LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao finished this trilogy with the flair befitting a movie star, knocking down Erik Morales three times on the way to a third-round knockout victory Sunday (RP time) in the super featherweights’ third meeting in 20 months.

Pacquiao (43-3-2, 33 KOs), the Filipino phenomenon known for his excesses of punching power and courage, dominated Mexican Morales (48-5) in a fight that was every bit as thrilling as their first two meetings — even if it didn’t last nearly as long. (more…)