First Pacquiao Loss in 7 Years Enrages Fans; Rematch Agreed
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Manny Pacquiao lost his first bout in seven years, a split decision to unbeaten Timothy Bradley that enraged fans of the Philippine boxer, setting the stage for a rematch in November.
“Pac-Man was cheated,” said Karen Selevares, using the nickname of the fighter who’s become a national hero in the Southeast Asian nation. “They’re probably setting up a rematch,” said the 29-year-old housewife, who took her 6-year-old son to a live screening of the fight two hours ahead of time to get good seats.