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Manny Pacquiao’s ‘punching power was stunning’ says legend who claims ‘every connected shot sent a jolt through my head’

Manny Pacquiao shocked a boxing icon with his ferocious power.

Throughout his career, the Filipino has exhibited his dynamite hands, compiling a remarkable highlight reel.

Pacquiao ruthlessly knocked out Erik Morales, rendered Ricky Hatton unconscious, and even stopped Miguel Cotto.

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Manny Pacquiao celebrates defeating Jessie Vargas with his hand held up by the referee and a belt over his left shoulder
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Tim Bradley was blown away by Manny Pacquiao’s power

Tim Bradley fought Manny Pacquiao on three occasions, winning once via controversial decision and losing the other two.

While the American was never finished by his rival, he can still remember just how hard the eight-weight world champion hit.

In an article for ESPN, Bradley explained: “Pacquiao was far harder to hit than I had expected. His punching power was stunning; every connected shot sent a jolt through my head, and even the ones that missed sliced the air like bullets, whistling past my ears.

“When I did land something clean, he would clap his gloves together in defiance as if to say, ‘That all you got’? His stamina was unreal; his engine never stopped running.

“But what truly set him apart, though, was his tenacity and ring IQ. Try repeating a punch pattern twice, and you would find yourself eating a blazing fast counter from an unpredictable angle, his footwork in perfect sync with his hands, in short, explosive, choppy steps.”

Manny Pacquiao face-planted world champion in a forgotten fight

Bradley isn’t the only warrior who’s felt the impact of Pacquiao’s power.

In a tremendous performance, the superstar challenged for the WBC lightweight championship.

Demonstrating his sensational power, Pacquiao scored a face-plant KO.