After 12 rounds, Bradley won a highly controversial split decision to take the WBO welterweight title. [19], However, not everyone was upset by the result. He brought with him world championships in eight different weight classes—a feat unmatched by anyone. Fight promoter Bob Arum was irate, and said that he was worried about boxing's credibility in the aftermath of the decision. 0 of 6. HBO's Max Kellerman summed up the ebb and flow of the fight, per the network's Twitter account: "@Timbradleyjr is doing a lot of good things, but @mannypacquiao is just better so far." [8] All three judges gave the fourth round to Pacquiao, but only one awarded him the fifth. Having watched everything unfold, Yahoo Sports' Chris Mannix questioned why boxing fans needed to see a third fight: This fight isn't bad, but it reaffirms it's pointless. We have to see things now we didn't see the first time we rode the Ferris wheel. Pacquiao is doing everything to prepare one of the biggest fight of his career. Bradley took the first encounter in controversial fashion before Pacquiao cruised in the second, so it’s only right the legend takes a stab at … "Yes, I am retired," he said, per the Guardian's Bryan Armen Graham. This video is made out of sheer comical frustration over the Pacquiao vs Bradley Bout. Check out our Pacquiao vs. Bradley 3 results page to find out what happened on the undercard. During the fourth and fifth rounds, Bradley seemed to be visibly hurting. In turn, Bradley came out of his shell, and the two exchanged glancing blows. The Miami Herald's Ethan J. Skolnick thought Saturday provided more excitement than Pacquiao's last bout: That round was better than all of Mayweather-Pacquiao. The glove weight was set at 8 ounces each. Since their last fight, though, the two stars have been on different trajectories. [7] In the fourth round, Bradley was cautioned for a low blow, and forced on defense throughout. - @Max_Kellerman https://t.co/sOEn0hKou3. According to HBO Boxing, all three judges scored the fight 116-110 in favor of Pacquiao. [8] Bradley left himself too open to counterpunches, and Pacquiao won the round on two of the three judges' cards. [4] He moved better, and got off his own counterpunches. More like stunned. [7] However, Bradley did make good use of the punches he was able to throw, connecting on some of them. Bradley enjoyed a successful spell in the fifth round, landing a few combinations, but he was unable to do much damage to his opponent. "[7], The decision was criticized by many commentators. You say, 'Oh my God, look at that.'. Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley II, billed as Vindication, was a boxing welterweight championship fight for the WBO Welterweight Championship. Following the announcement of the decision, the crowd booed loudly. In the final round, both fighters pushed the action. "[7][14] A few reporters questioned Bob Arum's sincerity in his comments and hinted that he was in on the bad decisions. Updated February 13, 2019 . Pacquiao wanted the 147-pound welterweight limit, which Cotto said was too low for him, and he accepted a fight with Mayweather. READ DESCRIPTION BEFORE VIEWING. Manny Pacquiao answered the questions of his Floyd Mayweather Jr. loss and an 11-month layoff Saturday, scoring two knockdowns en route to a unanimous-decision victory over Timothy Bradley … and full fight preview for Welterweight boxing blockbuster tonight (April 9, 2016), including possible winner -- … In the ninth round, Pacquiao was able to take advantage of Bradley's aggression, and drive him back into the ropes. Pacquiao again defeated Bradley via unanimous decision and knocked him down twice along the way. [4] It was Pacquiao's first defeat in seven years. That's how we have to view Pacquiao. Excitement Is Growing Day By Day About Pacquiao vs Bradley 3 Fight. I wasn't professional enough to stay within myself and I walked into shots. Check out the Pacquiao vs. Bradley 3 undercard live blog below. A younger Pacquiao would've come firing right from the opening bell, but at 37 years old, he too was careful not to get into any troublesome situations. I guess my best wasn't good enough," adding, "He never hurt me with his punches, most of them landed on my arms. Bradley's fight purse will be $4 million. Pacquiao (58-6 … [22], The fight drew 890,000 pay-per-view purchases. [5] Also in the running to face Pacquiao were Lamont Peterson and Juan Manuel Marquez. Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley III was a professional boxing match for the vacant WBO International and Lineal welterweight titles. Garcia was physically ejected from the press conference. ET. Pacquiao vs. Bradley III Fight Result Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley again went the distance, and for the second time in a row, it was Pac-Man … In the end, Bradley won a highly controversial split decision over Pacquiao. He appeared to take control early, beating Bradley on most exchanges. Sensing an opportunity, he continued taking the fight to Pacquiao in the ninth. Cotto had also been in the running to face Pacquiao in a rematch, but Pacquiao and Cotto could not agree on the weight for the fight. Following the event, Bradley announced that he would welcome a rematch,[7] which was also held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 12, 2014. [12] Pacquiao appeared to be stunned by the result. Round 11: Pacquiao still doing the pursuing, Bradley. Pacquiao is still a skilled fighter, though, so he could cash in on at least one more big payday in the ring if he chooses to put the gloves on again. Share Tweet. Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley, billed as "Perfect Storm", was a welterweight title boxing match held on June 9, 2012, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada. By the end of the round, Bradley "looked stunned".[8]. That quickly became the story of the fight as Bradley's deliberate style worked against him. Teddy Atlas wasn’t pleased. But then you get in it and by the time the ride's over, it didn't quite touch the clouds, it didn't quite go 100 miles per hour and you realize it actually stops in spots. [7] "I got my second wind in the sixth round," Bradley said after the fight. Pacquiao vs. Bradley 3 results: Live updates and full fight coverage If Pacquiao is done in boxing, he went out strong Narrowing odds see Pacquiao as slight favorite He signed with Top Rank and was given a co-feature slot on the Pacquiao-Marquez III pay-per-view card in November. Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao, also billed as The Dream Match, was a professional boxing welterweight superfight. 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