Manny Pacquiao returned to the
ring to score a unanimous decision over champion Jessie Vargas to claim
the WBO welterweight title in Las Vegas.
Former eight-division world champion Pacquiao, 37, had announced his retirement after beating Timothy Bradley in April.The judges scored the bout 114-113, 118-109 and 118-109 in favour of the veteran Filipino.
His former world title rival Floyd Mayweather Jr had a ringside seat.
"Not bad," Mayweather said, giving Pacquiao a thumbs up after the fight.
Mayweather beat Pacquiao to become the undisputed welterweight champion in May 2015 in what was billed as "the fight of the century".
"I invited him to be here tonight,'' Pacquiao said. When asked if the two could meet again, he replied: "We'll see."
Pacquiao returned to what he called his "passion" after quitting boxing to win election to the senate in the Philippines.
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