Manny Pacquiao was definitive that he is retiring. He is running for the Senate in elections on May 9.
“I was looking for a knockout every round. His style is to counter punch. But I countered him. He was different to the last two fights, and he improved. I can still fight – but I made the decision to retire tonight, work for my people and spend more time with my family.” 5:28AM Pacquiao defeats Bradley in ‘final fight’
Official score – all three judges had it 116-110, 116-110 and 116-110 for the Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao
I scored it 115-112 to Pacquiao. Closer, but he clearly won the fight. 5:26AM Round 12
Smart fight from Pacquiao. Has boxed well. Has Bradley’s number. Good right from Bradley, which Pacman walks into. Sneaky left from Pac. They tie up. Left right from Pacquiao. Final minute. They tie up again. Left from Pacquiao. Bradley throws wildly and a counter left sends Bradley in a mess, tangled up in the ropes. This was a clever fight from Pacquiao. Two knockdowns tonight and he really does have Bradley’s number.
Score: Pacquiao 10-9.
