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Pacquiao trains to battle Bradley

Updated 1602 GMT (0002 HKT) May 9, 2013

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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.
Photos: Pacquiao in training
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.
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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).
Photos: Pacquiao in training
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).
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At the age of 14, Pacquiao moved to Manila, the Philippines, and started boxing. For a time, he lived on the streets.
Photos: Pacquiao in training
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.
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Pacquiao trained in Los Angeles for the welterweight title match against Bradley.
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Pacquiao trains to battle Bradley – Pacquiao trained in Los Angeles for the welterweight title match against Bradley.
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The WBO welterweight title fight was held on June 9, 2012, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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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.
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The fight ended with Bradley winning a split decision that sparked controversy throughout the boxing world.
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Pacquiao trains to battle Bradley – The fight ended with Bradley winning a split decision that sparked controversy throughout the boxing world.
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