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Nov. 14, 2010 / 1:44 PM

Pacquiao adds to legacy with WBC win

Manny Pacquiao battles Antonio Margarito during their World Super Welterweight title fight November 13, 2010 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Pacquiao won in a unanimous decision. UPI/Ian Halperin

1 of 16 | Manny Pacquiao battles Antonio Margarito during their World Super Welterweight title fight November 13, 2010 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Pacquiao won in a unanimous decision. UPI/Ian Halperin | License Photo

ARLINGTON, Texas, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao has added a new title to his legacy, winning the WBC super welterweight title over Antonio Margarito.

Pacquiao thrashed Margarito in a unanimous decision in the main event of an 11-bout card at Cowboys Stadium Saturday, with wide scorecard margins of 120-108, 119-109 and 118-110.

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The 31-year-old displayed deadly accuracy, landing 411 of 713 power punches in taking his seventh organizational weight-class title.

Pacquiao, this time fighting for the 154-pound championship belt, also won crowns at 112, 122, 130, 135 and 140 pounds, and is the reigning WBO champion at 147.

He weighed in at 144 1/2 pounds and was 148 in the ring while Margarito weighed in at 150 pounds and entered the ring at 165.

ESPN.com reported the Mexican fighter suffered a fractured orbital bone in the lopsided loss.

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