Pacquiao - Bradley Fight Result
Manny Pacquiao lost a split decision to Timothy Bradley in the main
event of the HBO boxing pay-per-view (PPV) that took place at the MGM
Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
For the first nine rounds, Pacquiao owned Bradley. Just owned him. Manny
hit harder, hit more, moved better, and all-in-all controlled every
aspect of the bout. He took his foot off the gas in the late rounds, but
even giving Bradley those few, it seemed inconceivable that anyone
could give him a majority. MMAmania.com had it 116-112 Pacquiao, with
the absolute, complete worst possible score being 115-113.
Judges 115-113, 113-115, 115-113 for Bradley.
Bradley won 115-113 on two scorecards. Pacquiao took 115-113 on only one
judge's ledger. MMA Fighting scored the bout 117-111 in favor of
Pacquiao. The victory makes Bradley the new WBO welterweight champion.
Pacquiao appeared to be en route to a clear unanimous decision win.
According to the punching statistics shown in the HBO pay-per-view
broadcast, Pacquiao landed 190 of 493 power punches to Bradley's 108 of
390. In terms of overall punches, Pacquiao also outlanded Bradley: 253
of 751 for Pacquiao, 159 of 839 for Bradley.
Bradley fought more competitive rounds later in the fight, but was
battered early with hard punches. Bradley was never out of the bout, but
was rocked several times and controlled by Pacquiao's superior punching
power.
"It's part of the game," Pacquiao told HBO commentator Max Kellerman
after the decision was announced. "I accept that whole-heartedly. I did
my best, but my best wasn't good enough." Pacquiao did state, however,
he believed he won the fight.
As part of the contractual terms in the signing of tonight's bout, a
Bradley victory meant Pacquiao would earn an automatic rematch November
10th of this year.
Watch Pacquiao vs. Bradley actions below:
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