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Pacman wins: Manny Pacquiao dominates Timothy Bradley by unanimous decision, avenges defeat
• LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Nearly two years later, Manny Pacquiao finally got the decision most people thought he deserved the first time against Timothy Bradley.
• Pacquiao won a unanimous decision in his rematch with Bradley on Saturday night, avenging his 2012 loss and claiming the WBO welterweight title.
• Pacquiao (56-5-2) pursued and peppered the previously unbeaten Bradley around the MGM Grand Garden ring with an aggressive effort occasionally recalling the Pacman in his prime. Bradley fought back with counterpunching and elusiveness, but Pacquiao kept up his attack while Bradley (31-1) struggled down the stretch.
• In the same arena where the fighters met for their first bout, Pacquiao left little doubt about the result -- although that's what he thought last time, too. Bradley's split-decision victory astonished most ringside observers, who felt Pacquiao had earned a clear decision.
• "I knew I had to do more in this fight than I did in the last fight," Pacquiao said.
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Today in History
The Associated Press
• Today is Palm Sunday, April 13, the 103rd day of 2014. There are 262 days left in the year.
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• Today's Highlight in History:
• On April 13, 1964, Sidney Poitier became the first black performer in a leading role to win an Academy Award for his performance in "Lilies of the Field." (Patricia Neal was named best actress for "Hud"; best picture went to "Tom Jones.")
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• On this date:
• In 1613, Pocahontas, daughter of Chief Powhatan, was captured by English Capt. Samuel Argall in the Virginia Colony and held in exchange for English prisoners and stolen weapons. (During a yearlong captivity, Pocahontas converted to Christianity and ultimately opted to stay with the English. )
• In 1742, Handel's "Messiah" had its first public performance in Dublin, Ireland.
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