Saturday, June 9, 2012

Live Blog: Bradley shocks Pacquiao to win WBO welterweight title on spilt decision


Timothy Bradley is still undefeated. Let that soak in for a few seconds and consider his most recent opponent — legend Manny Pacquiao.

Bradley won a split decision Saturday against Pacquiao in a shocking result at the MGM Grand Garden Arena to win the WBO welterweight title, taking a battle of several apparent close rounds to hand Pacquiao his first loss in 16 fights and seven years. C.J. Ross and Duane Ford had it 115-113 in favor of Bradley; Jerry Roth scored in 115-113 for Pacquiao. (I had it 116-112 for Pacquiao).

A chorus of boos are filling the arena as Bradley is interviewed in the ring — a clear sign several also had Pacquiao winning comfortably. When Pacquiao was interviewed, the pro-Pacquiao crowd were wildly in support, especially when he says he think he won the fight.

source: lasvegassun.com