Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley put on a fairly entertaining battle last night on HBO pay-per-view, but the quality of the fight is not going to be what anyone remembers about the night. Instead, the focus will be on the bizarre, indefensible split decision that was gifted to Bradley after a fight Pacquiao seemed to clearly win.
Pacquiao Vs. Bradley Results: Boxing Media Twitter Reactions To Bradley’s Controversial Win
Reaction around the combat sports landscape has been extreme. Let’s take a look at some of the shock, anger and frustration shown by boxing writers on Twitter:
@danrafaelespn
Dan Rafael Presser is over. Sense of disbelief by everyone here. This wasn't arguing a close fight. This was outrageous. #PacBradley #boxing
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@badlefthook
Scott Christ I'm not saying being a pro fight judge is easy at all. But I also don't think being a mechanic is easy. If they fuck up my car, I'd be mad.
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@stevemaxboxing
Steve Kim As someone who gave Bradley a great shot beforehand, IMO, the closest it could have been was 115-113 for Pac #boxing #pacbradley
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If you are quitting watching boxing because of this decision, don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out. You're not a #boxing fan
— Gabriel Montoya™ (@Gabriel_Montoya) June 10, 2012
There were a few that felt Bradley had done enough to deserve the victory (Brent Barry, Thomas Hauser and Brian Kenny to name a few) or at least a draw. Here are some reactions from that side of the fence:
I had it the same as CJ Ross and the last judge, shame on the commentators and everyone who had a Pac landslide. Boxing is subjective.
— Danny Flexen (@DannyFlexen) June 10, 2012
@MarkEOrtega
Mark Ortega I'm sure I'm going to get shit flung at me by the rest of the zoo, but I scored this a draw. LOL. 114-114. #boxing #PacBradley
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