Bradley is a legit welterweight now he was a welterweight champion when Pacquiao beat him.
As for Rios and Chris, comes down to a lack of Top Rank welterweights. Al Haymon has every welterweight that Pacquiao hasn't already fought - Thurman, Alexander, Khan, etc.
That's why I said pages ago if Pacquiao doesn't get this Mayweather fight he's screwed as far as his next opponent goes. The only guys left are 135/140, Crawford and Garcia (although Garcia is currently trying to get out if his contract and sign with Haymon I believe). Ruslan. And shitty ass Vargas. So in that sense I do agree with you there us a real sense of urgency and Pacquiao should sign a contract even if it's a low ball offer because he's got no one else to fight. I'd negotiate as best as possible and take the best deal they can get.
As for Rios and Chris, comes down to a lack of Top Rank welterweights. Al Haymon has every welterweight that Pacquiao hasn't already fought - Thurman, Alexander, Khan, etc.
That's why I said pages ago if Pacquiao doesn't get this Mayweather fight he's screwed as far as his next opponent goes. The only guys left are 135/140, Crawford and Garcia (although Garcia is currently trying to get out if his contract and sign with Haymon I believe). Ruslan. And shitty ass Vargas. So in that sense I do agree with you there us a real sense of urgency and Pacquiao should sign a contract even if it's a low ball offer because he's got no one else to fight. I'd negotiate as best as possible and take the best deal they can get.
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