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Nevada AG clears Pacquiao-Bradley fight, but never interviewed the judges
Many people watching the Timothy Bradley-Manny Pacquiao fight believed the underdog stole the welterweight belt during the match, but the Nevada attorney general has said after a review that no crime occurred.
"Pacman," as Pacquiao is affectionately known by fans, appeared to dominate Bradley during the 12-round match at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, but the judges decided otherwise. Two ruled the fight 115-113 for the American boxer, while the other judge gave the score 115-113 for the Filipino champion.
After the judges' scores were announced, many in the sold-out crowd voiced displeasure.
Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto said "there doesn't appear to be any facts or evidence to indicate that a criminal violation occurred" in a letter sent Wednesday to Top Rank fight promoter Bob Arum. Arum had asked for an investigation into the matter after the fight, which he said made him ashamed of boxing.
Last month, the World Boxing Organization had five international judges watch the video of the fight and rescore it. They all gave the match to Pacquiao, though the decision had no impact on changing the final outcome
Although in many ways the matter may be settled, that doesn't mean everyone is happy. Fans and sports blogs ripped the investigation, noting that although the attorney general's office spoke to the referee in the match, they never spoke to any of the three judges who scored the match.
But concerns about the fight were voiced long before that, beginning with Bradley posting on Twitter a photo of a rematch poster before the first fight even took place. Most fans griped that surely, if Pacquiao had won, there'd never be a need for a rematch.
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Bradley, a native of Cathedral City, California, remained unbeaten with 29 wins, along with one no-contest.
Pacquiao suffered his first loss since 2005.
In the Philippines, where Pacman is worshiped, there have been accusations of foul play. A Filipino congressman called the fight "rigged." Rep. Joseph Victor Ejercito told the local media, "It's obvious that Pacquiao was ahead. I can't see how he lost."
Pacman' loss leaves Philippines fans stunnedÂ
"People were in shock and disbelief," said Lito Tacujan, sports editor of the Manila-based Philippine Star daily. "Everybody felt furious with the result. They thought the match result was set up or scripted."
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And this is why I stopped watching boxing a long time ago
Of course. Bradley won the fight.
Yes, of course, he did... Pigs fly too...
It's too bad that stupid isn't a crime. This country would be a lot better off.
"Last month, the World Boxing Organization had five international judges watch the video of the fight and rescore it. They all gave the match to Pacquiao, though the decision had no impact on changing the final outcome."
Lol shocking. What a corrupt sport.
No more corrupt and rigged than the NBA! All sports are big money, and wherever there's money, there corruption.
I like both fighters, however, Pacman definitely won this fight. I think Manny should be given the victory.
If ANYONE actually watched the whole fight, you could see that Bradley was the better boxer. Every punch that pacman threw was weak or blocked. I am a huge Pac man fan, but I knew as soon as the bell rang, that pac man had lost.
jason bourne wrote, "I am a huge Pac man fan, but I knew as soon as the bell rang, that pac man had lost."
you knew this? how? you must be part of the conspiracy.
Bradley had weak punches, just like the girl he is, he never hurt the PacMan, while the Pacman almost dropped this Sissy in 2 different rounds!
Do any serious fight fans actually believe that boxing is Not fixed? There hasn't been an honest prize fight since Jess Willard beat Jack Jonson in 1915. Watch UFC if you want real fighting. Impossible to fix and the athletes are far more talented.
Why the attorney general didn´t even bother to question the judges, considering more than 90% of the people believe Pacquiao won that fight? Even WBO international expert judges concluded the same that Pacquiao should win the fight. Before the Attorney General ruled out, she should investigate first those 2 judges and asked them what they saw that they declared Bradley the victory which far different from millions of people who watched the fight. It seems she´s not doing her job properly, but knowing now her name, I´m not surprised after all.
How can you conduct an investigation where the primary suspects were never questioned? Take your pick
1. AG in the bag?
2. AG lazy?
3. AG does not know Investigation 101?
All of the above.
I told the PacMan to do just enough to "get the Win." The judges were bought and paid for so you insipid boxing fans could have a rematch, and then, a rubber match, so both these guys could get ALL the $$$ in your wallets!
Listen up Everyone... Can you spell REMATCH.. The Boxing World is hurting for better talent and great fights.. Its pay day heaven for all party's.. More hype means More Money.. Everyone involved will make twice as much the second time around. Can you say "laughing all the way to the bank".Its like going to the Doctor. They dont get paid for the cure, they get paid off the treatment.. "Another vist to the ring" Ask Don King....
I used to love boxing. That's why never wanting to see another "championship" bout feels so awful.
Don King would be proud. Not that it really matters but I watched the fight and thought Bradly barely won. I think this is all for show.
What a farce. It's perfectly legal (established in US court cases) for the NBA, Nascar, even pro boxing officials to determine the outcomes of their own events. For example, the NBA commisioner can and has ordered referees to throw games.
Read or Youtube "The Fix is In" and learn that pro sports are as fixed as the stock market is.
Boxing is now officially dead
What did you expect. And if you care or if you are an avid supporter of the sport, you are just part of the problem