Following his disheartening split-decision loss to Timothy Bradley last night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, former champion Manny Pacquiao still seemed a little bit shocked.
Just minutes earlier Pacquiao had produced what looked to be a sound defeat of brave challenger Timothy Bradley over the course of twelve rounds. The three ringside officials watching didn?t agree however, turning in three bizarre 115-113 scorecards, two in Bradley?s favor and one towards Manny, leaving the boxing world with a huge upset.
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Fans and insiders alike began crying robbery but Pacquiao chose to take the high road when speaking on the issue.
?That?s why we love this boxing,? Pacquiao said with sarcasm moments after arriving at the post-fight press conference. ?But I respect the decision, but 100% I believe that I won the fight.? Advertisement
Elaborating further, Pacquiao shrugged the setback off and gave hope for future endeavors.
?We have to respect my opponent also, the decision,? stated Pacquiao. ?It?s part of the game. We accept that. I want to thank everybody for showing the support and I hope you?re not dismayed what the result was. I?m still here. I can fight.?
Coming across as anything but bitter, it was as if the decision didn?t affect Pacquiao the way you would expect.
?I give thanks to God for everything,? said the gracious Filipino congressman. ?And thanks to all the media, the press. Thanks to you, we become popular. My name is written in the history of boxing because of you guys.?
Asked if he was surprised when he heard the scorecards announced, Pacquiao pointed out that he was so sure of victory that he wasn?t even paying attention.
?I don?t listen to the announcer because I believe I won [on] all the judges? [cards].?
