Flashermac Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Despite landing 94 more punches, the Philippines fighter was beaten for the first time in seven years after two judges scored the bout 115-113 in the undefeated American's favour. ... BBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 A few days ago, it was reported that he was having major domestic problems with his wife. Maybe still having them and distracted him from the fight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huumlaar Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 A few days ago, it was reported that he was having major domestic problems with his wife. Maybe still having them and distracted him from the fight She also got in 73 more punches in their fight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pom Michael Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Cav, actually it was reported that he was having marital problems before the last fight. Now he became almost a born again Catholic (too much to say Born Again Christian for any Filipino) - and was trying to get the impression of his return to "God" etc... Didn't help him - he should go back to his old ways now - why waste your life following any God anyways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiHome Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Manny is now a Filipino Congressman and if anything distracted him it was politics. I have yet to read anywhere that says Bradley should have won the fight. Suspicion is there was a fix in to make sure Manny showed up for the rematch that was already scheduled. TH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 . Didn't help him - he should go back to his old ways now - why waste your life following any God anyways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 LAS VEGAS -- Minutes after Manny Pacquiao entered a post-fight news conference with an unmarked face, his injured opponent Timothy Bradley was wheeled into the same room. ... Las Vegas Hilton Race and Sports Book Director Jay Kornegay said that boxing needs to "change its system," by adding replay or "the punch stats". "It created such an ugly atmosphere in the sports book," Kornegay said. "Many felt ripped off, and I've got to agree. It was a debacle for a sport that can't afford it." Pacquiao now hasn't knocked out an opponent in five consecutive fights. He said meeting Bradley again "would make me become a warrior in the ring. My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted June 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Manny Pacquiao wins WBO after defeat by Timothy Bradley Manny Pacquiao has won a WBO review into his split-decision defeat by Timothy Bradley earlier this month. On the night two judges scored the bout 115-113 in the American's favour, prompting boos around the MGM Grand. The WBO has now met with five international judges to evaluate a video of the fight and they unanimously scored it in favour of Pacquiao. The original result still stands as the WBO does not have to power to overturn it, but a rematch could be ordered. It was a first defeat in seven years for Philippines fighter Pacquiao, who landed 94 more punches than Bradley. Pacquiao is already guaranteed a rematch because of a clause in his contract. According to Bob Arum, the promoter for both fighters, 33-year-old Pacquiao has indicated he would prefer the rematch over Bradley forfeiting the WBO welterweight title. My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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