Tired Rios tries for the ropes, gets pummeled

Manny Pacquiao, from the Philippines, right, punches Brandon Rios of the United States during their WBO international welterweight title fight Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Macau. AP

A fresh-looking Manny Pacquiao on the assault early, forcing Brandon Rios to put some defense.

Pacquiao evades the ropes and lands solid punches on Rios as the tired orthodox fighter continues to clinch.

Pacquiao lands an uppercut but Rios follows up with a right straight.

Rios’ attempts to put Pacquiao on the ropes consistenly foiled by the southpaw.

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