Pacquiao outpoints Bradley and then confirms retirement

Manny Pacquiao (58-6-2, 38 KOs) outpointed Timothy Bradley (33-2-1, 13 KOs) in their third meeting on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Eight-division world champion Pacquiao, who was fighting for the first time since his points defeat to Floyd Mayweather last May, floored the American twice on the way to a unanimous decision victory in what he said was the last fight of his 21-year professional career.
Pacquiao officially won the trilogy 2-1. Bradley was awarded a…

Joshua wins IBF heavyweight title with second round KO

Britain’s Anthony Joshua (16-0, 16 KOs) captured the IBF heavyweight title when he stopped previously unbeaten Charles Martin (23-1-1, 21 KOs) in the second round on Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London.
Joshua stalked the defending champion Martin and landed some good rights in the opening round which moved the American southpaw backward. Martin patiently waited to counter and did land a left hand before the bell to end the first session.
But moments into the second round, Martin was sent…