Pacquiao-Bradley Presser

[Kev]

Gotta sell the fight I guess saying things like “Bradley is dangerous…We are nervous for signing a fight with Bradley…We don’t know what can happen…” blah blah blah. Only Pacquiao, his team, and fans, make it seem as if it’s really the biggest threat out there. Really, what threat can a soft puncher bring?

Pacquiao by KO/TKO.

Bradley may not be a knockout puncher but he certainly puts the heat on people. He forced Devon Alexander to mentally quit. He was battering Nate Campbell who had to pretend that blood was pouring into his eye in order to get out of the fight on a cut. Hre stopped Casamayor.

Watch his fight highlight with Peterson.



It's ridiculous to think this is an easy fight or that Bradley is not a dangerous fighter. He really is.

[ICB]

I don't think Timothy Bradley is exceptional in any one area, but he is a good all rounder a bit like Evander Holyfield. We've seen Timothy Bradley improve and we've seen many different sides to him.

We've seen him show heart against Kendall Holt, we've seen his boxing skills vs Peterson, Abregu, and we've seen he can get down and dirty when he needs to aka Nate Campbell fight.

I personally don't think he has the tools to beat Manny Pacquiao, but its an interesting fight and i'll be very interested in it.

[Kev]

I think he's a real live threat. I must admit I thought Marquez would be an easy night's work for Manny. This is the first fighter that I really thought might beat him.

I don't think an upset is out of the question here.

For me it's a much more interesting fight than Floyd vs Cotto which to me is a routine 12 win for Floyd, or a late ko if Cotto actually fights to win.

[ICB]

I think he's a real live threat. I must admit I thought Marquez would be an easy night's work for Manny. This is the first fighter that I really thought might beat him.

I don't think an upset is out of the question here.

For me it's a much more interesting fight than Floyd vs Cotto which to me is a routine 12 win for Floyd, or a late ko if Cotto actually fights to win.

I don't see it Bilbo i don't think he has enough power or speed, he can box but it's not like he's exceptional boxer like Mayweather for example. He probably has enough tricks to last 12 rounds and do himself proud, but i don't see that he does anything that special that he can really threaten Pacquiao.

[TheMacMagician]

I think he's a real live threat. I must admit I thought Marquez would be an easy night's work for Manny. This is the first fighter that I really thought might beat him.

I don't think an upset is out of the question here.

For me it's a much more interesting fight than Floyd vs Cotto which to me is a routine 12 win for Floyd, or a late ko if Cotto actually fights to win.

Gotta agree with you here Bilbo. I'm really looking forward to this fight. I think Bradley's movement can be a real pain in the ass for Pacquiao, he has an awkward defensive style with his ducking and head movement. He struggles with JMMs movement akways keeping him off balance so who knows. Pac throws alot of shots and reaches so leaves himself open for the counter if clever ebough. Pac was off balance something terrible in their last fight. Against Bradley for certain he wont be meeting someone who is plodding forward like Margarito, Clottey, Hatton or a dead De La Hoya. Even Cotto boxed well against Manny. It was getting involved that spoilt that for him.

I say Pacquiao takes this via Split decision with Bradley's stock still rising regardless.

[Master]

I think he's a real live threat. I must admit I thought Marquez would be an easy night's work for Manny. This is the first fighter that I really thought might beat him.

I don't think an upset is out of the question here.

For me it's a much more interesting fight than Floyd vs Cotto which to me is a routine 12 win for Floyd, or a late ko if Cotto actually fights to win.

Gotta agree with you here Bilbo. I'm really looking forward to this fight. I think Bradley's movement can be a real pain in the ass for Pacquiao, he has an awkward defensive style with his ducking and head movement. He struggles with JMMs movement akways keeping him off balance so who knows. Pac throws alot of shots and reaches so leaves himself open for the counter if clever ebough. Pac was off balance something terrible in their last fight. Against Bradley for certain he wont be meeting someone who is plodding forward like Margarito, Clottey, Hatton or a dead De La Hoya. Even Cotto boxed well against Manny. It was getting involved that spoilt that for him.

I say Pacquiao takes this via Split decision with Bradley's stock still rising regardless.

Disagree with the pair of you, Cotto v Floyd is by far the more interesting fight.

[TheMacMagician]

I think he's a real live threat. I must admit I thought Marquez would be an easy night's work for Manny. This is the first fighter that I really thought might beat him.

I don't think an upset is out of the question here.

For me it's a much more interesting fight than Floyd vs Cotto which to me is a routine 12 win for Floyd, or a late ko if Cotto actually fights to win.

Gotta agree with you here Bilbo. I'm really looking forward to this fight. I think Bradley's movement can be a real pain in the ass for Pacquiao, he has an awkward defensive style with his ducking and head movement. He struggles with JMMs movement akways keeping him off balance so who knows. Pac throws alot of shots and reaches so leaves himself open for the counter if clever ebough. Pac was off balance something terrible in their last fight. Against Bradley for certain he wont be meeting someone who is plodding forward like Margarito, Clottey, Hatton or a dead De La Hoya. Even Cotto boxed well against Manny. It was getting involved that spoilt that for him.

I say Pacquiao takes this via Split decision with Bradley's stock still rising regardless.

Disagree with the pair of you, Cotto v Floyd is by far the more interesting fight.

Well, i think you've been watching too much porn Master and its warped your brain. I guess we dont have a huge amount of time till we find out. I don't see Cotto's lower output or speed to be anything for floyd to be bothered by. Bradley, on the other hand, while he doesn't have a huge punch, he has the volume, accuracy and defensive skills to cause Manny problems. Just sayin.

[Majesty]

Bradley didn't even look that good against a Casamayor stoned out of his mind. Nate Campbell was a lightweight and past his prime. I don't buy this fight as being all that hard for Pacquiao honestly. At worst we'll get one or two headbutts. But I don't see this as being a hard fight for Pacquiao. Bradley was ALWAYS gonna fight Pacquiao next ever since he signed with Top Rank.

Also Roach can take digs at Mayweather all he wants, May 5th was the date, Pacquiao and his promoter turned to every excuse not to fight him then so I dunno why they still ride this "Mayweather doesn't wanna fight us" stuff. Couldn't they find something stronger to sell Pacquiao on now? Why is it all these Top Rank fighters from Margarito to Pacquiao ride this whole "The guy Mayweather doesn't wanna fight" wave? It gets old.

[jrdenn]

I won't be shocked to see PB get this upset and ruin any shot at a $50 mill payday to fight PBF.

[Kev]

I think he's a real live threat. I must admit I thought Marquez would be an easy night's work for Manny. This is the first fighter that I really thought might beat him.

I don't think an upset is out of the question here.

For me it's a much more interesting fight than Floyd vs Cotto which to me is a routine 12 win for Floyd, or a late ko if Cotto actually fights to win.

Gotta agree with you here Bilbo. I'm really looking forward to this fight. I think Bradley's movement can be a real pain in the ass for Pacquiao, he has an awkward defensive style with his ducking and head movement. He struggles with JMMs movement akways keeping him off balance so who knows. Pac throws alot of shots and reaches so leaves himself open for the counter if clever ebough. Pac was off balance something terrible in their last fight. Against Bradley for certain he wont be meeting someone who is plodding forward like Margarito, Clottey, Hatton or a dead De La Hoya. Even Cotto boxed well against Manny. It was getting involved that spoilt that for him.

I say Pacquiao takes this via Split decision with Bradley's stock still rising regardless.

Yeah I really think Bradley has the tools to spring the upset. He's in his prime. Never been beat, fights every fight like it's his destiny to win it. He really believes in himself and despite people saying he has no power I think he actually fights with a vicious style. He knows how to fight rough, to use his head, and take advantage of every trick.

It's a really tough fight for Pacquio imo close to a 50/50 fight.

I can't see Manny stopping him, and I think Manny is slowing down. I'll see what the odds are before the fight and well may have a flutter on Bradley to do it.

[Chino]

Gotta sell the fight I guess saying things like “Bradley is dangerous…We are nervous for signing a fight with Bradley…We don’t know what can happen…” blah blah blah. Only Pacquiao, his team, and fans, make it seem as if it’s really the biggest threat out there. Really, what threat can a soft puncher bring?

Pacquiao by KO/TKO.

Bradley may not be a knockout puncher but he certainly puts the heat on people. He forced Devon Alexander to mentally quit. He was battering Nate Campbell who had to pretend that blood was pouring into his eye in order to get out of the fight on a cut. He stopped Casamayor.

Watch his fight highlight with Peterson.



It's ridiculous to think this is an easy fight or that Bradley is not a dangerous fighter. He really is.

Hhhhmm I am not so sure about Bradley. He’s no journeyman of course but, Iiiiiiii dunno. I find it interesting how Pac, his team, and Arum don’t praise Mayweather as much when talks about their fight comes up but when it comes to facing lesser challenges they talk about how great they are and all the great qualities they have, how big of a threat the fight is, and so on. If Pacquiao faces a guy that can’t punch I can see Pacquiao having no problem receiving one or two punches to penetrate his defense and land his power shots to KO/TKO Bradley.