LAS VEGAS, USA - April 4, 2016 MGM Grand Arena Manny Pacquiao looked like the Pacman of old, scoring two knockdowns en route to a one-sided decision victory over Tim Bradley Jr in their third meeting on Saturday, April 9 (US time) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. All 3 judges scored the fight 116-110 for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao (58-6-2, 38 knockouts) appeared in devastating form as he dropped Bradley in round 7 on a right hook and replicated the feat in round 9 with a series of left hands that sent Bradley's feet over his head.
Bradley (33-2-1, 13 KOs) fought back valiently but was outgunned over the last two-thirds of the fight by the heavy-handed southpaw from General Santos City, Philippines.
Pacquiao and Bradley had each won decisions in their first two fights, with Bradley winning a controversial split decision in their first meeting in 2012 and Pacquiao returning the favor with a unanimous decision in their 2014 rematch.
He declared in public that
he might be his last fight and last farewell fight to his fans around the world a truly boxing legend with heart and pride.His agility, talent and skills being a great boxer alive today still there, the powerful combination has proven when he hits Bradley in 7 round comes across with powerful punches to bring down Bradley to canvass.
After the fight, Pacquiao doubled down on his plans to retire as he seeks a seat in the Philippine Senate in the general elections on May 9.
"I'm going to retire after this. Maybe I can enjoy being retired serving the people in politics or as a private person.
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