Date: July 7, 2006

Location: Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines

Opponent:    Oscar Larios

Results: Manny Pacquiao defeats Oscar Larios by unanimous decision in the 12th Round.

Title Belt Disputed: Retained WBC international super featherweight title

On July 2, 2006, Pacquiao defeated Oscar Larios,  a two-time superbantamweight champion who had moved up two weight divisions in order to face Pacquiao. Despite his camp's big promise of an early knockout, the fight went until the final round, finally with Pacquiao knocking down Larios two times during the 12-round bout to win the WBC International Super Featherweight title held at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines. A non stop cheering filipino fans packed the stadium to witnessed their beloved fighter bring victory to the home crowd.