Live Blog: Tim Bradley upsets Pacquiao
Boxers Manny Pacquiao (L) of the Philippines, and Timothy Bradley of US pose during the weigh-in on June 8, 2012, for their bout at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pacquiao weigh-in at 147 lbs and Bradley weigh in at 146 lbs. Pacquiao will defend his WBO welterweight title against Bradley when the two meet in the ring on June 9 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. AFP PHOTO / John GURZINSKIJOHN GURZINSKI/AFP/GettyImages Credit: Getty/JOHN GURZINSKI
Tim Bradley improves to 29-0 with the win and Manny Pacquiao drops to 54-4-2. There is a rematch clause in the contracts if Bradley wins. The fight is tentatively set for November 10.
So no, Bradley won't be facing Floyd Mayweather Jr. this fall. The judges awarded Bradley the split decision despite the fact he was outlanded, 253-159 (190-108 power punches). The decision won't be as hard to swallow as most people think since there will be a rematch and both fighters are under the same promotional umbrella (Top Rank).
I scored it 117-111 in favor of Manny Pacquiao. The judges scored the bout: 115-113(PAC), 115-113 (Bradley), 115-113 (Bradley)...
There's been a delay. Manny Pacquiao, in addition to watching the end of the Celtics-Heat game, was late getting his hands wrapped and was spending extra time stretching his calf. He's expected to put the gloves on in the next five minutes or so.
It's Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KOs) vs. Timothy Bradley (28-0, 12 KOs) tonight for the Filipino Congressman's WBO welterweight belt. Check back here shortly for more updates and for the live blog.
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