Manny Pacquiao vs Timothy Bradley fight booked for June 9 in Las Vegas
by Chorongota on Feb 6, 2012 10:00 PM EST
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With Floyd Mayweather Jr. accepting a fight against Miguel Cotto on May 5, 2012, the dream fight against Manny Pacquiao was once again dashed.
That left "Pac Man" without an opponent; however, it now looks as if Oscar De La Hoya’s prediction about Top Rank promoter Bob Arum matching the Filipino fireball up against Timothy Bradley is about to come to fruition.
In fact, the 80-year-old Arum is talking about Bradley being the likely next fight for Pacquiao on June 9, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in Arum’s four fighter tournament.
Pacquiao's adviser, Michael Koncz, via ESPN:
"From our end the fight is done. I just got off the phone with (Top Rank's) Bob Arum and Manny, so we're done. I don't assume there will be a problem from the Bradley side. We came to terms with Top Rank on the fight and Manny has approved everything. This morning I had a number of conversations with Bob negotiating the June 9 fight and I relayed everything to Manny and the fight is done from our end."
Arum had said earlier on Monday, via the Los Angeles Times:
It can be difficult dealing with a guy [Pacquiao] so many time zones away in the Philippines, but I feel very good about this and think I'll be in a position to announce something by [Tuesday]. I just have to get all the ducks in a row. I just need a complete sign-off from Manny.
Bradley, an undefeated (28-0) 28-year-old fighter from California has compiled an impressive record, but has just 12 knockouts on his resume. He is a busy fighter, and a great boxer, but lacks that flare and power to really provide for a dangerous fight for the Filipino superstar.
One would imagine that if Pacquiao, 33, can get angles on him, confound him with the southpaw stance, and hand him his first loss. Then again perhaps Pacquao has slipped, or more realistically, will underestimate this fight and enable Bradley to shock the combat sports world.
Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO) and Bradley (28-0, 12 KO) will meet at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, live on HBO pay-per-view (PPV). Who's watching it?
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Would rather see Pacman fight Money Mayweather
but this is a good match up, Bradley is tough
Floyd should ease pass Cotto, Miguel most likely one be fast enough for Floyd.
"When you believe in something and you're a good person...things happen" - Junior Dos Santos
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...
they’re both getting fights that they are suppose to win further showing the devolution of interest in boxing. Thank God for MMA! Floyd’s career will be as tarnished for not fighting Manny as Fedor’s was for never coming to the UFC when he had his chance imo.
Legit P4P Rankings.
#1: Silva (destroys top guys making them look bad for years)
#2: Jones (destroys everybody in front of him making it look easy)
#3: Aldo (tears up people whenever he's not too cautious)
#4: Edgar (should be fighting at 145 but beats everyone at 155)
#5: GSP (long time champ who can't stop guys that others can in the 1st rd or who aren't blown up LWs which isn't so dominating... hence P4P)
by Hank_Mardukas on Feb 7, 2012 12:09 AM EST up reply actions
ignorant comment as usual.
Bradley is no joke, he is ne of the most skilled boxers in the game. This is the best possible match up besides Floyd/Pacman.
Show no mercy; for you shall receive none
ignorant as usual?
Coming you your sore ass Chron. That really means something. It might be the “best possible match” but it’s still not the Floyd/Pacman match that everyone wants which was the point.
Legit P4P Rankings.
#1: Silva (destroys top guys making them look bad for years)
#2: Jones (destroys everybody in front of him making it look easy)
#3: Aldo (tears up people whenever he's not too cautious)
#4: Edgar (should be fighting at 145 but beats everyone at 155)
#5: GSP (long time champ who can't stop guys that others can in the 1st rd or who aren't blown up LWs which isn't so dominating... hence P4P)
by Hank_Mardukas on Feb 7, 2012 1:40 AM EST up reply actions
Listen...Mayweather fought in the Olympics...do you know what that means?!?
You have no point here…absolutely none…Mayweather has fought at the highest level since the beginning…do you know what it would be like MMA was in the Olympics? Representing your country on the biggest stage…and you’re not even a professional yet… Like honestly… You’ve disappointed me with that weak ass post…there can never be an argument of whether a professional boxer with Floyd’s resume didn’t fight the best competition…you think there are leagues and organizations kid? You think it’s like MMA where fickle ass fans can say this guy isn’t a top fighter because he doesn’t fight for “this organization”…NO
Come back with some better shit cause I just spanked that ass…
That ass got SPANKED!
Starr, don't put on that fake ass act in front of everyone here....
when you know I’ve buried you in plenty of arguments time and time again to the point where you became one of my lil ass kissers. If you ever tried to spank me your hand would break, don’t kid yourself turd.
I have no point here? Really… them making a secondary fight instead the fight everyone wants isn’t the point? Of course it’s not just one parties fault and there’s alot of complications there but the point is very clear. You not being able to find it shows that you can’t back up your spanking me comment like I can with you.
Yes, I know Floyd has fought in the Olympics. You trying to say that him ducking Manny and never fighting him won’t be remembered in alot of fans eyes? That’s some delusional bullshit if you do… more delusional then you thinking you could spank anyone let alone me.
That’s cool, I’m sure there’s alot of things that disappoint you in your life judging by how easily I’ve made you back down time and time again. You’re only manning up now cause others have just like that bitch randall. Every post you ever tried to reply with against me has been a disappointment… not just to me either.
Who said I thought there were leagues? Another reason why you got worked like a part time job… AGAIN! There, came back with better shit and proved that you got SPANKED as opposed to just lying about it like you tried and failed to do. :)
Legit P4P Rankings.
#1: Silva (destroys top guys making them look bad for years)
#2: Jones (destroys everybody in front of him making it look easy)
#3: Aldo (tears up people whenever he's not too cautious)
#4: Edgar (should be fighting at 145 but beats everyone at 155)
#5: GSP (long time champ who can't stop guys that others can in the 1st rd or who aren't blown up LWs which isn't so dominating... hence P4P)
by Hank_Mardukas on Feb 7, 2012 1:50 AM EST up reply actions
Question to you and everyone other mma (UFC) fan/boxing hater
Have you always disliked boxing? Or did you start disliking it when the UFC was created in 2005 (I’m being sarcastic, I k ow it was created before that, but this is when the boxing haters started watching the UFC)?
"I started out with a hundred tapes, if you wasn't down then get the fuck out my face" - South Park Mexican
by antone04 on Feb 7, 2012 12:38 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
No, it's better if he ignores me, you just torched his ass though
"I started out with a hundred tapes, if you wasn't down then get the fuck out my face" - South Park Mexican
by antone04 on Feb 7, 2012 12:45 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
He likes to go around and argue with people and then say things like "owned"
Or something else that is just as wack…then he follows you around and replies to all your comments to tell you how he owned you when you two argued…
So I’m going to do that to him. This is my social experiment
Originally I think floyd was more to blame for the fight not happening but for months now its been arum. But another knock on manny is that he’s not fought available “african american” fighters on his way up through the weights. There’s worse matchups than bradley but their legacy both take hits for this imo. Floyd has his share of the blame too but manny can’t hide behind arum’s nonsense either.
by MrGrapplefan on Feb 7, 2012 1:07 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Starr, I don't just claim victory I prove it!
Which is why you started kissing my ass when I destroyed you when you tried to argue that Ronda wasn’t bringing more eyes to women’s MMA. Everyone thought I “OWNED” there so don’t pretend I’m randall who falsely claims the win. You knew I handed you your ass so bad that you backed down immediately. Don’t act like you didn’t either cause I remember that shit. Kissing ass after each of my posts. That’s cute, go get my beer as well.
Legit P4P Rankings.
#1: Silva (destroys top guys making them look bad for years)
#2: Jones (destroys everybody in front of him making it look easy)
#3: Aldo (tears up people whenever he's not too cautious)
#4: Edgar (should be fighting at 145 but beats everyone at 155)
#5: GSP (long time champ who can't stop guys that others can in the 1st rd or who aren't blown up LWs which isn't so dominating... hence P4P)
by Hank_Mardukas on Feb 7, 2012 1:53 AM EST up reply actions
You alright Starr? This isn't the first time I did this to ya.
Legit P4P Rankings.
#1: Silva (destroys top guys making them look bad for years)
#2: Jones (destroys everybody in front of him making it look easy)
#3: Aldo (tears up people whenever he's not too cautious)
#4: Edgar (should be fighting at 145 but beats everyone at 155)
#5: GSP (long time champ who can't stop guys that others can in the 1st rd or who aren't blown up LWs which isn't so dominating... hence P4P)
by Hank_Mardukas on Feb 7, 2012 2:10 AM EST up reply actions
It looks like he ripped off his arm.
Now, count up your crimes!
by Cyclonejoker on Feb 8, 2012 12:10 AM EST up reply actions
RIP Starr..
Legit P4P Rankings.
#1: Silva (destroys top guys making them look bad for years)
#2: Jones (destroys everybody in front of him making it look easy)
#3: Aldo (tears up people whenever he's not too cautious)
#4: Edgar (should be fighting at 145 but beats everyone at 155)
#5: GSP (long time champ who can't stop guys that others can in the 1st rd or who aren't blown up LWs which isn't so dominating... hence P4P)
by Hank_Mardukas on Feb 7, 2012 2:25 AM EST up reply actions
Always good to see a legitimate matchup
Bradley’s the number-one 140 pounder in the world. Not sure how exciting the fight will be, but he deserves to be in there with Pacquiao. I can’t wait.
by Patrick L. Stumberg on Feb 6, 2012 7:59 PM EST reply actions
legitimate match up, but its going to be a snoozer..
Everyone will be waiting to see if/when Manny KOs Bradley. Probly won’t happen bcuz He really knows how to stink out a fight. The only silver lining here is that an ugly mugger like Bradley might make Pac look bad enough to make Mayweather feel safe enough to sign for Manny.
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." George Bernard Shaw
by Fat Daddy Doobs on Feb 6, 2012 10:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
better off hacking Mayweather's bank accounts.
If he’s broke, maybe he won’t keep ducking Manny
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." George Bernard Shaw
by Fat Daddy Doobs on Feb 6, 2012 10:10 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
why ignore it?
Mayweather has demanded choice of ring size, gloves, olympic drug testing, & backtracked on the 50/50 split. What were Pac’s demands? Who’s holding up the fight? You got a different insight?
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." George Bernard Shaw
by Fat Daddy Doobs on Feb 6, 2012 10:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
You know Mayweather puts up his own money to book the venue and promote his fights right?
You know Mayweather’s last few opponents have all adhered to the Olympic style drug testing right…you know Mosely told Mayweather that he should have Manny tested right?
You know there have been plenty of professional fighters that have tested positive for PEDs recently right?
What’s wrong with Mayweather trying to clean up the game, especially if he’s the one that is setting up these events?
Hate Mayweather all you want, but for the last 10+ years he’s been on top of his division and the boxing world…the same cannot be said about Manny
I’m a Mayweather fan but I would never bash Manny for this fight not happening nor would I say he’s ducking anyone….when you’ve been the man for as long as Mayweather has been you probably think you can beat anyone
WHY WOULD PACMAN GET A 50/50 SPLIT IF MAYWEATHER IS THE ONE PUTTING HIS MONEY UP TO MAKE THE FIGHT TAKE PLACE? HOW DOES THAT MAKE SENSE…REALIZE PACMAN HAS A PROMOTER, BOB ARUM…MAYWEATHER ACTS AS HIS OWN PROMOTER….50/50 IS ONLY HAPPENING IF ARUM IS OUT OF THE PICTURE
nice
not to mention Manny always beats on the guys that Floyd does.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
by that you mean
pacquiao havent tko’d cotto? or defeated marquez twice before mayweather touched jmm? always = mosley, hatton, delahoya?
Its turbo time!
Fixed
not to mention Manny always beats on the guys that Floyd does but does it better.
Except the Marquez fight but the Marquez who fought Mayweather was fluffy.
Legit P4P Rankings.
#1: Silva (destroys top guys making them look bad for years)
#2: Jones (destroys everybody in front of him making it look easy)
#3: Aldo (tears up people whenever he's not too cautious)
#4: Edgar (should be fighting at 145 but beats everyone at 155)
#5: GSP (long time champ who can't stop guys that others can in the 1st rd or who aren't blown up LWs which isn't so dominating... hence P4P)
by Hank_Mardukas on Feb 7, 2012 12:11 AM EST up reply actions
You sure did get spanked.
I love how you pretend to have balls posting long after I do hoping I won’t see it but whenever I’m currently in the room you kiss me ass after everyone laughed at how I destroyed you in that Ronda brings more eyes to WMMA topic. I even continued and you backed down cause I spanked you so bad. You can’t just say “spanked” without proving it girl. Kids!
Legit P4P Rankings.
#1: Silva (destroys top guys making them look bad for years)
#2: Jones (destroys everybody in front of him making it look easy)
#3: Aldo (tears up people whenever he's not too cautious)
#4: Edgar (should be fighting at 145 but beats everyone at 155)
#5: GSP (long time champ who can't stop guys that others can in the 1st rd or who aren't blown up LWs which isn't so dominating... hence P4P)
by Hank_Mardukas on Feb 7, 2012 1:56 AM EST up reply actions
then why agree to the split & then back out?
Never answered that one…its a PR stunt to not be seen as the impedement to the fight. And if Mayweather is his own promoter there is no one else to point to as the problem when they get so close & HE back tracks..I’ve been following Floyd since his “slave contract” on HBO & I’ve watched him cherry pick his opponents for the same amount of time. You think you see the best in the game in him, fine. I see & RESPECT a fighter in Manny. Coming up in weight doesn’t mean he’s on steroids & not bending over for Floyd doesn’t mean he’s scared. He’s a star & a champ in his own right & on a much tougher path imo. I respect Mayweather’s skills enough, but he’s still got one more man out there to prove it against. And going after Manny’s past opponents to see if he can beat them faster (ie-Marquez, cotto) isn’t proving anything.
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." George Bernard Shaw
by Fat Daddy Doobs on Feb 6, 2012 10:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Get off his nuts geek.
He’s a total wuss without his online buddies in the room with him. Every other post he’s on my dick. lol
Legit P4P Rankings.
#1: Silva (destroys top guys making them look bad for years)
#2: Jones (destroys everybody in front of him making it look easy)
#3: Aldo (tears up people whenever he's not too cautious)
#4: Edgar (should be fighting at 145 but beats everyone at 155)
#5: GSP (long time champ who can't stop guys that others can in the 1st rd or who aren't blown up LWs which isn't so dominating... hence P4P)
by Hank_Mardukas on Feb 7, 2012 1:58 AM EST up reply actions
So floyd can’t take half the earnings because he’s in charge? That doesn’t make sense to me when a fight of this magnitude is on the line. Floyd is good enough to let arum choose the venue, ring size, glove size and have the drug testing and fight manny and you know that.
by MrGrapplefan on Feb 7, 2012 1:12 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Another year Gone!
This is getting plain stupid. There is only 1 fight left, and literally the whole world knows which fight that is. What is the excuse for not making it happen again?! If congress convened a hearing about steroids and how it was wrecking baseball, what can be done about this debacle.
Oh wait, the lure of that one fight is what is keeping boxing afloat. Never mind I guess I answered my own question!
Pacman by tko..his last fight with marquez..he's going to show in this fight why he's #1 pound for pound
by Captain Koolaid on Feb 6, 2012 10:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
most definitely
Bradley has the right footwork and defense to survive pacs onslaught
Show no mercy; for you shall receive none
It's one of the arts
overall because it’s big news in the combat sports world.
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I don’t know what you said, but I don’t like you.
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by *Californication* on Feb 6, 2012 11:50 PM EST up reply actions
Why did u click the link?
"I started out with a hundred tapes, if you wasn't down then get the fuck out my face" - South Park Mexican
by antone04 on Feb 6, 2012 11:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Boo!
Legit P4P Rankings.
#1: Silva (destroys top guys making them look bad for years)
#2: Jones (destroys everybody in front of him making it look easy)
#3: Aldo (tears up people whenever he's not too cautious)
#4: Edgar (should be fighting at 145 but beats everyone at 155)
#5: GSP (long time champ who can't stop guys that others can in the 1st rd or who aren't blown up LWs which isn't so dominating... hence P4P)
by Hank_Mardukas on Feb 7, 2012 2:14 AM EST up reply actions
because most of us love mma and boxing
everything is an act......... T.N.Crew Bronx 13 1/2 12 juror's ,1 judge = 1/2 a chance
by biggant on Feb 7, 2012 12:24 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Is this something you really want to know?
Like…you actually are looking for an answer? These are the things that boggle you?
Speaking of finding an answer...
have you found one for beating me just once… ya know… one where you don’t reply way off the front page hoping I don’t see it cause every time you try me its like playing tennis against a wall? Ronda doesn’t bring more eyes to women’s MMA right dumbass? LOL Fucking pathetic. Start a battle you can’t win. Wow, I’ve seen it all now. You’re the easiest turd I’ve dogged out yet with your delusional horse shit.
Legit P4P Rankings.
#1: Silva (destroys top guys making them look bad for years)
#2: Jones (destroys everybody in front of him making it look easy)
#3: Aldo (tears up people whenever he's not too cautious)
#4: Edgar (should be fighting at 145 but beats everyone at 155)
#5: GSP (long time champ who can't stop guys that others can in the 1st rd or who aren't blown up LWs which isn't so dominating... hence P4P)
by Hank_Mardukas on Feb 7, 2012 2:16 AM EST up reply actions
I don't understand why
Mayweather/pacquiao didn’t happen? But in my opinion I really don’t see how Bradley is going to win, when Pacquiao is going to be landing six punch combos off on him compared to Bradleys haymaker. Look what Pacquiao did to both Cotto and Margarito. They both are tougher and more technical than Bradley, not to mention Pacquiao deals with just a different caliber of competition. Just a few weeks ago it was all about Pacman and Mayweather, but I guess Bradley is tired of winning and wants to get the punishment over with.
by MauiWaves on Feb 7, 2012 12:33 AM EST via mobile reply actions
too much on the line for mayweather and arum
5-2, undefeated and undisputed, beat me ... if you can.
fcukin mayweather i hate him
hes ducked pacman for so long its a joke even tito couldn’t duck chuck for this long ..and after he goes to jail were gunna be waitin forever mayweather stinks…boooooooooooo!
At the risk of sounding incredibly homo
Bradley’s body is rediculous.
Chael Sonnen: Undefeated and undisputed UFC Middleweight champion. Toughest man on Earth and even Anderson can’t resist his 217 pounds of muscle, steel and sex appeal!
Man for so long I blamed gayweather for the fight not happening but now this is.just dumb. Grant it Bradley is a pretty good dude and isn’t a push over but now it just seems like arum tells pacman he isn’t going to fight Mayweather and of course manny will say ok. It’s kind of like a fedor finkelstein type scenario. I gave up on that fight a while back
by zesotheclown on Feb 7, 2012 10:32 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Tim Bradley has a face I'd like to run over with my truck
He reminds of the little twerp from grade school who pisses in the urinal with his pants all the way down.
"Speaks well of a man to need a little something in this world. I wouldn't trust a man who could git through it cold sober."
--Harry Crews
we the fans
We don’t want to see this fight!!!!, are you crazy. This is retarded. I laughed when i read the head line. I don’t think Pacquiao or Mayweather are really ducking any part of the two fighting each other. I’m starting to think Arum is just filling his greedy little pockets and is forgetting about what the people want….ya know …the one’s that buy the ppv or the tickets. Well, now we must wait another stinking year to see if they will fight again, talk a little more trash, beat up there girls, and run for president of there respected country. Then, by this time they will be old and not care if they fight each other and the whole darn thing will be a flop and the only happy person in the bunch is… you guessed it …..ARUM. and of course the fighters pockets. This is why boxing SUCKS.
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