Manny Pacquiao Defeats Timothy Bradley: Filipino Wins By Unanimous Decision; Floyd Mayweather Rematch Next?

Manny Pacquiao went through difficult times after losing the highest-grossing boxing match in history against Floyd Mayweather in 2015, as well as the backlash he got after making controversial comments about the LGBT community. Manny Pacquiao can put all of those behind him tonight as he convincingly defeated Timothy Bradley in their third welterweight bout.

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Manny Pacquiao defeated Timothy Bradley Saturday night at the MGM Grand Arena, via unanimous decision, getting a 116-110 score on all of the judges' scorecards, ESPN reports. Manny Pacquiao showed some of his old speed and power when he knocked down Timothy Bradley in the seventh and ninth rounds. But is he going to have a rematch with American rival Floyd Mayweather next?

"Yes, as of now I am retired," Manny Pacquiao said after the fight. "I am going to go home and think about it, but I want to be with my family. I want to serve the people [of the Philippines]." Manny Pacquiao's statement seems to close the door on a rematch with Floyd Mayweather.

.@mannypacquiao on wife Jinkee: Always be my side no matter what." #PacBradley https://t.co/Cgm1VGxpdI — GMA News (@gmanews) April 10, 2016

Manny Pacquiao is running for a senate position for this May's Philippine election. His spectacular win against Timothy Bradley might provide a great boost for his chances of becoming a senator in the Philippines.

Manny Pacquiao won his trilogy against Timothy Bradley, 2-1. He called Manny Pacquiao's performance as quick and explosive, The Guardian reports. Hopefully, we will see Manny Pacquiao put on a quick and explosive performance if a rematch with Floyd Mayweather actually happens.