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It was plain as day prior to the fight for June 9. It was a full house for Manny Pacquiao at the Wild Card Gym on Wednesday, May 30, a shine of resiliency, of calmness and tranquility that Manny projected the moment one saw him. He had an inner peace that he was completely ready to tackle the world. For the first time during his training at Griffith Park he was with his kids and wife Jinkee, Manny even had his dog called “PacMan” with him too.

Professional colleagues at the gym were Freddie Roach, Trainer and a recent awardee recipient of the International Boxing Hall of Famer which he credits to Manny Pacquiao; Boboy Fernandez, Assistant Trainer and longtime friend; Rob Peters, body guard and head of security; Robert “Bob” Arum, the founder and CEO of Top Rank.

Alex Arriza, the Strengthening and Conditioning Coach of Manny Pacquiao spoke to SCCPress.com reporter prior to the fight and said, “Manny will be the smarter fighter and Bradley will make it more like a street fighter.”

One of the special highlights for fight night were the two dynamic singers of Filipina and/or Hispanic descents. Jessica Sanchez 16-years-old from Chula Vista the second place finalist for the American Idol sang the American National Anthem and the Philippine National Anthem was sung by Kirby Asunto, 14-years-old from New Jersey. Kirby is the niece of one of Pacquiao’s family member.

The world saw a different image on June 9, Manny Pac-quiao “PacMan” according to the judges split decision lost his WBO Welterweight Title to Timothy Bradley, Jr. “Desert Storm”.

What’s up America? Manny has been fighting boxers from all over the world and the moment the Filipino fighter fights an American fighter, he is downplayed and robbed of his title. This definitely does not speak well of Nevada, Nevada Judges, Nevada Athletic Commission and lastly the sport of boxing.

The irony is that Interim Light Welterweight Title Juan Manuel Marquez and his fans felt that he was the winner last year in November. He felt that he was also duped in November by a decisional lost against Manny but he acknowledged that Manny won to Bradley. However, he did indicate that now Manny will feel what he felt in November.

A fighters vision to win is to have a “demolition instinct” but Manny is in the sport to play and pray. Even his opponent is prayed to not be hurt. He prayed for Timothy Bradley.

Timothy Bradley has earned a fly-by-night fame beating Manny Pacquiao through a split decision that doesn’t make sense to the general public but to the judges who gave its score card which is C.J. Ross and Duane Ford 115-113 for Timothy Bradley. Judge Jerry Roth has 115-113 for Manny Pacquiao.

Even HBO unofficial judge, Harold Lederman and ESPN. com scored 119 – 109 for Pacquiao. Mayweather, Sr., Juan Manuel Marquez, Bob Arum and many boxing professionals and media felt Manny Pacquiao was the winner of the fight.
After the fight, Bradley said, “I want to see the replay and see how I won?” Meanwhile, the crowds were booing because of the scoreboard. However, before the scorecards were released, Bradley said to Arum, “I tried hard but I couldn’t beat the guy.”

Pacquiao looks forward to a rematch already reserved for November 10th for MGM Grand for the second meeting of the two Top Rank promoting fighters. He urges the fans to not hate boxing because of a bad decision.