Bradley retains jr welterweight crown, TKOs Casamayor

Timothy Bradley retained his World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight title after posting an eighth-round technical knockout win over Joel Casamayor Sunday (Manila time) at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. Bradley and Casamayor fought in the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez main event. Bradley, one of the fighters being considered as Pacquiao's next opponent, remained undefeated recording his 12th KO win and 28th overall. The 28-year-old Bradley sent Casamayor three times down to the canvas in rounds five, six and eight. Casamayor was even deducted one point for holding in round four. He suffered his second KO loss and sixth overall against 38 wins (22 KOs) with one draw. — JVP, GMA News