Palace thanks Pacquiao for ‘winning decisively’ against Bradley

Manny Pacquiao celebrates after defeating Timothy Bradley in the WBO welterweight title boxing bout in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Malacañang on Sunday congratulated champion boxer and Sarangani Representative Manny Pacquiao after he beat Timothy Bradley Jr. in what is supposedly his last fight.

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“Manny Pacquiao has done the Filipino nation proud again by winning decisively against Timothy Bradley,” Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said in a text message.

“We applaud and thank him for demonstrating anew that the Filipino has the courage and skill to compete in the global arena,” he said.

Pacquiao was able to knockdown Bradley twice and was declared winner through unanimous decision of the judges.

After the fight, which was held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Pacquiao gave an emotional farewell.

“Thank you to all the fans of boxing. I really appreciate all your love and support to this industry,” he said. JE

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