| |
|
WBO: RES IPSA LOQUITOR
By Edward Ligas
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 22 Jun 2012
It's almost two weeks since the controversial fight between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley. Boxing fans around the world are still reeling from the effects of the split controversial decision. Boxing experts, writers and ordinary fans strongly believed that Pacquiao convincingly won the fight. But the Nevada State Athletic Commission has ignored the public outcry and instead stood by the decision of the judges.
However, the World Boxing Organization (WBO), the most prestigious sanctioning body and the leading vibrant boxing organization has created an independent panel composed of five judges to review the controversial fight. After reviewing the fight, the five judge panel scored it 118-110, 117-111, 117-111, 116-112 and 115-113 all for Pacquiao. They were unanimous in their scoring that Pacman won the fight. This proved that the two judges erroneously erred in their scoring. As the amiable and hardworking WBO President Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel would say "the results speak for itself" or res ipsa loquitor. The results certainly affirmed the belief of boxing fans that Pacquiao clearly won the fight. But I did not subscribe to the idea about conspiracy theory nor the incompetence and corruption of the judges. They were just off in their scoring on that night and they acted in good faith and everything was honest mistake.
When Pacquaio was reached for comment on the results he just simply said "I am happy that truth came out." Although the WBO has no authority to reverse or overturn the decision, their noble effort is a step forward to build the confidence of the boxing fans and prevent the same controversy in the future.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Edward Ligas.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
IBF Pan Pacific champion Vince Paras set to face unbeaten OPBF champion Aoi Yokoyama in Kyrgyzstan
, Sun, 22 Mar 2026King James sets NBA all-time record for most games played
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sun, 22 Mar 2026Loaded boxing schedule
By Joaquin Henson, , Sun, 22 Mar 2026WEIGHTS, IMAGES, RUNNING ORDER AND THE LAST WORDS AHEAD OF ADAMES VS. WILLIAMS IN ORLANDO
, Sat, 21 Mar 2026COPPER BOX ARENA FIGHT NIGHT: WEIGH-IN RESULTS AND RUNNING ORDER CONFIRMED AS LIDDARD AND DENNY FACE-OFF FOR FINAL TIME
, Sat, 21 Mar 2026Weights From ‘Martinez vs. Aleem’ Event from the NOS Event Center in San Bernardino and Broadcast live on ProBoxTV
, Sat, 21 Mar 2026Jordan Orozco Training Camp Notes
, Sat, 21 Mar 2026Towns vs. Bordin for PAT Belt; De Barbo, Nancholas, Samiei in Supporting Bouts at Brico Santig's Exciting Show in Pattaya Beach, Thailand
By Carlos Costa, , Fri, 20 Mar 2026YOENIS TELLEZ TRAINING CAMP QUOTES
, Fri, 20 Mar 2026Lebron James ties the most game played in NBA history
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Fri, 20 Mar 2026Pichay supports GM Antonio's Australian chess circuit campaign
By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 20 Mar 2026LIDDARD-DENNY PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES IN FULL: EVERYTHING THAT WAS SAID AHEAD OF SATURDAY'S COPPER BOX FIGHT NIGHT
, Fri, 20 Mar 2026Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaiman: The WBC Continues the Fight for the Good of the Sport
By Mauricio Sulaimán, , Fri, 20 Mar 2026AMMO: ADAMES FIGHT WILL BE EXPLOSIVE
, Fri, 20 Mar 2026Carlos De Leon Training Camp Notes
, Fri, 20 Mar 2026The Highly Anticipated Box Fan Expo Invitational 2026 Returns with A USA Boxing Amateur Show
, Fri, 20 Mar 2026Placibe, Sales tops Sprint Challenge
By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 20 Mar 2026Lester Martinez vs. Immanuwel Aleem Los Angeles Media Day Quotes
, Thu, 19 Mar 2026MAPUA, PSKAI R-10 to play in Best of Best
By Lito delos Reyes, , Thu, 19 Mar 2026IIEE Metro East dominates the 4th D’ Engineers’ Darts Cup 2026
By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 19 Mar 2026LIDDARD: WHY I'M RUNNING MATCHROOM HALF MARATHON AFTER TITLE DEFENCE AGAINST DENNY
, Thu, 19 Mar 2026Press Conference Notes: DAZN and Top Rank Sign Multi-Year Rights Deal
, Thu, 19 Mar 2026DAZN and Top Rank announce a landmark multi-year media rights deal bringing elite events and a storied archive to DAZN users worldwide
, Thu, 19 Mar 2026Sampson Boxing Signs Top Junior Lightweight Contender Charly Suarez to a Promotional Contract
, Thu, 19 Mar 2026THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 17 MARCH 2026: Collazo Stops Haro; Fundora KO Ruiz; Barboza Outpoints Sims; Cacace UD Dickens
By Eric Armit, , Wed, 18 Mar 2026 |
|
|
|
|
|
