Manny Pacquiao beats Timothy Bradley on points in final fight of trilogy with a convincing victory after twice flooring the American before reiterating his desire to end boxing career After tentative opening, Pacquiao knocks down his opponent in the seventh round Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/boxing/article-3532169/Manny-Pacquiao-beats-Timothy-Bradley-points-final-fight-convincing-victory-twice-flooring-American.html#ixzz45PVyNxBe Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook

Manny Pacquiao beats Timothy Bradley on points in final fight of trilogy with a convincing victory after twice flooring the American before reiterating his desire to end boxing career After tentative opening, Pacquiao knocks down his opponent in the seventh round Bradley responds with some fierce punching of his own, but was knocked down again two rounds later All three judges scored the fight 116-110 in Pacquiao's favour Pacquiao was facing Timothy Bradley for the third time in his career Bradley won the first fight via split decision in 2009 at the MGM Grand, before Pacquiao won the re-match in 2014 By TIM DAHLBERG, ASSOCIATED PRESS PUBLISHED: 04:27 GMT, 10 April 2016 | UPDATED: 07:10 GMT, 10 April 2016 84 shares 38 View comments Manny Pacquiao may not be ready for retirement just quite yet. Pacquiao returned from the biggest loss of his career with a bang on Saturday night, knocking down Timothy Bradley twice on his way to a unanimous 12-round decision in their welterweight showdown. Pacquiao shook off the ring rust from a layoff of nearly a year after losing to Floyd Mayweather Jnr to beat Bradley for a second time in the rubber match between the two fighters. In doing so, the Senate candidate in his native Philippines showed he may have to reconsider his plans to retire and devote his full time to politics. Manny Pacquiao knocks Timothy Bradley to the floor as the Filipino fighter rounded off his career with a win in Las Vegas +16 Manny Pacquiao knocks Timothy Bradley to the floor as the Filipino fighter rounded off his career with a win in Las Vegas Bradley was sent to the canvas for a second time in the ninth round, as Pacquiao found a way through the American's defences +16 Bradley was sent to the canvas for a second time in the ninth round, as Pacquiao found a way through the American's defences The pair's previous two fights had seen neither man sent to the floor, but Bradley twice ended up on the canvas in their third meeting +16 The pair's previous two fights had seen neither man sent to the floor, but Bradley twice ended up on the canvas in their third meeting Pacquiao (58-6-2) knocked down Bradley (33-2-1) in the seventh round, though Bradley seemed to have slipped. He left no doubt in the ninth with a big left hand that sent Bradley sprawling. The fight was scored 116-110 by all three ringside judges. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, fights Timothy Bradley during their WBO welterweight title boxing bout Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) Manny Pacquiao vs Timothy Bradley Jr fight RESULT: Filipino... Matchroom Boxing Anthony Joshua v Charles Martin 09/04/16: Picture Kevin Quigley/Daily Mail New IBF world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua vows to... Anthony Joshua rushes to glory as Brit lands the sweetest of... SHARE THIS ARTICLE Share In the final seconds, many in the crowd of 14,665 at the MGM Grand arena were on their feet chanting 'Manny! Manny!' as Pacquiao tried to end the bout with a flourish. He never came close to finishing off Bradley, though he was so far ahead on the ringside scorecards that it didn't matter. If the fight was indeed the end of the 37-year-old Pacquiao's career, it was a remarkable one. Aside from the loss to Mayweather last year he did little wrong in winning eight weight class titles in 21 years as a pro. 'As of now I am retired,' Pacquiao said. 'I am going to go home and think about it but I want to be with my family. I want to serve the people.' Bradley was left on his back by Pacquiao's second knock-down, and it earned the Filipino fighter a unanimous points decision +16 Bradley was left on his back by Pacquiao's second knock-down, and it earned the Filipino fighter a unanimous points decision Pacquiao and Bradley exchange punches in the early rounds, as the pair looked to establish early control +16 Pacquiao and Bradley exchange punches in the early rounds, as the pair looked to establish early control Pacquiao lands with his left hand as he looked to step up the pace after a slow opening few rounds +16 Pacquiao lands with his left hand as he looked to step up the pace after a slow opening few rounds The pair come together in the ring as Pacquiao looked to end his stellar career on a high in what he has said will be his last fight +16 The pair come together in the ring as Pacquiao looked to end his stellar career on a high in what he has said will be his last fight Pacquiao had no problems with the right shoulder he injured against Mayweather as he stalked Bradley across the ring, looking to land big shots. He landed enough of them to make Bradley wary, and the knockdown in the ninth round seemed to take the rest of the fight out of Bradley. 'Manny was strong the entire fight and he was also very patient,' Bradley said. 'I wasn't professional enough to stay patient myself and I walked into shots.' Both fighters took some time to get untracked, with the early rounds offering little action. Pacquiao seemed a bit rusty from his layoff and Bradley was unwilling to get inside and trade punches. Pacquiao began picking up the pace and stalking Bradley, though, coming in behind a right jab and following it with his left hand. In the seventh round, he seemed to graze Bradley with a pair of punches and Bradley went to his knees for what referee Tony Weeks ruled a knockdown. 'He was very quick, very explosive,' Bradley said. Ringside punching stats showed Pacquiao landing 122 of 439 punches to 99 of 302 for Bradley. The 37-year-old, fighting Bradley for the third time, had vociferous support from the crowd in Las Vegas as he fought for the last time +16 The 37-year-old, fighting Bradley for the third time, had vociferous support from the crowd in Las Vegas as he fought for the last time Pacquiao tries to find a way through the American's defences during the welterweight bout in Las Vegas on Saturday night +16 Pacquiao tries to find a way through the American's defences during the welterweight bout in Las Vegas on Saturday night Pacquiao looked to dominate the ring throughout, but Bradley was able to hit back with some strong punches of his own +16 Pacquiao looked to dominate the ring throughout, but Bradley was able to hit back with some strong punches of his own Pacquiao takes on some tips from trainer Freddie Roach between rounds as he began to take control in the second half of the fight +16 Pacquiao takes on some tips from trainer Freddie Roach between rounds as he began to take control in the second half of the fight Pacquiao said before the fight that he felt refreshed after his layoff and stronger than ever. He hadn't scored a knockout at 147 pounds since stopping Miguel Cotto in 2009, and went after Bradley with big left hands to try to break that streak. 'I was looking for a knockout in every round,' Pacquiao said. 'He's a very tough fighter and a very good counter puncher.' Pacquiao, who was guaranteed £5million, was fighting for the first time since losing to Mayweather last May in the richest fight ever. He lost a unanimous decision in that fight, blaming his lackluster performance on the shoulder injury that flared up in the fourth round and required surgery afterward. Still, Pacquiao was a 2-1 favorite against Bradley, who beat him on a controversial decision the first time they fought before losing a unanimous decision in the second fight in 2014. Bradley vowed this would be his best fight, with new trainer Teddy Atlas in the corner giving him instructions. Atlas fulfilled his job, jumping into the ring after each bell to lecture Bradley, sometimes having to be pushed out of the ring by Nevada boxing officials so the next round could start. 'Teddy obviously made a difference,' Pacquiao said. 'This was the best Timothy Bradley I have faced in the three fights.' If it was Pacquiao's last fight, he goes out as one of the biggest pay-per-view attractions in the sport. Pacquiao headlined 22 pay-per-view fights, generating more than 18 million buys and £850m in PPV revenue. His next career probably won't be as lucrative, with Pacquiao running for the Senate in elections next month in the Philippines. Should he win - and he is one of the favorites - it would be almost impossible to remain an active fighter. Pacquiao said in the days leading up to the fight that his family - particularly his wife - wanted him to retire. 'Thank you boxing fans,' he said in the ring afterward. The Filipino star finds his mark despite Bradley's attempt to duck under his right-hander, as both men landed big shots +16 The Filipino star finds his mark despite Bradley's attempt to duck under his right-hander, as both men landed big shots Bradley was twice put on the floor by Pacquiao, as referee Tony Weeks gives him the count during the seventh round +16 Bradley was twice put on the floor by Pacquiao, as referee Tony Weeks gives him the count during the seventh round Pacquiao has Bradley on the ropes, but the American showed plenty of aggression of his own as the fight wore on +16 Pacquiao has Bradley on the ropes, but the American showed plenty of aggression of his own as the fight wore on After being sent to the floor in rounds seven and nine, Bradley knew he needed a knock-out to avoid defeat, and came out swinging +16 After being sent to the floor in rounds seven and nine, Bradley knew he needed a knock-out to avoid defeat, and came out swinging The Filipino fighter waves to the Las Vegas crowd after entering the ring, ahead of what he claims is his last fight +16 The Filipino fighter waves to the Las Vegas crowd after entering the ring, ahead of what he claims is his last fight RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, fights Timothy Bradley during their WBO welterweight title boxing bout Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) Manny Pacquiao vs Timothy Bradley Jr fight RESULT: Filipino... Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/boxing/article-3532169/Manny-Pacquiao-beats-Timothy-Bradley-points-final-fight-convincing-victory-twice-flooring-American.html#ixzz45PVN3b7J Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook Out of the EUSSR, London, 16 minutes ago Now THAT was a fight! Not like the thin gruel of the heavyweight division! ReplyNew210Click to rate Oftenwrong, Sacramento, United States, 42 minutes ago Glad pac didn't throw this match. ReplyNew204Click to rate LOTTIE YAZ, LONDON, United Kingdom, about an hour ago Well done Manny. Now stop, at the top ReplyNew438Click to rate Thriller_in_Manila, Wellingborough - Manila, United Kingdom, about an hour ago Congratulations, Congressman Pacquiao, the pubs will be very full here tonight! ReplyNew846Click to rate Ben. Dover., of Angels, United Kingdom, about an hour ago thank god that was not Floyd. Pac Man needs to dream deeper than that. ReplyNew3418Click to rate kitkat4, Seattle, United States, about an hour ago Pacquiao used to be an incredibly exciting fighter, he should have retired a few years ago, at his peak. Greed kept him fighting until nobody cared anymore... ReplyNew11416Click to rate Big Hulk, Here, United States, about 2 hours ago Good riddance. Only fight I ever wanted Pacquiao to win was against Hatton. I disliked Pacquiao but I hated Hatton. Other than that one fight I've wanted Pacquiao to lose everytime he's fought. ReplyNew17212Click to rate 2 of 3 repliesSee all replies Olympics Fitness, Vancouver, Canada, 18 minutes ago you are a weirdo... why hatton? 02Click to rate JV, Hertfordshire, 16 minutes ago You Americans are very hateful anyway, wondered why most countries hate you guys with a passion even your neighbours north of the border detest you lot. 15Click to rate TORG777, London, United Kingdom, about 2 hours ago Manny has made ALOT of money from boxing ReplyNew2638Click to rate Pete1818, Somewhere, Fiji, about an hour ago Thanks for that bit of info. I feel a lot wiser now! 012Click to rate Mo187, Birmingham, United Kingdom, about 2 hours ago Bradley doing backflips lol ReplyNew476Click to rate Keepbritainclean, Newcastle, United Kingdom, about 2 hours ago Great ! Congratulations packman ReplyNew12106Click to rate View all The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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