In a stunning split decision, judges scored the fight between Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley in favor of the undefeated challenger Bradley. Judges C.J. Ross and Duane Ford gave Bradley 115-113 while judge Jerry Roth scored the fight 115-113 for Pacquiao. According to LA Times, “CompuBox showed Pacquiao connected on 253 punches to Bradley’s 159, with a 63-51 advantage in jabs and 190-108 in power punches.”
Unofficial scores from various commentators and news sources gave Pacquiao the edge winning from 8-4 to 11-1 rounds. When the winner was announced, the crowd booed and were heard on live TV. Bradley, admitted being hurt by Pacquiao a couple of times while Pacquiao said he wasn’t hurt at all and was able to deflect most of Bradley’s punches.
Fight promoter Bob Arum said it was “Unbelievable”.
The Philippine Inquirer painted an accurate picture of the situation by saying, “From the chaotic slums to the swanky sports bars of Manila, Filipinos looked on in horror as Bradley ended Pacquiao’s 15-fight winning streak and seized his World Boxing Organization welterweight title.” in this article.