The WBO has confirmed what everyone already knew ... Manny Pacquiao has won his party earlier this month.
Manny Pacquiao says he wants a rematch with Timothy Bradley after the panel of five judges assembled by the WBO championship committee unanimously in favor of hunting in the Philippines in a video review.
Pacquiao said Thursday he would prefer a rematch, instead of giving Bradley the welterweight title of the WBO, who won a split decision, because "people would think I just grab."
The panel of five judges to review all scored the fight of Pacquiao - 117-111, 117-111, 118-110, 116-112 and 115-113. At the meeting on June 9 in Las Vegas, said the judge Jerry Roth 115-113 for Pacquiao, and Duane Ford and CJ Ross had the same result for Bradley. The Associated Press scored it 117-111 for Pacquiao.
"My fans need not worry. Let's get this title," Pacquiao said.
The WBO was unable to reverse the outcome of the fight.
Bradley was strong in the latter stages, winning five of their last six matches on two cards and four in the third. He won 115-113 on two cards, while the third was lost by the same margin. The Associated Press had Pacquiao winning 117-111.
The dispute meeting has concluded a streak of 15 straight victories dating back to 2005, Pacquiao has become a superstar of boxing and became a national hero in the Philippines.
"I thought I won the fight," said Bradley. "I did not think was as good as everyone says it was. I did not feel its power."
Ringside statistics showed Pacquiao 253-159 twice after landing to Bradley, who promised before the fight to win the title of the 147 pounds of Pacquiao. The statistics have shown that Compubox Pacquiao landing more blows in 10 of 12 rounds.
Bradley was so sure I had tickets printed in large size for a rematch on November 10, likely to happen now.
June 9, Bradley was awarded a split decision Saturday night and ending the fighting Filipino remarkable seven-year unbeaten.
The promoter Bob Arum was smoking, the crowd was shouting at the MGM Grand, Pacquiao and seemed surprised when he announced the decision.
Arum said that there would be a rematch in November, although he criticized the way the decision fell to the floor.
"I've never been ashamed of the sport of boxing as I am tonight," said Arum, who handles both fighter.
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