the United States, where he is adored as one of the best of the sport.
Notably, Pacquiao greatest rival Floyd Mayweather was at the Thomas and Mack Center to witness the battle. The 37-year-old disappointed none but gave joy to millions of his fans by coming up with a solid show after coming back from retirement.
IBTimes Singapore has compiled a few Twitter reaction after the Filipino boxer romped to victory.
@MannyPacquiaoTR is one Senator you don't want to mess with. #TeamLegend #PacVargas
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) November 6, 2016
PBA player on Fridays, Singer on Saturdays, Boxer on Sundays and Senator on Mondays. Let's go #MannyPacquiao! ?
— Miguel Leonar (@migsleonar) November 6, 2016
"Well after this I'm going back to work as a Senate. Next fight... I'll talk to @BobArum" - Manny Pacquiao #PacVargas
— BoxNation (@boxnationtv) November 6, 2016
from our CCTV monitor: You know it's Pacquiao fight when the streets are car-free. ? GO MANNY! #MannyPacquiao #PacquiaoVargas pic.twitter.com/ulVvARlN3F
— Mara (@thepeppygirl) November 6, 2016
Manny Pacquiao never fails to make us proud! Proud to be Pinoy! Mabuhay ka Manny ??#PacVargas #MAICHARDHappyHeart
— Wally Bayola (@iWallyBayola) November 6, 2016
Congratulations, #MannyPacquiao! Pacman made the country proud once more! ??
— Ice Regro (@yeloism) November 6, 2016
Timothy Bradley says Manny is the number 1 guy at welterweight. #PacVargas #PacquiaoVargas #MannyPacquiao
— Boxing Kingdom (@BoxingKingdom14) November 6, 2016
Manny is all class. Totally humble. Talks about going back to work for the Phillipines. #PacVargas #PacquiaoVargas #MannyPacquiao
— Boxing Kingdom (@BoxingKingdom14) November 6, 2016
Your NEW WBO Welterweight Champion, @MannyPacquiaoTR #PacVargas #TeamLegend
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) November 6, 2016
CONGRATULATIONS VARGAS YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO PUNCH A FILIPINO POLITICIAN LEGALLY. #PacVargas - ctto ?
— Arci Muñoz ⛄ (@ArciMunozLines) November 6, 2016
37 years old that's crazy... #MannyPacquiao
— big head (@cervantess9) November 6, 2016
The homie is 37 yrs old . 37 man , thats old when it comes to almost any sport . If he aint a monster I dont know what he is #MannyPacquiao
— Lando Jr. (@rolochocobar) November 6, 2016
New welter champion #MannyPacquiao pic.twitter.com/eNjs3YlPwR
— Daniel Gomez (@danter7182) November 6, 2016
Vargas just can't cope with this insane speed. #PacVargas #PacquiaoVargas #MannyPacquiao
— Boxing Kingdom (@BoxingKingdom14) November 6, 2016
MANNY WINS! #PacVargas #PacquiaoVargas pic.twitter.com/0dyHeLGeCG
— Magic 89.9 (@Magic899) November 6, 2016
Some may not like you as a senator, but as a boxer, you always make us all proud. Congrats Manny! Mabuhay! ?? #PacVargas
— PBB Opinions (@OpinionPbb) November 6, 2016