By Bob Velin, USA TODAY
Updated 3h 7m ago
By J. Scott Applewhite, AP
Bradley was awarded a split decision victory in a fight that most observers thought was a lopsided victory for Pacquiao, who landed nearly 100 more punches than Bradley.
"I feel confident there has been nothing untoward but if an investigation makes everyone feel better, do the investigation," Reid, the Senate majority leader, told reporters at his weekly press conference. It was first reported in the Las Vegas Journal-Review.
The Attorney General's office confirmed on Tuesday that Bob Arum and Top Rank submitted a complaint about the decision. Arum promoted the fight, and represents both fighters.
"We are treating this complaint like any other complaint our office receives," Jennifer Lopez, a spokesperson for the Nevada Attorney General's office, told USA TODAY Sports. "We will review the information submitted and take appropriate action if necessary."
Reid, 72, is a former boxer who once served on the Nevada Athletic Commission and has judged fights. He is often ringside at big fights in Las Vegas, but skipped this one because of his wife's birthday.
"From all the reports I've seen by people on the outside who saw the fight, who attempted to be fair and judge the fight, Pacquiao won the fight. Now, I understand how upset everybody is," said Reid, who is a friend of Arum's and was endorsed by Pacquiao before winning re-election in 2010.
"Remember this fight involved hundreds of millions of dollars, As I said I am confident there was nothing untoward. I think people just make bad decisions in a lot of things they do including judging fights. But it doesn't hurt to clear the air and take a look at this."
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