PACQUIAO WILL HAVE TO BE MEANER AGAINST BRADLEY THAN HE'S BEEN IN THE PAST

Much has been said about Manny Pacquaio being a nice guy in and out of the ring. Even when his opponents have gotten rough and used illegal tactics against him, he has never been one to retaliate back. A prime example of this was back in 2001 in his fight against Agapito Sanchez. Sanchez hit Pacquiao with low blows numerous times in that fight and even got two points taken away because of it. He also led with his head on more than one occasion as well causing a gash to open up over Pacquiao’s right eye in the second round. The fight ended up being stopped in the sixth round and was ruled a technical draw after going to the scorecards. Sanchez appeared to be intentionally fouling Pacquiao throughout the whole fight. Pacquiao not once ever retaliated back even when his corner advised him too. Trainer Freddie Roach has said himself that sometimes Manny is just too nice.

One person who is not going to be nice once the bell rings on June 9 is Pacquiao’s upcoming opponent: Tim Bradley. Bradley has been accused on more than one occasion of using questionable tactics in the ring, particularly with his head. Bradley is no stranger to head butts, as they have happened many times in his fights before. It’s really hard to say for sure that he does it intentionally, but he doesn’t go out of his way to make sure that it doesn’t happen either. Bradley occasionally throws a wild overhand right over the top and whatever comes along with it albeit his head or an elbow so be it. If you’re in his path you’re bound to get hit with one or the other and Pacquiao won’t be an exception.

Given Bradley’s style and the tendency for him to fight in close quarters for a great portion of the fight, it’s hard to imagine that heads won’t clash in this fight. The probability is even higher because of the fact that Bradley is an orthodox fighter and Pacquaio is a southpaw. The chance of head butts occurring in this fight seem inevitable.

Even though Bradley has been smiling a lot lately at press appearances, you can rest assured that he won’t be smiling in the ring on June 9. Pacquaio needs to realize this, and he should be expecting and preparing for a rough and tough, ugly fight. He can’t show Bradley any mercy in this fight like he has been known to do in the past with other opponents because anything can happen. That same gash that was busted open in the Marquez fight could get busted open again in this fight.

Pacquiao needs to make sure that “Mr. Nice Guy” stays home for this one and make sure that the “Destroyer” shows up because if not, it could end up being a long night.

Much has been said about Manny Pacquaio being a nice guy in and out of the ring. Even when his opponents have gotten rough and used illegal tactics against him, he has never been one to retaliate back. A prime example of this was back in 2001 in his fight against Agapito Sanchez. Sanchez hit Pacquiao with low blows numerous times in that fight and even got two points taken away because of it. He also led with his head on more than one occasion as well causing a gash to open up over Pacquiao’s right eye in the second round. The fight ended up being stopped in the sixth round and was ruled a technical draw after going to the scorecards. Sanchez appeared to be intentionally fouling Pacquiao throughout the whole fight. Pacquiao not once ever retaliated back even when his corner advised him too. Trainer Freddie Roach has said himself that sometimes Manny is just too nice.

One person who is not going to be nice once the bell rings on June 9 is Pacquiao’s upcoming opponent: Tim Bradley. Bradley has been accused on more than one occasion of using questionable tactics in the ring, particularly with his head. Bradley is no stranger to head butts, as they have happened many times in his fights before. It’s really hard to say for sure that he does it intentionally, but he doesn’t go out of his way to make sure that it doesn’t happen either. Bradley occasionally throws a wild overhand right over the top and whatever comes along with it albeit his head or an elbow so be it. If you’re in his path you’re bound to get hit with one or the other and Pacquiao won’t be an exception.

Given Bradley’s style and the tendency for him to fight in close quarters for a great portion of the fight, it’s hard to imagine that heads won’t clash in this fight. The probability is even higher because of the fact that Bradley is an orthodox fighter and Pacquaio is a southpaw. The chance of head butts occurring in this fight seem inevitable.

Even though Bradley has been smiling a lot lately at press appearances, you can rest assured that he won’t be smiling in the ring on June 9. Pacquaio needs to realize this, and he should be expecting and preparing for a rough and tough, ugly fight. He can’t show Bradley any mercy in this fight like he has been known to do in the past with other opponents because anything can happen. That same gash that was busted open in the Marquez fight could get busted open again in this fight.

Pacquiao needs to make sure that “Mr. Nice Guy” stays home for this one and make sure that the “Destroyer” shows up because if not, it could end up being a long night.

Pacquiao vs. Bradley: Manny Losing Luster with Fans Leading Up to Fight



Manny Pacquiao could do no wrong, until he did. Now the vaunted hero to the masses is fumbling to the finish line of a legendary career.

The days when Manny Pacquiao was the clear-cut good guy with most boxing fans over villain Floyd Mayweather Jr. are over.

After a meager showing against Juan Manuel Marquez, and then failing to solidify a fight with Money May, something that was equally on Mayweather, Pacquiao is losing his legendary luster.

This is a boxer that could do no wrong and will instead see his fight against Timothy Bradley get far more negative press than any of his other fights, and rightfully so.

On Tuesday, Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley kicked off their promotional tour for the June 9th bout that will no doubt need some shine put to it.



It hardly sounds like a boxer that is hungry to prove he has what it takes to defeat Floyd Mayweather. Perhaps it is classic boxing posturing, so fans will think the Bradley fight is the last chance to see Mayweather live.

Maybe Pac-Man realizes he has lost a step or two, which would certainly make sense considering Mayweather has finally stated he is ready for such an epic matchup.

The press conference on Tuesday featured Pacquiao as a star boxer fighting a no-name pugilist. Bradley has the talent to make this a fight, but that is hardly what will get fans to come back to the man that has amazed them for the better part of a decade.
Pacquiao should get a heroes send off into retirement, but instead will get flooded with questions on his journey to fight a boxer that is not Floyd Mayweather.

There is still hope for that matchup, but both boxer's ages guarantee the best of that duo has long since left us.

This will be one hell of a sell to get us back on board with Pacquiao, and a fight he says is worth our time.



Manny Pacquiao could do no wrong, until he did. Now the vaunted hero to the masses is fumbling to the finish line of a legendary career.

The days when Manny Pacquiao was the clear-cut good guy with most boxing fans over villain Floyd Mayweather Jr. are over.

After a meager showing against Juan Manuel Marquez, and then failing to solidify a fight with Money May, something that was equally on Mayweather, Pacquiao is losing his legendary luster.

This is a boxer that could do no wrong and will instead see his fight against Timothy Bradley get far more negative press than any of his other fights, and rightfully so.

On Tuesday, Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley kicked off their promotional tour for the June 9th bout that will no doubt need some shine put to it.



It hardly sounds like a boxer that is hungry to prove he has what it takes to defeat Floyd Mayweather. Perhaps it is classic boxing posturing, so fans will think the Bradley fight is the last chance to see Mayweather live.

Maybe Pac-Man realizes he has lost a step or two, which would certainly make sense considering Mayweather has finally stated he is ready for such an epic matchup.

The press conference on Tuesday featured Pacquiao as a star boxer fighting a no-name pugilist. Bradley has the talent to make this a fight, but that is hardly what will get fans to come back to the man that has amazed them for the better part of a decade.
Pacquiao should get a heroes send off into retirement, but instead will get flooded with questions on his journey to fight a boxer that is not Floyd Mayweather.

There is still hope for that matchup, but both boxer's ages guarantee the best of that duo has long since left us.

This will be one hell of a sell to get us back on board with Pacquiao, and a fight he says is worth our time.