Manny Pacquiao claims WBO welterweight title on return to the ring

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."

why is this man still boxing

I worry we're watching a boxer who doesn't know when to quit. Concussion is real and, despite this victory, Pacquiao is not the fighter he once was. I hope he can stay safe and manage his money better (the rumour for his return to fighting being financial woes.)