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LAS VEGAS, Nevada: Manny Pacquiao wants another shot at TimothyBradley, and next time he doesn't plan to give the American achance to win over any judges. "I want a re-match," Pacquiao declared after Bradley claimed hisWorld Boxing Organization welterweight world title with a splitdecision victory that stunned many. "That makes me become a warrior in the ring, this coming re-match,because in the re-match my thinking is I don't want to finish thewhole 12 rounds." Pacquiao, considered by many the best pound-for-pound fighter inthe world, had won 15 straight fights dating back to 2005. The unbeaten Bradley -- the WBO light welterweight champion --absorbed punishing blows in almost every round, while rarelyappearing able to hurt the Filipino superstar. Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach said he was surprised when the firstjudge's score was read out, giving it 115-113 to Pacquiao -- whichhe thought was a little close. "It wasn't a good start," Roach said. "It wasn't as bad as theother two." The two other ringside judges scored it 115-113 for Bradley --prompting a chorus of boos in the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Pacquiao said he was so sure he had won the fight that he wasn'teven paying attention when the result was read out. Roach said he didn't know if Pacquiao's narrow decision over JuanManuel Marquez in his last fight in November worked against him onthis night. "I'm not sure if our last fight had something to do with it becauseour last fight was a very close fight and a little controversial. "Did they hold that against us? I'm not sure," Roach said. This time, Roach said: "I didn't see that many close rounds." Roach was heard exhorting Pacquiao to go for a knockout in the 12thround, but he said that wasn't because he thought his fighter wastrailing. "I like knockouts," Roach said. It was an especially disappointing outcome for Pacquiao given hehad hoped for a decisive victory in the wake of his unconvincingwin over Marquez. He came into the fight saying he had been buoyed in body as well asspirit by re-dedicating his life to God, devoting time to Biblestudy and cutting out pursuits including gambling, drinking andwomanizing that had stressed his marriage in the lead-up to hislast bout. While Pacquiao and Roach said the changes had made for far fewerdistractions, there was an odd pre-fight episode in whichPacquiao's entry was delayed and Roach said he couldn't find hisfighter. Pacquiao was located in an adjoining room, warming up hiscramp-prone calves on a treadmill after watching Miami beat Bostonin game seven of the NBA Eastern Conference finals. By the time he made his belated entrance to the ring, Pacquiaoappeared to be in full fight mode. Although Bradley admitted he was impressed by Pacquiao's speed andpower, he didn't make enough of an impression on the judges. "You know, I respect the decision, but 100 per cent I believe I wonthe fight," Pacquiao said. "We have to respect my opponent also. Give credit to him. The fans,in your heart you know who won the fight, but it's OK." - AFP/ck. We are high quality suppliers, our products such as Amino Silicone Manufacturer , Nonionic Softener Flakes for oversee buyer. To know more, please visits Cationic Softener Flakes.
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