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Manny Pacquiao beats Timothy Bradly on points

Manny Pacquiao beats Timothy Bradley on points in final fight of trilogy with a convincing victory after twice flooring the American before reiterating his desire to end boxing career
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All three judges scored Pacquiao winner by 116-110 on Saturday in the match between the pair in Las Vegas.

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Pacquiao, 37, knocked down American Bradley, 32, in the seventh and ninth rounds in the third welterweight meeting between the two.

"I've made a commitment to my family that I'm going to retire after this," said Pacquiao.

Pacquiao, who bounced back from a split-decision defeat by Bradley in 2012 with a decisive win two years later, looked the more menacing fighter after a cagey opening round.

Bradley landed occasionally but Pacquiao caught the American on the chin in the second round and stretched his lead further with a knockdown in the seventh.

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A second knockdown followed in the ninth, despite a Bradley left-hook wobbling the Filipino a round earlier, as Pacquiao coasted home in the 66th fight of a career in which he has won world titles at six weights.

"Maybe I enjoy being a retired man, serving the people, helping the people," added Pacquiao, who said before the fight he wishes to concentrate on a political career in the Philippines.

Credit: BBC

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