By Francis Ochoa
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Michael Buffer was still halfway through announcing the final judge's score when suddenly, the crowd erupted in a huge roar.
The popular announcer was then saying "new."
In case you didn't catch it, Buffer said: "The new super featherweight champion of the world!"
He was, of course, referring to Manny Pacquiao.
The Filipino ring sensation finally won a world championship, becoming the first Asian to win world titles in three different weight classes after outpointing Juan Manuel Marquez on the way to claiming the Mexican's belt in Las Vegas.Four years ago, Pacquiao failed to grab Marquez's featherweight belts despite knocking the Mexican thrice in the first round.
Marquez fought back to force a controversial draw, setting this long-awaited rematch dubbed "Unfinished Business."
And by the end of this bout, Pacquiao finally tied up all the loose ends.
"Our business is finished," the Gen. Santos City native told a television reporter.
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