Pacquiao vs Timothy Bradley June 9th [Las Vegas]
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I don't like all the stuff pacquiao is saying lately he's turning into a god freak and doesn't want to fight no more, says punching eachother isn't good and isn't christian. He's losing his edge.
Pacquiao moving closer to God, Roach concerned
http://www.boxingscene.com/pacquiao-moving-closer-god-roach-concerned--49817
Pacquiao moving closer to God, Roach concerned
http://www.boxingscene.com/pacquiao-moving-closer-god-roach-concerned--49817
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age really depends on the fighter. It's like buying a car - it's all about the millage. Bradley is 28 and in his prime. He hasn't taken any real punishment in his career. Some fighters can be completely shot by that age. Vargas for example was shot by the age of 24 (too many wars) others (like Bernard Hopkins) ca fight well into their 40's and still be dominate because they avoided taking punishment. Pac is probably slipping just a tiny bit, so yeah I'd say Bradley has youth on his side while Pac has the experience.
Bradley is a nice guy, he doesn't really trash talk that much. Also Pacquiao is so nice to everyone I think it's hard for a lot of guys to talk badly about him, and I think they fall into the trap of being friends. Even his arch enemy Marquez was singing karaoke and doing commedy sketches with Pacquiao and they seemed like best friends. The only guy that will talk shit is floyd
Here is a funny skit Showtime did with bradley a few years ago making fun of his trash talking skills:
[video=youtube;qJ9j-dDXG80]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ9j-dDXG80[/video]
Here is a funny skit Showtime did with bradley a few years ago making fun of his trash talking skills:
[video=youtube;qJ9j-dDXG80]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ9j-dDXG80[/video]
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: MANNY PACQUIAO
By John McCormick
JM: Manny, what do you think of Timothy Bradley as a fighter? Manny Pacquiao: “I consider this fight as one of the toughest of my career. Timothy Bradley is undefeated, he is strong, he can punch, and his body is bigger than mine. I think we can give boxing fans a great fight.”
JM: Bradley likes to come forward for the most part, was that part of the reasoning behind choosing him as your next opponent?
Manny Pacquiao: “Exactly, that is exactly why I chose him to be my opponent and I am sure it will be a great fight.”
JM: During the press conference you mentioned that his head-butts may be an issue. How would you go about preparing for that?
Manny Pacquiao: “Yes, I have enough time to come up with a strategy where I can avoid head-butts. I can train to avoid his head-butts. Timothy Bradley is not a dirty fighter, I don’t think the head-butts are intentional but it just his style.”
JM: How many more fights do you see yourself having before hanging the gloves up?
Manny Pacquiao: “Maybe another two or three fights. My kid, the youngest one is eleven years old and he told me that he wants me to retire. He said but before you retire, I want you to fight Mayweather and beat him, then retire. Even my kids want to see me fight him.”
JM: What was the real reasoning behind a fight between you and Floyd Mayweather falling apart this time?
Manny Pacquiao: “The real reason is he doesn’t want to fight. Maybe not this time but some other time he will want to fight. Hopefully we will fight before I retire, but I am hoping for a fight with him in November. I spoke to Floyd last month when he called me in the Philippines. I told him that I wanted to make the fight happen with a split of 50/50 and whatever your requests are for blood testing will be done as long as you agree with 50/50. He told me that he would give me a certain guaranteed amount and no pay-per-view money for me. After that I got off the phone. As long as I am in boxing there is hope that the fight can happen someday.”
JM: I recall an article back in December stating that you would be willing to take 40 percent of the revenue. Was there any truth to that article, and if so why did you change your mind and ask for 50% when the negotiations started again?
Manny Pacquiao: “No, I never said that I would take 40 perecent. I have always said 50 percent of the revenue”
JM: Since you fought Oscar De La Hoya in December of 2008 and made a big splash in the junior welterweight and welterweight divisions, who has your toughest opponent been? What was the most gratifying victory?
Manny Pacquiao: “Miguel Cotto. I say Miguel Cotto because after five rounds, it was still an even fight. He kept up well.”
JM: So, you’re saying Miguel Cotto was a tougher fight for you than Juan Manuel Marquez? Because it certainly didn’t appear so.
Manny Pacquiao: “Yes, Cotto was a tougher fight.”
JM: In closing, off the top of your head are there any other names that you see yourself fighting at 147 pounds besides Floyd Mayweather and Timothy Bradley?
Manny Pacquiao: “No, I can’t think of one” (laughs)'
By John McCormick
JM: Manny, what do you think of Timothy Bradley as a fighter? Manny Pacquiao: “I consider this fight as one of the toughest of my career. Timothy Bradley is undefeated, he is strong, he can punch, and his body is bigger than mine. I think we can give boxing fans a great fight.”
JM: Bradley likes to come forward for the most part, was that part of the reasoning behind choosing him as your next opponent?
Manny Pacquiao: “Exactly, that is exactly why I chose him to be my opponent and I am sure it will be a great fight.”
JM: During the press conference you mentioned that his head-butts may be an issue. How would you go about preparing for that?
Manny Pacquiao: “Yes, I have enough time to come up with a strategy where I can avoid head-butts. I can train to avoid his head-butts. Timothy Bradley is not a dirty fighter, I don’t think the head-butts are intentional but it just his style.”
JM: How many more fights do you see yourself having before hanging the gloves up?
Manny Pacquiao: “Maybe another two or three fights. My kid, the youngest one is eleven years old and he told me that he wants me to retire. He said but before you retire, I want you to fight Mayweather and beat him, then retire. Even my kids want to see me fight him.”
JM: What was the real reasoning behind a fight between you and Floyd Mayweather falling apart this time?
Manny Pacquiao: “The real reason is he doesn’t want to fight. Maybe not this time but some other time he will want to fight. Hopefully we will fight before I retire, but I am hoping for a fight with him in November. I spoke to Floyd last month when he called me in the Philippines. I told him that I wanted to make the fight happen with a split of 50/50 and whatever your requests are for blood testing will be done as long as you agree with 50/50. He told me that he would give me a certain guaranteed amount and no pay-per-view money for me. After that I got off the phone. As long as I am in boxing there is hope that the fight can happen someday.”
JM: I recall an article back in December stating that you would be willing to take 40 percent of the revenue. Was there any truth to that article, and if so why did you change your mind and ask for 50% when the negotiations started again?
Manny Pacquiao: “No, I never said that I would take 40 perecent. I have always said 50 percent of the revenue”
JM: Since you fought Oscar De La Hoya in December of 2008 and made a big splash in the junior welterweight and welterweight divisions, who has your toughest opponent been? What was the most gratifying victory?
Manny Pacquiao: “Miguel Cotto. I say Miguel Cotto because after five rounds, it was still an even fight. He kept up well.”
JM: So, you’re saying Miguel Cotto was a tougher fight for you than Juan Manuel Marquez? Because it certainly didn’t appear so.
Manny Pacquiao: “Yes, Cotto was a tougher fight.”
JM: In closing, off the top of your head are there any other names that you see yourself fighting at 147 pounds besides Floyd Mayweather and Timothy Bradley?
Manny Pacquiao: “No, I can’t think of one” (laughs)'
Fuckin' nuts. A lot of the hotels in Vegas are either sold out, or ridiculously priced for this one.
Bravo to Top Rank for making this fight the same weekend as the Electric Daisy Carnival (supposed to be like 300,000+ in town the same weekend) Idiots!
I paid $270 for a round trip flight from SFO to Vegas. Jeez.
Bravo to Top Rank for making this fight the same weekend as the Electric Daisy Carnival (supposed to be like 300,000+ in town the same weekend) Idiots!
I paid $270 for a round trip flight from SFO to Vegas. Jeez.
I can't wait for this fight as a boxing fan I’m looking forward to it.
In 2007 the lineal 147lb champion fought the 43-0 lineal 140lb champion named Ricky Hatton. The 147lb champion won the fight by KO in the 10th round of an all action fight. To this day the lineal 147lb champion doesn't get the credit he deserves for the big win over the undefeated lineal 140lb Ricky Hatton.
Questions
Will Manny get credit if he beats Bradley? Does Manny have to win by KO to get credit for fighting a 140lb champion?
I will love to see what the so-called unbiased Manny fans have to say about these questions (If Manny wins, does his win get discredited like the 147lb lineal champions win over Hatton gets discredited?)
FYI, If Manny wins this fight it's his best win since Cotto in my eyes.
In 2007 the lineal 147lb champion fought the 43-0 lineal 140lb champion named Ricky Hatton. The 147lb champion won the fight by KO in the 10th round of an all action fight. To this day the lineal 147lb champion doesn't get the credit he deserves for the big win over the undefeated lineal 140lb Ricky Hatton.
Questions
Will Manny get credit if he beats Bradley? Does Manny have to win by KO to get credit for fighting a 140lb champion?
I will love to see what the so-called unbiased Manny fans have to say about these questions (If Manny wins, does his win get discredited like the 147lb lineal champions win over Hatton gets discredited?)
FYI, If Manny wins this fight it's his best win since Cotto in my eyes.
I think it's mostly because Ricky Hatton obviously didn't belong at 147, and his previous fights at that weight before that proved just that. Of course Floyd gets credit for taking Ricky's "0", but at the same time the lineal at 140 doesn't mean jack shit at 147.
Like stated, Bradley is a much better fighter than Ricky, IMO.