It’s generally been acknowledged by most boxing observers that Manny Pacquiao will beat Timothy Bradley when the pair meets on June 9.
That being said, one of the notable things Bradley will bring to the table when the match occurs will be his trademark athleticism. What he lacks in knockout (KO) power heading into the proceedings, Bradley will attempt to make up for with conditioning and size.
The question is: will Pacquiao’s conditioning be where it needs to be?
Already, there are worrying signs that point to this not being the case. In an interview with the good folks at Boxing Scene, Alex Ariza (Pacquiao’s strength and conditioning guy) indicated that all of the outside noise may be distracting his fighter. Per the report:
Unhappy over the distractions and personal problems that affected Pacquiao’s focus and preparation for his third fight against Juan Manuel Marquez, Ariza was hoping that Pacquiao would take his physical conditioning program seriously in the buildup to the Bradley showdown, knowing that the undefeated 140-pound champion is always in fine physical shape.
Ariza, who wanted Pacquiao to return to the demanding training regimen that put him in great shape for the fights against Oscar de la Hoya, Ricky Hatton and Miguel Cotto, told the BoxingScene.com/Manila Standard he is “a bit concerned” about the preparation for the fight…
Obviously, if all goes according to plan, Pacquiao should have no problems earning a victory over Bradley. There is a reason he’s been installed as a heavy favorite heading into the fight. But as we learned during the Filipino champion’s interesting showing versus Juan Manuel Marquez last November, nothing is a foregone conclusion. No match is won on paper.
Pacquiao should beat Bradley. If he doesn’t do the necessary fight preparation, though, he’s just as susceptible to a potential upset as anyone else who steps into the ring.
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Bradley is excited of his up coming match with Pacquiao and Pacquiao ounce again eager to excite the fans, just hope they both don't get burn-out preparing for this fight.
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@ Eddie Calpo Floyd is not scared of Manny, he is scared to lose his zero, cares about his health he might get brain, eye or kidney damage after he lose or wins the fight against Manny if the fight ever happens. (Doubt It'll Happen) He needs to be healthy to enjoy life and take care of the family. It's a boxer's prayer to be healthy after they retire.
There Can Be Only One.
Steroid use (without concrete proof or evidence) is the only lame excuse Mayweather's fans could comeout with when making a comment about Pacquiao. Their comments is starting to be pathetic, laughable, and no longer intimidating. Because of believing on their boy's drama excuses and demands, their mind is starting to play tricks on them. A true diehard Mayweather fan trying their best to find the words to defend him. That teen-age boy with cancer from Make-A-Wish Foundation says.., "It's A Doggone Shame, Floyd Is Taking Us For A Ride."
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@santos steroids? staged? GFTO.
It would be something to worry about if it were true. We all know this isn't. Alex Ariza, Freddie Roach and the rest of Pacquiao's people always come out pre-fight and try to make it seem like Pacquiao is in bad shape. It's all BS. He'll be ready to KO Bradley when the time comes.