The decision stunk up the MGM Grand Garden Arena and ruined an epic battle that featured two courageous gladiators uncompromising in their quest for global recognition as the world featherweight boxing champion.
In the end, neither Manny Pacquiao nor Juan Manuel Marquez was declared the winner or loser. It went down into the record books as a split draw. Judge John Stewart of New Jersey saw it 115-110 for Pacquiao. Judge Guy Jutras of Montreal scored it 115-110 for Marquez. And judge Burt Clements of Reno had it 113-113 all.