LAS VEGAS: Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao rolled back the years to become the oldest welterweight champion in boxing history with a thrilling split decision victory over World Boxing Association (WBA) champion Keith Thurman on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).

The 40-year-old Pacquiao, 10 years older than the previously undefeated Thurman, delivered a vintage performance before a sell-out MGM Grand Garden Arena crowd of 14,356, which included former welterweight king Floyd Mayweather.

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