There was the usual hype to promote the fight and the Manny Pacquiao fans where all eyes on the outcome of this fight. Marquez ended the Pacquiao - Marquez match up with a big bang by knocking out Manny Pacquiao, who took several seconds before he came to. For Timothy Bradley, the controversial and questionable decision has been a shadow that loomed over Bradleys boxing career.
I personally believe that either one of this boxers will be a good return grudge fight with Manny Pacquiao. I wanted Timothy Bradley to win on this one, with the reasoning that he can be matched with Manny Pacquiao, so we can all have a concrete final resolve as to who is really the best of this two fighters. After that he, Pacquiao, can fight Juan Manuel Marquez again and hopefully claim back what Manny Pacquiao lost to Marquez, big time.
Going back to Bradley - Marquez, when the bell rang both fighters came out strong. On the second round, I noticed that Bradley was fighting very much like Floyed "Money" Mayweather when the later fought Marquez. Posting at an angle with the shoulder high covering the chin, not engaging but jobbing and picking his punches and hitting the target anytime he wanted to. Bradley toyed and taunted the older Marquez, who was so focused with knocking out Bradley that he threw his right hook, the same punch that downed the famed Pacquiao, but could not land on target. To me it seemed that the older Marquez lost patience and at the same time lost the drive to win. I felt that he seemed wanting to win but did not have enough fire power to conquer Timothy Bradley.
I do agree with the split decision, though it seems like Bradley is getting to be known as the Split Decision Champion. Bradley fought a smart, intelligent fight and prevailed. Now, I will be waiting for the matched up between Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios in November i Macao and if Pacquiao wins that fight, then maybe the Pacquiao - Bradley 2 will happen.
As usual, I welcome comments and request from all of you. I will try my very best to bring to you interesting topics and events. Please enjoy the collection of photos taken at the fight by photographer Nikon Torres..........
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