Here's the round-by-round scoring by AP Boxing Writer Tim Dahlberg of Saturday night's welterweight unification bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas:
ROUND 1
Both fighters moved aggressively to the center of the ring to start their long-awaited fight. Manny Pacquiao looked to land early body shots, but Floyd Mayweather Jr. slipped away. Mayweather landed a solid counter right to the body in the final minute.
Unofficial scoring by AP Boxing Writer Tim Dahlberg
Round 1: Mayweather 10-9.
ROUND 2
Manny Pacquiao gets Floyd Mayweather Jr. on the ropes, but the unbeaten pound-for-pound king slips away repeatedly or wraps up Pacquiao in close. Pacquiao's shots are mostly missing, and Mayweather gets more aggressive later in the round. Pacquiao lands a late left.
Round 2: Mayweather 10-9.
Total: Mayweather 20-18
Total: Mayweather 20-18
ROUND3
Floyd Mayweather Jr. delivers a borderline low blow, and Manny Pacquiao reacts angrily. Pacquiao loads up for a few big punches, but still has trouble finding the most elusive boxer of his generation. Big shots late get the crowd on its feet.
Round 3: Mayweather 10-9.
Total: Mayweather 30-27
Total: Mayweather 30-27
ROUND 4
Manny Pacquiao stalks Floyd Mayweather Jr. around the ring, but Mayweather mostly parries the big shots that draw hoarse cheers from the crowd. Pacquiao then catches Mayweather with a huge left hand and appears to stagger him, but Mayweather backs up on the ropes in a defensive posture and then survives the round with a smirk.
Round 4: Pacquiao 10-9.
Total: Mayweather 39-37
Total: Mayweather 39-37
ROUND 5
The crowd is still buzzing from Manny Pacquiao's enormous left hand in the fourth round, but Mayweather shows veteran calm and wins the early exchanges. Pacquiao is stalking and looking for openings, but finding none this round in the defensive virtuoso.
Round 5: Mayweather 10-9.
Total: Mayweather 49-46
Total: Mayweather 49-46
ROUND 6
Manny Pacquiao wears a look of fury to open the round, and he chases Floyd Mayweather Jr. to the ropes repeatedly with superior energy and aggression. Pacquiao unloads with combinations that bring the crowd to its feet, but Mayweather stares back with a cold-eyed look and mouths, 'Nope, nope.'
Round 6: Pacquiao 10-9.
Total: Mayweather 58-56
Total: Mayweather 58-56
ROUND 7
Floyd Mayweather Jr. becomes the pursuer to open the round, stalking Manny Pacquiao back to the ropes. Mayweather uses a double jab and a right hand to keep Pacquiao guessing. Pacquiao lunges forward to throw combinations, but Mayweather is already gone.
Round 7: Mayweather 10-9.
Total: Mayweather 68-65
Total: Mayweather 68-65
ROUND 8
Floyd Mayweather Jr. continues to use his jab to keep Pacquiao uncertain. Pacquiao opens up, jumps in and throws big shots at Mayweather, connecting with two big left hands. Mayweather jabs and counterpunches. They trade glares after an exchange at the bell.
Round 8: Pacquiao 10-9.
Total: Mayweather 77-75
Total: Mayweather 77-75
ROUND 9
Manny Pacquiao continues to look for an opening to unload his big punches, but Floyd Mayweather Jr. counterpunches and dodges adroitly. Pacquiao is more aggressive and effective, but Mayweather nearly connects with a big right hand, and he lands a big late flurry on the ropes.
Round 9: Pacquiao 10-9.
Total: Mayweather 86-85
Total: Mayweather 86-85
ROUND 10
Another round of stalking by Manny Pacquiao and superb defense from Floyd Mayweather Jr., who lands just enough jabs and counterpunches to keep the Filipino congressman frustrated. Neither fighter lands anything huge in an even round.
Round 10: Pacquiao 10-9.
Total: Even, 95-95
Total: Even, 95-95
ROUND 11
Two great fighters are in a bit of a stalemate, with Manny Pacquiao unable to land his speedy combinations and Floyd Mayweather Jr. unable to do much more than jab, counterpunch and stay out of trouble. Pacquiao backs Mayweather into a corner, but Mayweather lands a clean left hand on the chin moments later. Mayweather claps his gloves together at the bell in a gesture that Manny once used.
Round 11: Mayweather 10-9.
Total: Mayweather 105-104
Total: Mayweather 105-104
ROUND 12
Round 12
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao hug in the center of the ring before the final round of the most anticipated fight in years. Then they shove each other away and go back to work. Pacquiao continues to storm forward, but Mayweather shows off athleticism with one last fleet-footed display. Both fighters raise their gloves at the bell, and Mayweather jumps on the ring ropes.
Round 12: Mayweather 10-9.
Total: Mayweather 115-113
Total: Mayweather 115-113
THE DECISION
Floyd Mayweather uses defense and accuracy to outpoint Manny Pacquiao for a unanimous decision in the richest fight ever.
Floyd Mayweather uses defense and accuracy to outpoint Manny Pacquiao for a unanimous decision in the richest fight ever.
