Shocking news: The referee’s real score card was leaked

At 5:30 pm +07 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, the boxing world is on the edge of chaos after the filtration of what is claimed to be the real score card of one of the referees of the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios, held on July 19 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The alleged card, which gives a clear victory to Pacquiao by 117-111, contradicts the official majority draw result (115-113 for neighborhoods, 114-114 and 114-114) announced after the 12 assaults. This revelation has unleashed a wave of indignation among fans, who demand the cancellation of combat and thorough investigation, while the World Boxing Council (WBC) and Nevada authorities face increasing pressure to respond.

The context of the controversial fight

The return of Pacquiao, 46, after four years of inactivity, faced the Mexican-American Mario Barrios for the WBB Welter title. The Filipino dominated the first rounds with its speed and combinations, but neighborhoods traced in the final assaults, capitalizing the obvious fatigue of Pacquiao. The official cards reflected this dynamic: a judge saw Barrios won 115-113, while the other two marked 114-114 draw, allowing neighborhoods to retain the belt. The decision was received with boos for the 13,107 spectators, and analysts like Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis suggested that Pacquiao deserved victory. However, the filtration of the alleged real card has added a dramatic turn to the narrative.

The filtered card, shared on social networks at 4:45 PM +07, comes from an anonymous source that claims to be an insider of the WBC. It shows a score of 117-111 in favor of Pacquiao, indicating that he saw him win 10 of the 12 rounds, with only two for neighborhoods. This suggests a possible error or manipulation in official scores, fueling the suspicions of a fixed result.

Filtration details

The filtered card details specific rounds: Pacquiao would have won the rounds 1 to 5 (10-9 each), the 7, 9, 10 and 11, with neighborhoods awarded only on 6 and 12. This contrasts with the official scores, where neighborhoods won the Rounds 10 to 12 in all cards, a key factor for the tie. The anonymous source states that the card belongs to the referee Dave Moretti, one of the three official judges, and suggests that it was altered under external pressure before the final announcement. Although there is no official confirmation, card images circulate widely, and boxing experts such as Teddy Atlas have questioned their authenticity, demanding a forensic verification.

The filtration coincides with previous rumors on suspicious bets and the pressure of promoters to protect the neighborhood race, a rising champion. Pacquiao, who has faced similar controversies in the past (such as the technical draw with Agapito Sánchez in 2001), hinted after the fight that something was not right, saying: “I think I won, but this is boxing.”

Reactions and speculation

The fury of fans has exploded in social networks, with #anulenpacquiaObarrios and #broenlasvegas Trending at 5:30 pm +07. Publications like “This is a scandal, Pacquiao was stolen!” And “they demand the truth, corrupt cmb” reflect the indignation. Outstanding support, such as Freddie Roach’s, coach of Pacquiao, have requested a review, while the neighborhood team defends the integrity of the result, with its manager Frank Warren by qualifying the filtration of “cheap manipulation.”

Speculations point to influences of illegal bets or Premier Boxing Champions (PBC), organizers of the event. Some link the case to Pacquiao’s political career in the Philippines, suggesting that their victory could have been suppressed to avoid its resurgence as a global icon. Others believe that filtration is an attempt of extortion or an internal revenge within the WBC, although without concrete evidence, everything remains in the field of conjecture.

What does this mean?

If the card is legitimate, it could lead to the cancellation of the draw, giving the title to Pacquiao or ordering a rematch. For Pacquiao, this could revitalize its legacy at age 46, while Barrios would face its credibility. The WBC and PBC could face sanctions or loss of confidence if manipulation is proven. Legally, the Nevada Commission could intervene, but the precedent is weird – only the case of Adalaide Byrd in 2017 (Golovkin vs. Alvarez) led to a review without change of result.

The filtration has put in check the integrity of boxing, with implications for future events and the career of both pugilists. At 5:30 pm +07, while fans demand justice, the outcome depends on the investigation. The legacy of Pacquiao and the Barrios race hang from a thread, with the boxing world waiting for answers in the next few hours.