adminLAS VEGAS. — Manny Pacquiao crowned his 21-year professional career with an emphatic victory over Tim Bradley on Saturday night, delivering a vintage performance before saying a farewell to boxing.
Pacquiao — fighting for the first time since his defeat to Floyd Mayweather last May in the “Fight of the Century” — knocked down Bradley twice on his way to a unanimous decision.
The judges’ scorecards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena told the story of Pacquiao’s dominance in the non-title welterweight duel, with the 37-year-old eight-division world champion winning by identical margins of 116-110 on all three cards.
Pacquiao had insisted Saturday’s bout — the 66th of his career — will be his final fight before he focuses on his political career in the Philippines, where he is seeking election to the Senate next month.
Many ring-watchers, however, are sceptical, believing he may well be tempted to extend a career which has seen him earn more than $500 million.
Yet asked afterwards if he planned to stay retired, Pacquiao replied: “I think so. I’ve made a commitment to my family that I’m going to retire after this. — AFP.
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