After a winning streak of 7 years in boxing, Manny Pacquiao lost to Timothy Bradley by a split decision during their recently concluded fight on June 9, 2012 at the MGM Arena. There's a lot of speculations and different views about the fight, where Manny landed more cleaner blows than Bradley, while Bradley had a lot of thrown punches than Manny, and so on and so forth.
But there were judges and its their duty to come up with the decision. What others may think doesn't really matter for them. It was their sole judgement, whatever their reason maybe, for choosing Bradley to win the match. Nonetheless, I want to share my views about the fight.
Much bigger expectations from Manny. After his no knockdown fight with Marquez, the judges, as much as all the viewers, were expecting Manny to step up and do a more convincing winning performance above the ring. Seeing more aggressiveness from Bradley, especially from the later rounds, might had gotten the attention and votes of the 2 judges.
Focus on the fight. Even though its just a game, I can just imagine myself beating up a person or getting beaten up by someone, in front of my young children. With all the blood coming out and other stuff, not to mention thinking about other controversies and big expectations. I don't know about, Manny, but me, I can't focus with all of that. Though its not an excuse.
Finding that lost spark. Manny is still young to retire. His game wasn't that bad, he was not knocked down and there was not even a portion in the fight that he was really overpowered by Bradley. I think this loss by Manny will bring out that desire and hunger to win again, which someone won't feel especially when your on top.
The power of prayer. We are so used to Manny winning every fight he had that we forgot to pray for him. Remember how each and everyone offer a simple prayer for Manny's victory on his previous fights especially when he was still beginning to fight internationally? I bet, there were more praying for Bradley during their fight.
Morale check. Not so many people are talking about the fight. For a long time, Manny Pacquiao always had been our nation's pride. Because of him, many Filipinos around the world are proud of their being a Filipino or having a Filipino blood. It's because of him, Filipinos found confidence to succeed in different fields around the world. It's because of him that we are again recognized in the world map, giving due recognition to our cities not frequently heard by other countries. I guess we are just sad about Manny's loss. But life must go on, looking forward for the rematch this November.
Heads up, guys, Manny Pacquiao is the only 8 Division World Champion. It will be a while before someone can even match that. To Manny, you will still be our champion, win or lose. Yahweh bless.
The power of prayer. We are so used to Manny winning every fight he had that we forgot to pray for him. Remember how each and everyone offer a simple prayer for Manny's victory on his previous fights especially when he was still beginning to fight internationally? I bet, there were more praying for Bradley during their fight.
Morale check. Not so many people are talking about the fight. For a long time, Manny Pacquiao always had been our nation's pride. Because of him, many Filipinos around the world are proud of their being a Filipino or having a Filipino blood. It's because of him, Filipinos found confidence to succeed in different fields around the world. It's because of him that we are again recognized in the world map, giving due recognition to our cities not frequently heard by other countries. I guess we are just sad about Manny's loss. But life must go on, looking forward for the rematch this November.
Heads up, guys, Manny Pacquiao is the only 8 Division World Champion. It will be a while before someone can even match that. To Manny, you will still be our champion, win or lose. Yahweh bless.
Let there be a rematch, and let's just let it go.
ReplyDeleteYes, Manny is our champion win or lose! And just the thought of how much prestige and pride he brought to our country we should be forever grateful of all his sacrifices. His name will forever be remembered whether he decide to retire soon or not.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to say things which we haven't actually seen and heard. Whatever it is, it's between to them who know the truth. I honestly didn't watch the match because of social media bombasts. Anyhow, I'll watch the rematch.
ReplyDeletePacquiao dominated the earlier rounds but slowed down in the latter rounds with Bradley taking the last three rounds, I guess that was the reason why the judges saw Bradley as the winner.
ReplyDelete..still the statistics and numbers shown; and the judges decision doesn't match.. weird results!
ReplyDeleteBob Arum = Mafia
ReplyDeleteI have heard Manny Pacquiao lost :-( I cannot stand to watch boxing :-( it is way too much brutal for me :-(
ReplyDeleteA lost is a lost. Just same as what happened to Pacquiao-Marquez fight. But this time, judges is not on Pacquiao's side. Just a speedy karma. Definitely, Pacquiao won againts bradley as the world believes. But he lost to Marquez as the world believes except Filipinos. Fair enough.
ReplyDeleteI have watched the Pacquiao-Bradley fight and I believe Manny should have won it...
ReplyDeleteCant wait for the rematch! :)
ReplyDeleteThe boxing world is not without underground dealings...Pacquiao might have lost the title but he didn't lose money in it nor the fans supporting him. Oh well!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see Pacquiao convincingly win over Bradley in the rematch with a knockout.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what will happen after the Nevada State Athletics Commission review the fight footage. Would there be a miracle?
ReplyDeleteA rematch would be in order. I'm sure it will happen.
ReplyDeleteThis is all crap and we know it, coz money is all that matters here.
ReplyDeleteIt's over and done with.
ReplyDeleteWe knew who really won and
let's just wait for the rematch.