After a disappointing draw with a dirty fighter Sanchez, Pacquiao on June 8, 2002, at The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, United States, fought the aging veteran fighter Jorge Julio.

A series of power punches from Pacquiao weakens Julio in the 1st round, culminating in a two knock downs in the 2nd round. Pacquaio then unleashed his fast power punches just a minute into the 2nd round, staggering Julio for what could be his 3rd knock down, before referee Bill Clancy stopped the fight.

Manny Pacquaio won the fight with TKO, retaining his IBF super bantamweight title.