I can see how you support this notion. Its not far fetched and the scenario is entirely possible. My only issue is even with a decreased manny punch resistance, I'm not sure if Bradley has or ever had the pop for it.

As a side note, I also wonder about bradley's punch resistance. Socks/no socks aside, Manny never seemed to have any trouble finding bradley... and it was another roach plan/ fighter that slurred his speech. Marquez changed the dynamic by changing his game. NOt sure if bradley's capable of doing the same. Just my opinion of course