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Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley defeats Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao via controversial split decision

by Rommel R. Llanes posted on June 10, 2012  STATS: 20159 Views | 28 Comments

Sarangani Province Congressman Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao (left) is now the former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Welterweight Champion, as Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley wins in a split decision in their match today, June 10 (June 9 in the U.S.) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

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Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon mula nung 2005, nakatikim ng pagkatalo ang Pambansang Kamao na si Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao sa kamay ng Amerikanong boxer na si Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley.

Si Bradley na ngayon ang may hawak ng World Boxing Organization (WBO) Welterweight Championship belt na naagaw ni Pacquiao mula sa Puerto Rican boxer na si Miguel Cotto nung 2009.

Split decision ang panalo ni Bradley na nakakuha ng dalawang mataas na score mula sa dalawa sa tatlong judges ng boxing match.

Binigyan nina Duane Ford at C.J. Ross ng scores na 115-113 si Bradley, habang parehong score din ang ibinigay ng judge na si Jerry Roth, pabor naman kay Pacquiao.

Si Bradley ay umakyat ng timbang sa welterweight (147 lbs) mula sa pagiging light welterweight (140 lbs).

Pareho na ngayong hawak ni Bradley ang WBO Light Welterweight at Welterweight Championship belts.

Matapos ang unang laban niya bilang welterweight kay Argentinian boxer Luis Abregu nung Hunyo ng nakaraang taon, agad na hinamon ni Bradley si Pacquiao para sa isang title match.

Ginawa niya uli ang paghamon kay Pacquiao nung Nobyembre ng nakaraang taon, matapos niyang talunin via Technical Knock-Out (TKO) ang Cuban boxer na si Joel Casamayor sa round 8.

Si Manny naman ay huling nakatikim ng pagkatalo mula sa unang laban niya sa Mexicanong si Erik "El Terrible" Morales nung 2005 sa timbang na super featherweight (130 lbs) sa pamamagitan ng unanimous decision.

Dalawang beses pang nagkalaban sina Pacquiao at Morales kunsaan dalawang beses ding tinalo ng Pilipinong boxer ang Mexican boxer.

DELAY BECAUSE OF BASKETBALL GAME. Nagpahayag ng pagkairita ang American commentators na nagko-cover ng laban nina Pacquiao at Bradley nang hindi agad nagsimula ang laban ng dalawang boksingero.

Tinapos daw muna kasi ng Pambansang Kamao ang panonood ng basketball game ng Boston Celtics laban sa Miami Heat sa dugout nito. 

Kilalang Celtics fan si Pacquiao na nakatikim pa ng bisita ng buong team pagkatapos ng laban niya kay Oscar dela Hoya nung 2008.

Natalo ang Celtics laban sa Miami sa score na 88-101.

Kabilang naman sa celebrities na namataan na nanonood sa MGM Grand Garden Arena ay ang Pacquiao fan at Hollywood actor na si Mark Wahlberg, ang Bourne Legacy actor na si Jeremy Rener, former boxing champions Mike Tyson, Julio Cesar Chavez, Chad Dawson, Roy Jones Jr., at ang buong U.S. boxing team sa 2012 London Olympics.

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  • 28  donnalbmc

    06/11/2012 | 12:21 PM
    StocksAndBonds, i agree 100 when you said it's time for Manny to hang the gloves. Last night, BOXING died. I read an article from one sports columnist that Manny gave Boxing, a dying sport, the CPR it needs, but last night, boxing fans were treated like idiots by this so-called judges..did they really think boxing fans were that stupid? i don't think anybody in his right mind will ever watch boxing again.. and to pay PPV? that's hold-up in broad daylight! anyway, CONGRATS MANNY 'cause you certainly won the fight last night..check out the polls worldwide 95 said you did...professionals and fans alike agree..thank you for giving much honor to our country. at a time when being "wrong" is popularly being justified to be right, thank you for standing by your principles. some quarters think your "principles" cost you the title last night...oh well...
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  • 27  donnalbmc

    06/11/2012 | 12:03 PM
    so sad that some people seem to be happy for an obviously rigged decision.. don't hate the man for running for congress and winning...those who voted for him have as much right to choose their representative as you do... don't hate him for having a TV show....if nobody will watch then it will air no more.. don't hate him for singing to audiences...these audience chose to listen to him sing...let them be entertained..diff'rent folks, diff'rent strokes.. don't hate him for embarking on several businesses..he wants to earn an honest living for his family..i'm sure you do, too.. Finally, don't hate Manny for showing to the world how much he loves GOD...even atheists have the right for not believing... Last time i checked, the Philippines was still a FREE COUNTRY, that time too, people were saying a lot of Filipinos have crab mentality...it seem to me nothing much has changed...
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  • 26  aiveec

    06/11/2012 | 10:00 AM
    showbizwatcher, Manny and the other boxers are very expensive "toys" then because they earned MILLIONS OF US DOLLARS for being "toys" as you call it.
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  • 25  ShowbizWatcher

    06/11/2012 | 08:53 AM
    I saw this coming... 'Yung pekeng panalo niya over Marquez last year, alam kong may kapalit 'yon. Heto na nga, sa kaniya naman ginagawa 'yon. Unti-unti nang tatanggalin sa kaniya ang lahat ng materyal na bagay na tinamasa niya sa lahat ng kaniyang pagkapanalo sa larong boxing. I'm sure nakaplano ang lahat ng ito. Sila ang magpapasiya kung hanggang kelan nila hahayaang magtamasa si Manny ng karangyaan at katanyagan. Sila rin ang magpapasiya kung kelan nila ito babawian ng mga bagay na ipinagkaloob nila dito. It's all part of a big game. The players are just toys to this group of people controlling the situation. We all are.
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  • 24  StocksAndBonds

    06/11/2012 | 05:04 AM
    A long time coming. He should've lost in the Marquez fight but it was delivered to him on a silver platter. I'm his fan but I must admit, his skills are declining. Maybe because of age? Or his schedule? You can't have multiple careers. He's a boxer, a politician, en entertainer. He has to pick one and excel in it. If he's tired then leave and go on to the next. The typical Jack of all trades master of none. He can only excel in one field and tank in the rest. It's not a good idea to fight mayweather because that will be a walk in the park for him. Retire now manny, while you're still considered by many as one of the best. Your legacy in boxing incomparable and you gave us all utmost pride. Unfortunately, it's now time to hang the gloves.
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  • 23  canada26F

    06/11/2012 | 02:03 AM
    If I'am Bradley, this is his great opportunity to make a difference and be a good example to Americans. Show America that our "American Pride and Freedom" still exist - DO the RIGHT thing Bradley - give back the belt to the real Champ! May God Bless your heart!
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  • 22  canada26F

    06/11/2012 | 01:58 AM
    yes - a Joke yes - Rigged yes - Fixed yes - Corrupted yes - Robed yes - Injustice w/o a doubt! The worse judging history in WBO = Boxing RIP. To WBO = "you just got robed by the Americans". I'm ashamed to be in American soil!
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  • 21  MontoGawe

    06/11/2012 | 01:49 AM
    Finally! Hope this defeat deflates some of his airs i.e. political ambition, wanton ways, diva-attitude let others wait while I finish my business. His holier-than-thou bible quoting gambit should likewise be toned down. He should learn to really live his faith without ramming it down people's faces. Go back to his original humble and unassuming beginnings. As for his boxing, all is not lost. He earned millions, and that is losing like a winner.
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  • 20  bhengot

    06/11/2012 | 01:29 AM
    starking, you are pathetic
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  • 19  petiteclau

    06/11/2012 | 12:55 AM
    So disappointed with this fight.....you still the big winner Manny mabuhay....
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  • 18  Hanana_tnt

    06/10/2012 | 11:04 PM
    westbourne: bakit walang masyadong comments dito saan na yong mga kapuso? ng tatago? hahahaha lol-> hindi ba pwdeng WAG na isali ang network war dito?laban ng pinas yun at kung hindi sinumang kapuso o kapamilya network okay?
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  • 17  dikit007

    06/10/2012 | 11:01 PM
    In my honest opinion, Manny lost to Marquez last november and felt that the latter was robbed. Its so sad that Manny lost but there's a saying, What goes around must come around.
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  • 16  daffodils87

    06/10/2012 | 10:33 PM
    Good!
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  • 15  pearl102

    06/10/2012 | 09:48 PM
    Congratulations Manny. Win or lose I am still proud of you being Pilipino!!! I hope marami pang sumunod na katulad mo na nagbibigay ng karangalan sa ating bansa at hangaan sa buong mundo.
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  • 14  pearl102

    06/10/2012 | 09:40 PM
    Eh ano naman kung mangaral siya eh di huwag mong pakinggan kung ayaw mo at huwag mo ring panoorin para hindi ka naiinis. Ikaw ang nagbibigay ng INIS sa sarili mo. Papatayin mo ang sarili mo sa sama ng loob dahil lang kay Manny. Yung sa mga gusto nyang gawin ay wala kang pakialam...ang lahat ng tao ay free na gawin ang gusto nilang gawin sa buhay nila.
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  • 13  starkings

    06/10/2012 | 09:20 PM
    pearl102 ang point ko lang kung boxing, boxing muna, at pagkatapos ng boxing or pag retired na sya dun sya mag concentrate sa ibang bagay, sana naman nakuha mo punto ko., Yun nga kinaiinisan ko eh, nakahawak lang sya ng biblia I think less than 6 months pa lang,at yun nangangaral na, may lay hands pang nalalaman. Sana nakuha mo punto ko.. saka mahilig syang magpapaimbabaw pag bible pinag uusapan. Kung npanood mo lang pangangaral nya, maiinis ka dahil MALING MALI pangangaral nya ng bible.
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  • 12  pearl102

    06/10/2012 | 08:54 PM
    10 starkings 06/10/2012 | 07:34 PM BUTI NGA SAYO NATALO KA... andami mo kaseng gustong pasukin..hindi ka na lang mag concentrate sa boxing career mo, lahat pinasok mo, Politician, Actor, Singer, Host, Lt Reserved Colonel, Bible, Ambassador, Preacher, Faith Healer...sana matalo ka sa 2013...ARAL sayo yan.. -----------------------------------------Anong klaseng tao ka...natalo yung tao tuwang tuwang ka pa. Ano namang paki mo kung gusto nyang gawin lahat yung mga binanggit mo? ANG SAMA NG UGALI MO!!!
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  • 11  westbourne

    06/10/2012 | 08:39 PM
    bakit walang masyadong comments dito saan na yong mga kapuso? ng tatago? hahahaha lol too bad lutong luto ang laban... from jessica to pacman..... basta sa mata ng tao win si pacman...
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  • 10  starkings

    06/10/2012 | 07:34 PM
    BUTI NGA SAYO NATALO KA... andami mo kaseng gustong pasukin..hindi ka na lang mag concentrate sa boxing career mo, lahat pinasok mo, Politician, Actor, Singer, Host, Lt Reserved Colonel, Bible, Ambassador, Preacher, Faith Healer...sana matalo ka sa 2013...ARAL sayo yan..
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  • bryzanX

    06/10/2012 | 07:23 PM
    Why isn't this a "HOT" topic? Dahil ba natalo si Pacquiao?
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