Timothy Bradley (29-0, 12KOs) shocked the world by winning a close twelve round split decision over Manny Pacquiao (54-4-2, 38KOs) to capture the WBO welterweight title. The scores 115-113 for Pacquiao, 115-113 for Bradley and 115-113 for Bradley.
MAIN EVENT:
Timothy Bradley def. Manny Pacquiao via Split Decision.
115-113 Manny, 115-113 Bradley, 115-113 Bradley
UNDERCARD BOUTS:
Jorge Arce ‘NO DECISION’ Jesus Rojas
Randall Bailey def. Mike Jones via KO11
Guillermo Rigondeaux def. Teon Kennedy via TKO5
Ernie Sanchez def. Wilton Hilario via UD
Michael Zewski def. Ryan Grimaldo via TKO3
Andy Ruiz def. Tyler Lawson via UD
Jesse Hart def. Manuel Eastman via TKO1
Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines was stunned by American Timothy Bradley on Saturday, surrendering his WBO welterweight title on a controversial split decision at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
It was Pacquiao’s first defeat since he lost to Erik Morales in Las Vegas in March 2005, ending a run of 15 consecutive wins by the Filipino who has won world titles in an unprecedented eight weight divisions.
“Desert Storm” Bradley, a 5-1 underdog against Pacquiao, improved his record to 29-0 with 12 knockouts, while Pacquiao slipped to 54-4-2 with 38 knockouts.
Judge Jerry Roth (115-113) awarded the fight to Pacquiao while CJ Ross (115-113) and Duane Ford (115-113) gave it to the American, but the crowd responded with boos after 12 rounds which the Filipino had appeared to dominate.
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