Timothy Bradley To Return Belt To It's "Rightful Owner"

On Monday following his jaw dropping split decision win over Manny Pacquiao, Timothy Bradley posted on his Facebook the following words:

"After reviewing the tape over 10 times, and listening to what all my fans and haters had to say about the fight.  I have made a decision, I shall return this belt to its true, and rightful owner. ..."

The gesture (as nice that it is), ultimately is meaningless as regards to the books.  ON RECORD, Manny Pacquiao still was served a horrendous LOSS - not by Bradley, but from the judges. 

In combat sport, or any sport where judging is at play - as an athlete you need to put out your absolute best.  Prove and show without any doubt that you deserve the win. 

Unfortunately sometimes the judges pockets are full are so blind that even your best is not enough.

Furthermore, it was an exciting fight and to see a Bradley vs Pacquiao 2 would be an incredible show.  Bradley came to fight, Pacquiao came to fight ... and Floyd Mayweather, Jr : stuck in jail.

Timothy Bradley Facebook Post

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. to fight in May?

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was sentenced to 3 months in jail for his guilty plea to one charge of felony battery and two counts of harassment (which he pleaded no contest) against his ex-girlfriend and verbal threats against their two children.

Instead of being hauled off to jail, Mayweather's attorney asked Las Vegas Judge Melissa Saragosa to delay the start of the sentence.  Looks like that wish was granted.

Turns out Mayweather needs time to train and prepare for his May 5, 2012 fight against an unknown opponent.  Many people are expecting to see World Boxing Organization Welterweight Champion Manny Pacquiao as his prime competitor.  Will it happen?

I doubt it.  Regardless of Mayweather receiving the postponement, of  the amount of time he has to commit, promote and prepare for any upcoming fight.  The chances of him fighting Pacquiao is much or less the same as it has always been... slim to none.

What does that mean for boxing fans around the world?  For the boxing industry?  For all those that could potentially benefit (whether directly or indirectly) from such a fight?

You'll get to see the fight, play it out - over and over again.... In Your Dreams. 

Pacquiao set to fight Mosley - May 7, 2011

Still no sign of a Pacquiao/Mayweather fight in the near future. Instead Manny Pacquiao is to fight Shane Mosley this May 7th in Las Vegas.  Pacquiao's coach Freddie Roach said he'll most likely insist Mosley take a drug test to rule out any steroid use.  In 2003, Mosley admitted to using EPO, a performance enhancing drug.  Earlier this year,