30 Days Left - Timothy Bradley’s Greatest Performances

HBO boxing presents “Timothy Bradley’s Greatest Hits”. 

We never heard of Timothy Bradley until his breakout against Manny Pacquiao. Here are the highlights of his past performances and his winning streak.

On July 17, 2010 Timothy Bradley defeated the Argentinean fighter Luis Carlos Abregu in a 12 round unanimous decision win at the Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California. 

On January 29, 2011, the two undefeated light welterweight fighter (Bradley vs Alexander) faced each other in an epic battle which ended in a 10th round technical decision win in favor for Timothy Bradley.

The Cuban fighter Joel Casamayor challenged Timothy Bradley on November 12, 2011 at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada for the WBO junior weltweight title but he failed to get the win. Joel Casamayor is an Olympic Gold medalist in 1992 Barcelona Spain in a bantamweight division. But Casamayor was defeated by Bradley via 8th round Technical Knockout win.

The fight which make Timothy Bradley famous is fighting the Filipino 8th time world champion Manny Pacquiao. It happened last June 9, 2012 at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada for the WBO welterweight title. Timothy Bradley took the belt in a split decision win over Manny Pacquiao.

32 Days Left – Pacquiao vs Bradley 2 with Max Kellerman

Max Kellerman believes that the Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao is now softening and that the killer instinct was gone. Timothy Bradley also said that the “Eye of the Tiger” of Manny Pacquiao was nowhere to found. 

During that interview, as a boxing blogger I also believe that Manny Pacquiao is not serious in this fight. He only wants to prove to everyone that he can give a good “SHOW” to the viewers. Honestly I am not in favor with his answer, we fans needs to see a boxing not a comedy show or whatsoever. Manny Pacquiao’s hunger days are gone; he isn’t as hungry fighter as before. I know Manny Pacquiao is a God Fearing person but it is boxing, it is a sport so don’t show any sign of weakness in this kind of sports.

For Timothy Bradley’s side, he is focused and determined to prove to everyone that he’s the best fighter out there. I honestly believe that Timothy Bradley will come out victorious this time without any controversy. Bradley’s eyes looked so eager, his will to fight and win was seen in his eyes. 

I am not Bradley’s fans but we’ll never know who will come out victorious. 

Here’s the interview of Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley with Max Kellerman

34 Days Left – Timothy Bradley’s determination will make him victorious

Everyone one thinks that Timothy Bradley is the underdog of their rematch against Manny Pacquiao but they’re wrong. As a boxing fans and a boxing blogger I know that Timothy Bradley will prove to everyone that he never give up and he will come out victorious. We all know for a fact that Bradley won the first fight against Manny Pacquiao but that was a controversial result knowing that Manny landed more punches against Bradley. But when I was watching the reply, there’s no doubt that Bradley almost dominated every single rounds even if Pacquiao tend to be more aggressive than Bradley.

Knowing Manny Pacquiao’s speed is his only advantage against the strength, power and determination of Timothy Bradley. The reigning WBO welterweight champion is still has the advantage because of his youth, his defensive ability and his killer instinct.

One thing that I learned from their first fight is that Manny Pacquiao is getting slower and weaker while Timothy Bradley is getting stronger and more effective fighter than Manny Pacquiao. I am no fans against Timothy Bradley but I respected him as a boxer because of his skills.

Although Manny Pacquiao is one of the greatest boxer I ever know, it doesn’t mean that he will easily demolished Timothy Bradley. 

Manny Pacquiao vs Timothy Bradley rematch is on April 12, 2014 at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States and will be aired by HBO pay-per-view.

36 Days Left– Pacquiao wanted to win all 12 rounds if knockout doesn’t worked

Manny Pacquiao is expected to be aggressive this time saying he wanted to set goal to win all 12-rounds against Timothy Bradley on April 12, 2014 at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States for the WBO welterweight championship.

The Filipino boxer says in an interview that during their first fight, he dominated mostly of the rounds maybe 10 out of 12 rounds but it wasn’t enough for the judges, so this time he needs to stepped up and need to control all rounds. 

That decision is necessary if Plan A doesn’t work which is to knockout Bradley as much as possible. But Manny Pacquiao will have a hard time defeating Bradley especially knocking him out because of Bradley’s extraordinary strength and his unusual boxing defense.

Manny Pacquiao’s performances are getting weaker and he becomes lazy fighter which is obviously seen when he loses to Timothy Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez. For me, Pacquiao is not as confident unlike before because he really wanted to cover up his pretty face and avoid any damage to it. Boxing not unlikely a sport nowadays, it is much as considered as business. 

The fight is getting nearer and more exciting to the fans especially for me. Can’t wait to see it.

37 Days Left– Miguel Cotto choose Manny Pacquiao over Timothy Bradley

The former light middleweight, welterweight, light welterweight and middleweight champion Miguel “Junito” Cotto (38-4-0) from Puerto Rico is picking Manny Pacquiao over Timothy Bradley in their upcoming match on April 12, 2014 at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States for the WBO welterweight belt.

Miguel Cotto is the former opponent of Manny Pacquiao last November 14, 2011 at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA who lose via Technical Knockout for the WBO welterweight title. Cotto believes that that the Filipino Congressman can defeat Bradley this time. Miguel Cotto is under the supervision of his trainer/coach Freddie Roach.

Miguel Cotto told in an interview that even if they have the same coach they still have different boxing gym and they didn’t spar yet. Miguel Cotto denies sparring Pacquiao even if both of them have incoming fights because of different training schedules. 

Miguel Cotto’s last opponent was against Delvin Rodriguez which was easily dominated by Cotto and won via Technical Knockout for the WBO light middleweight title.

Meanwhile Miguel Cotto next opponent is against Sergio Gabriel Martinez (51-2-2) on June 7, 2014 at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States for the WBC middleweight title.

46 Days Left – Manny Pacquiao may retire after rematch against Bradley

Pacquiao vs Bradley 2 - We all know that our stamina change as we grow older, this is normal for everyone and all things must come to an end.  Sad to say for Manny Pacquiao and all his supporters, his boxing career maybe in dilemma on April 12, 2014.

No doubt about it, the Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao is an 8th time WBO world champion rated at flyweight, super bantamweight, featherweight, super featherweight, lightweight, light welterweight, welterweight, light middleweight.  Even if it was a controversial decision, Manny Pacquiao already lost to Timothy Bradley last June 2012.

As I was searching in the internet for some reactions, almost everyone believes that Manny Pacquiao will win the fight, except for the legendary boxing commentator/writer Larry Merchant. Although he still fan of Pacman, but he believes that Timothy Bradley could easily win the fight.

Larry Merchant said that Timothy Bradley is a younger fighter, smarter, stronger and more determined than Pacquiao. Bradley is an undefeated fighter which proves to everyone that wherever he goes, he will be successful. Even though Timothy Bradley does not have a natural talent compared to Pacquiao, but he works his ass off to become unbeaten fighter.

If Manny Pacquiao loses to Timothy Bradley on April 12, 2014, Pacman will consider it as a first step to his retirement because nobody wants to see his fight again.

50 Days Left - Slim Chance for Bradley to win against Pacman

Pacquiao vs Bradley 2 - With a few days remaining before the rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley, a lot of speculations are beginning to come-out. This because of the controversial results during their first fight which resulted into a split decision in favor for Timothy Bradley. 

According to what boxing experts and coach, fans and viewers, Bradley has no chance of defeating the Filipino pride Manny Pacquiao. Because I am not impressed with Bradley’s recent matches against Juan Manuel Marquez and Provodnikov and with his slow performance I think it is not enough to dominate over Pacman. 

But because of this criticism he received during his fights against Manny Pacquiao, Juan Manuel Marquez and Provodnikov fuels him to be stronger, and determine enough to retain his WBO welterweight belt.  

But even if Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is coming out as a champion, this rematch will determine a lot to in regards to his career. Manny Pacquiao got knockout by Juan Manuel Marquez during their 4th fight but he manage to defeat Brandon Rios last 2013 in Macau via unanimous decision and retain his form. But this doesn’t made him a winner because after his two consecutive defeats he manage to find an opponent that only had a little chance of defeating him. If Manny Pacquiao really wants to prove everyone that he is the no.1 pound for pound boxer then he needs to get the job done against Timothy Bradley. 

51 Days Left - Pacquiao vs Bradley Breakdown

The rematch between Manny Pacquiao (55-5-2) and Timothy Bradley (31-0-0) is now set on April 12, 2014 at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Manny Pacquiao was defeated in a split decision against Timothy Bradley for the WBO welterweight championship. So I’m going to point out the facts about the fight, Manny Pacquiao throws a lot of punches in every round and Timothy Bradley stay on defense all the way with some counter-punches only but a lot boxing experts, fans, viewers watched and it was clear cut winner in favor for Pacquiao. 

To start, Timothy Bradley received a gift while Manny Pacquiao was robbed in my opinion. But who knows, that the rematch won’t turn out differently? Timothy Bradley has already improved his boxing skills and maybe could pull off an upset against Manny Pacquiao this time. We all know that Manny Pacquiao has the speed advantage and Bradley barely hiding himself with some counter-punches but that is not the case when he is fighting against Juan Manuel Marquez, Bradley landed more punches and out-boxed Marquez but had fewer power punches connected. 

For Bradley vs Provodnikov fight, it is a clear win for Bradley. I saw Bradley throwing more punches and more power punches which left Provodnikov swelled and bruised his face.

And for Mannny Pacquiao, he was brutally knockout by Juan Manuel Marquez during their last fight in June 2012. We saw Pacquiao comfortably throwing more punches but Marquez was not careless enough and throw a winning knockout punch in the last second during the 6th round of the fight.

And his fight against Brandon Rios, we saw a different Manny Pacquiao, he is more careful this time and more aggressive which give him a unanimous decision win.

52 Days Left - Timothy Bradley looking for a knockout against Pacquiao

Pacquiao vs Bradley 2 - A rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley are now set on April 12, 2014 at MGM Grand Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, and Timothy Bradley’s coach Joel Diaz said that they’re going for a knockout win.

Joel Diaz believes that Timothy Bradley might have a hard time winning the judge’s decision against Manny Pacquiao considering Pacquiao is the favorite between the two. And if the rematch ends in a decision, there is a possible chance that Manny Pacquiao will be crowned as a champion considering that boxing is now a business and is because “there’s more money to be made in Manny Pacquiao”.

So, to prove who the better fighter is, then a knockout is a must for Timothy Bradley.  Joel Diaz is confident that Manny Pacquiao will have a hard time fighting against Timothy Bradley considering Bradley’s training even if the welterweight champion (Timothy Bradley) suffered an injury on his feet after the fight against Manny Pacquiao.

The trainer believes that a knockdown or a knockout is a must for both fighters to please everyone especially the judges. 

During their last match, Bradley didn’t feel any knockout punch and maybe Manny Pacquiao already lost his motivation and his killer instinct is gone. 

Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley’s last match ended in a controversial decision. Manny Pacquiao is aggressive and landed more punches comparing to Timothy Bradley but the judges awarded Bradley as a winner.

53 Days Left - Manny Pacquiao signed a two-year $75 million contract with Top Rank

Pacquiao vs Bradley 2 - The 8th time world boxing champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao of the Philippines has reportedly signed a two year $75 million contract extension with Top Rank promotions according to reports.

Manny Pacquiao’s contract with Top Rank promotions will expire at the end of this year 2014 and reportedly agreed to spend the remaining years of his boxing career under the Bob Arum’s Top Rank Promotions.

If that deal has been finalized, then if would go a long way towards helping Manny Pacquiao’s tax problems because the Philippine government froze all his accounts. And if Pacquiao does re-sign with Top Rank then there’s a possible chance of fighting boxer like Floyd Mayweather, Danny Garcia, Saul Alvarez, Amir Khan, Adrien Broner, and Lucas Matthysse. Garcia, Broner, Canelo and Matthysee might have a chance of fighting Pacquiao if their promoters at Golden Boy Promotions could work with the Top Rank Promotions and if Mayweather’s promoter will work on Top Rank Promotions.

For me, boxing fans have no problems watching Pacquiao fighting boxers like Provodnikov, Rios, Alvarado or Bradley but if they continue fighting them repeatedly without any reasons then fans will get bored. It would be great if Bob Arum could add more fighters so that Pacquiao does not stuck with the same old guys because there is no point fighting guys with same result or dull performances.

54 Days Left - Provodnikov: Pacquiao Should be Aggressive against Bradley

Pacquiao vs Bradley 2 - The former WBO welterweight and WBO light welterweight champion Ruslan ”Siberian Rocky” Provodnikov (23-2-0) from Russia worried  about Manny Pacquiao’s performance on the ring, the stated that Pacquiao should be aggressive enough to avenge his loss to Bradley last June 2012.

Ruslan Provodnikov knows both fighters, Provodnikov was a sparring partner for Pacquiao before his fight against Bradley and Provodnikov is close to winning against Bradley during their fight last March 2013, he even knocked down Bradley during the last round but loss via unanimous decision in favor for Bradley.

At one point, Ruslan Provodnikov even considered Pacquiao as his next challenger but Pacquiao settled for a rematch against Timothy Bradley.

Even though Manny Pacquiao emerged to dominate the whole 12 rounds during their last fight, Pacquiao did not go for a knockout that resulted into a questionable split decision. Provodnikov said “I think if Pacquiao will not be aggressive, then he will see exact thing that we saw in their first fight”.

Manny Pacquiao already promised to do all the best he can and will try to knock out Bradley to avoid any questionable decisions.

Provodnikov said that “Pacquiao has a slight advantage to win. On the other hand, if the fight remains close then Bradley has a good chance to win”. 

55 Days Left - Pacquiao vs Bradley 2 - Who is the underdog?

Pacquiao vs Bradley 2 – Timothy Bradley (31-0-0) was surprised that he is the underdog against Manny Pacquiao (55-5-2) in their upcoming fight at MGM Grand Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on April 12, 2014. The fact that Timothy Bradley won the fight against Manny Pacquiao last June 2012 and Pacquiao just got knocked out by Juan Manuel Marquez (55-7-1) and Timothy Bradley beat Marquez is hilarious to Bradley’s camp.

Everyone especially Bradley’s camp thinks it is hilarious how the people select Manny Pacquiao to win the fight considering how he beat Pacquiao and Marquez.

Timothy Bradley will try to end the speculations and prove to everyone that he is better than Pacquiao. Either way, it is Pacquiao or Bradley likely going to win convincingly enough to please the viewers worldwide.

For years, it is known that human’s get weaker starting in their 30’s and considering Pacquiao’s Age at 35 years old while Timothy Bradley 30 years old, it might not be easy for Pacquiao. However, Pacquiao’s speed is always the advantage for him while Bradley’s young age and determination is his key to win the fight. 

For Pacquiao, he should learn a big lesson by realizing that he can’t afford a wreckless fight because of his knockout loss to Marquez. Pacquiao must be aggressive enough to impress the judges and win the fight. For Bradley, defense is the key and a counter attack enough to hurt Pacquiao.

Pacquiao vs Bradley 2 on April 12, 2014

Pacquiao vs Bradley 2 - 2 years after an awkward 12-round split decision in favor to Timothy Bradley, Manny Pacquiao takes on Timothy Bradley in a rematch for the WBO welterweight title happening on April 12, 2014 at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada. Everyone knows that Pacquiao should have won the fight and was not even a close fight, but the decision is final and unappealable. 

Manny “Pacman”Pacquiao’s (55-5-2) recent fight is a unanimous victory decision against Brandon Rios (31-1-1) for the vacant WBO International welterweight title held in Cotai Arena, Venetian Resort, Macao S.A.R, China, it is the only loss against Brandon Rios. It was an easy fight for Pacquiao because Rios fell during the early round because of Manny’s strong jabs and straight right to the body. Pacquiao dominated the entire bout and not giving any chances for Rios, it was Pacquiao’s strong athleticism and confidence that make him the champion.

Juan Manuel Marquez defeated Manny Pacquiao by knockout with only one seconds left during the sixth round. Manny Pacquiao outboxed Juan Manuel Marquez during the entire bout but a lucky punch turned the fight in favor for Marquez. And it was considered the Fight of the Year and a Knockout of the Year by Ring Magazine. 

Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley (31-0-0) is an undefeated fighter for California, USA. Timothy Bradley is a two-division world champion (WBO welterweight and 2-time WBC junior welterweight) and still undefeated with 12 KO wins. Bradley stance: Orthodox, height: 5ft 6in and a Reach: 69in. He’s last bout is against Juan Manuel Marquez which turned into a split decision in favor for Bradley.