Due to the backlash against his victory , he entered this fight as if he had something to prove .
This was Timothy Bradley 's first fight after his controversial split - decision win over Manny Pacquiao in June 2012 .
Due to the backlash against Manny Pacquiao 's victory , Manny Pacquiao entered this fight as if he had something to prove .
This was Timothy Bradley 's first fight after his controversial split - decision win over Manny Pacquiao in June 2012 .