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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13:  Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines celebrates after he was declared the winner by a unanimous decision against Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bout at C
ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13: Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines celebrates after he was declared the winner by a unanimous decision against Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bout at CTom Pennington/Getty Images

Manny Pacquiao Crushes Antonio Margarito: 10 Things We Learned from Pacman's Win

Bill CodyNov 13, 2010

Tonight Manny Pacquiao won almost every round on his way to winning a fight against the much bigger Antonio Margarito.

It was a tough fight and Manny had to fight all 12 rounds to beat the tough Mexican. But he was in command the whole fight. So what does that tell us about last night and for the future?

Here are the 10 things I think we learned.ย 

10. You Can Get Under Freddie Roach's Skin

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ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 13:  Trainer Freddie Roach, who trains Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines, looks on in the ring after Pacquiao defeated Joshua Clottey of Ghana during the WBO welterweight title fight at Cowboys Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Arlington,
ARLINGTON, TX - MARCH 13: Trainer Freddie Roach, who trains Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines, looks on in the ring after Pacquiao defeated Joshua Clottey of Ghana during the WBO welterweight title fight at Cowboys Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Arlington,

The normally unflappable Roach was livid in the locker room before the fight.

I don't know if it was the gamesmanship, the Parkinson's video or the fact that Freddie never thought Margarito shouldn't been allowed to fight again after being caught with loaded gloves before the Mosley fight, but Freddie was not about to put up with any shenanigans from the Margarito camp.

And his displeasure with them was obvious.

9. Manny Pacquiao Can Be Hurt

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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13:  Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico throws a punch against Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bout at Cowboys Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Arlington, Tex
ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13: Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico throws a punch against Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bout at Cowboys Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Arlington, Tex

Manny admitted as much in the post-fight interview.

Manny is one of the few truly honest fighters out there and he said he was hurt by punches in the body and in the head when Margarito got him on the ropes. So, I guess he isn't really Superman.

But just as when Mayweather got hurt by Mosley last spring, Manny survived and won the fight.

8. Cowboys Stadium Can Rock!

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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13:  The giant video screen displays the main event title bout match up between Manny Pacquiao (L) of the Philippines and Antonio Margarito of Mexico prior to their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bout at Cowboys Stadium on Nov
ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13: The giant video screen displays the main event title bout match up between Manny Pacquiao (L) of the Philippines and Antonio Margarito of Mexico prior to their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bout at Cowboys Stadium on Nov

After watching the Cowboys stink up the field all year a lot of people thought Cowboys Stadium was too big to be noisy.

But the crowd last night proved that the stadium isn't the problemโ€”the Cowboys are.

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7. Margarito Is One Tough Hombre

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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13:  The likeness of Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico is seen on the giant screen as he is interviewed after he lost to Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bou
ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13: The likeness of Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico is seen on the giant screen as he is interviewed after he lost to Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bou

They asked him three times if he wanted to quit. No way.

Margarito proved he had heart last night.

6. Speed Kills

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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13:  Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines fights against Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bout at Cowboys Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Arlington, Texas.  (Ph
ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13: Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines fights against Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bout at Cowboys Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Ph

Manny was just too fast for Margarito.

Only Money May can handle Manny's speed, if anyone can.

5. Done Right, Boxing Is the Greatest Sport Around

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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13:  Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines is interviewed after he won against Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bout at Cowboys Stadium on November 13, 2010 in A
ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13: Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines is interviewed after he won against Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bout at Cowboys Stadium on November 13, 2010 in A

Good undercard. Good fight. Great venue. A superstar at the top of his game.

That's all it takes.

4. The Buck Stops Here in Terms of Weight

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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13:  Referee Laurence Cole inspects the cut on the eye of Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico as Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines looks on during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bout at Cowboys Stad
ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13: Referee Laurence Cole inspects the cut on the eye of Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico as Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines looks on during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title bout at Cowboys Stad

As much as I would love to see Manny keep going up and eventually fight the Klitschkos. This is the top weight Manny can fight at and compete.

Actually, welterweight is really it.ย 

3. Mayweather Needs Manny As Much As Manny Needs Money May

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LAS VEGAS - MAY 01: Floyd Mayweather Jr. in action against Shane Mosley during their welterweight fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather Jr. defeated Mosley by unanimous decison.  (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty
LAS VEGAS - MAY 01: Floyd Mayweather Jr. in action against Shane Mosley during their welterweight fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather Jr. defeated Mosley by unanimous decison. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty

Between the two, they have cleaned out the welterweight division. Unless one of them wants to go up and challenge the winner of Williams-Martinez, there isn't anyone else to fight.

And let's face it. Floyd at 5'8" and Manny at 5'7" are both a little small for those two.

And the money wouldn't be right for such a tough fight.

2. Max Kellerman Is an Idiot

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NEW YORK - APRIL 19:  Sports announcer Max Kellerman attends the 25th Annual Sports Emmy Awards April 19, 2004 in New York City.  (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - APRIL 19: Sports announcer Max Kellerman attends the 25th Annual Sports Emmy Awards April 19, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

Nothing else to really say.

1. Fans Want Mayweather-Pacquaio and We Deserve To See that Fight

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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13:  THe likeness of Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines is seen on the giant screen as he is interviewed after he won against Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title
ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 13: THe likeness of Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) of the Philippines is seen on the giant screen as he is interviewed after he won against Antonio Margarito (black trunks) of Mexico during their WBC World Super Welterweight Title

A legacy fight between the two best fighters of the last 10 years. We all want to see it. HBO needs to make it happen.

Enough said.

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