In these rarely seen photos, taken by Manny Pacquiao's personal photographer James Dayap, we take a glimpse at the boxer's training regimen for the Timothy Bradley fight in June 2012, which would become one of the most controversial bouts of his career.
Pacquiao trains to battle Bradley —
In these rarely seen photos, taken by Manny Pacquiao's personal photographer James Dayap, we take a glimpse at the boxer's training regimen for the Timothy Bradley fight in June 2012, which would become one of the most controversial bouts of his career.
courtesy James Dayap
Pacquiao was awarded the title "Fighter of the Decade" for the 2000s by the World Boxing Organization (WBO), World Boxing Council (WBC) and the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA).
Pacquiao trains to battle Bradley —
Pacquiao was awarded the title "Fighter of the Decade" for the 2000s by the World Boxing Organization (WBO), World Boxing Council (WBC) and the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA).
courtesy James Dayap
At the age of 14, Pacquiao moved to Manila, the Philippines, and started boxing. For a time, he lived on the streets.
Pacquiao trains to battle Bradley —
At the age of 14, Pacquiao moved to Manila, the Philippines, and started boxing. For a time, he lived on the streets.
courtesy James Dayap
Pacquiao trained in Los Angeles for the welterweight title match against Bradley.
Pacquiao trains to battle Bradley —
Pacquiao trained in Los Angeles for the welterweight title match against Bradley.
courtesy James Dayap
The WBO welterweight title fight was held on June 9, 2012, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao trains to battle Bradley —
The WBO welterweight title fight was held on June 9, 2012, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
courtesy James Dayap
The fight ended with Bradley winning a split decision that sparked controversy throughout the boxing world.
Pacquiao trains to battle Bradley —
The fight ended with Bradley winning a split decision that sparked controversy throughout the boxing world.
courtesy James Dayap