WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (L) of the Philippines fights Timothy Bradley Jr. of the U.S. during their title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada June 10, 2012 (Manila time). REUTERS/Steve Marcus
MANILA, Philippines -- Timothy Bradley pulled off an upset against Manny Pacquiao by outpointing the Filipino boxer in their 12-round world title fight in Las Vegas , Nevada .
Judges scored the fight 113-115, 115-113 and 115-113 to award a split decision and the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight crown to Bradley.
It was a sorry loss for Pacquiao who was looking for a spectacular win to boost his chances of getting the elusive super-fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
The loss was Pacquiao’s first in 12 years. He now has 4 defeats against 54 wins and 2 draws.
Bradley, on the other hand, improved his record to 29 wins, 0 defeat and 1 no contest.
