Pacquiao easily defends welterweight title against Algieri

Manny Pacquiao defended his WBO welterweight title Saturday with a unanimous decision victory over Chris Algieri.

Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 knockouts) was never challenged by Algieri, who was knocked down six times at the Cotai Arena at the Venetian Macao in Macau, China.

The victory is further evidence that Pacquiao has regained his form. It's his third favorable decision in a row after a pair of stunning losses in 2012.

The result will also once again re-ignite hope for a future bout against Floyd Mayweather.