Bradley vs. Pacquiao: The Not-So-Sweet Science
Was Pacquiao robbed? Take our poll and share your thoughts.
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Controversial Decision - Saturday night Timothy Bradley ended Manny Pacquiao's seven-year undefeated run to win the WBO welterweight title in a split decision by the judges. "Promoter Bob Arum fumed, the crowd at the MGM Grand arena booed, and Pacquiao seemed stunned when the decision was announced," writes the Associated Press. Do you agree with the decision? Take our poll and see the the fight in pictures. — Deborah Creighton Skinner(Photos AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Entering the Ring - Pacquiao, from the Philippines, arrives for the WBO welterweight title fight against Timothy Bradley, from Palm Springs, California. (Photo: AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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Punch Stats - Pacquiao landed 253 punches, compared to 159 for Bradley, according to Compubox. Though Pacquiao had more punches, two of the three judges said Bradley won. (Photos AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Winding Up for the Punch - When the split decision was announced, the pro-Pacquiao crowd booed loudly, says AP.(Photo: AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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Bradley's Take - Of the controversial decision, Bradley said, "There's three judges out there. ... Two of them felt I won the fight. That's all that counts."(Photo: AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Fighting Back - Bradley goes on the offense against Pacquiao. (Photo: AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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On the Ropes - Pacquiao pummels Bradley. (Photo: AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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Not Pulling Punches - Bradley and Pacquiao trade blows. (Photo: AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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In Their Corners - The boxers return to their corners at the end of the bout. (Photo: AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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Ouch! - Pacquiao connects with Bradley's face.(Photo: AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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