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Manny Pacquiao vs Narongrit Pirang

Manny Pacquiao vs Narongrit Pirang

Date: 11th December 2004

Venue: MC Home Depot Open Air Arena, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Title: IBF World Featherweight Title Eliminator

Promoter: In This Corner Promotions

Tv:

Manny Pacquiao
( 38 - 2 - 2 )
Weight: 125 lbs

Narongrit Pirang
( 44 - 7 - 1 )
Weight: 124 lbs


On Saturday, December 11, 2004, the MC Home Depot Open Air Arena in Taguig City, Metro Manila hosted the IBF World Featherweight Title Eliminator between Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and Narongrit "Fahsan 3K Battery" Pirang. The event was promoted by In This Corner Promotions and was highly anticipated by boxing enthusiasts around the world.

The fight was a dominant performance by Manny Pacquiao, who won by technical knockout in the fourth round. Pirang was knocked down once in the second round, once in the third round, and twice in the fourth round before the referee stopped the fight. Pacquiao's speed, power, and agility were on full display, as he outclassed his opponent in every aspect of the fight.

Pacquiao, a native of General Santos City in the Philippines, was the clear favorite going into the fight, and he did not disappoint his fans. The win propelled him to a shot at the IBF featherweight title, which he eventually won by defeating Juan Manuel Marquez in 2008.


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Manny Pacquiao vs Narongrit Pirang



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