Comments Thread For: Tim Bradley: If I Take Pacquiao's Power, It's a Long Night!

[GRUSTLER]

I just think he meant (my opinion) is that if he is able to withstand Pac's power then Manny is going to have some problems. I don't think he was down playing himself but mainly stating what will happen if he can take his power. Pac is an accumulative fighter. Pac is not this 1 KO punch devastating puncher. The only fight he came off like that was against Hatton but everyone else he beat up on because they had no movement or defense. Bradley's key to win is going to be movement, foot work and defense with a sprinkle of counter punching. Also being a body puncher is good for him as well because Pac's body is wide open.

[-Kev-]

I dont like that statement.

There should never be an "if" in a fighters mentality.

I came in here to say the same thing. If a fighter is talking about "if's" and "someone's getting knocked out, either me or my opponent". That says they're not 100 percent confident in their ability and have doubts about themselves.

He did the same thing with Khan. "If I lose to Khan, the Pacquiao fight won't be there anymore".

He's too iffy about his abilities. I feel he's gonna win but he has to stop with his if's, he's too nice and respectable in a sport where controversy mostly is what gets you popular.

[jbpanama]

taking Pac's Power for one or 12 Rounds won't be a Walk in the Park either!!!

[BillyBoxing]

By just fighting him,its a fight Pacis to good to not hit Bradley sooner or later..The key is to not get caught flush by a big Pac shot..I wonder how Pac is gonna deal with Bradleys power and physical style of fight...Remember we've not seen Pacmonster fight anybody likeBradley ever..

Well I just watched Bradley vs Alexander, because Alexander is a southpaw relying on speed+power, straight punches, Bradley beat him but he struggled and get hit flush, he looked very sloppy.

Pacquiao isn't a soft ass like Alexander and is a better puncher.

If you want to beat Pacquiao, you have to hit him first and break his combinations, if your plan is to taste his power and trade with him you are damn wrong.

Bradley has to negate Manny's offensive weapons then Manny will be lost.

[New England]

If i can keep from getting blasted out of the water i think i got him.
"if i can take his power it's a long night."
and if you cant it will be a short night.

bradley's talked objectively about his ability to take a punch before (he conceded that alexander had a better chin,)

i still dont like it. i'd be pretty surprised if manny got back to knocking dudes out and planted a few shots on bradley's chin that put him to sleep

that would be a nice win

[Rome-By-Ko]

Well I just watched Bradley vs Alexander, because Alexander is a southpaw relying on speed+power, straight punches, Bradley beat him but he struggled and get hit flush, he looked very sloppy.

Pacquiao isn't a soft ass like Alexander and is a better puncher.

If you want to beat Pacquiao, you have to hit him first and break his combinations, if your plan is to taste his power and trade with him you are damn wrong.

Bradley has to negate Manny's offensive weapons then Manny will be lost.

Pac is also not a counter puncher(like Alexander is)..Alexander fights off the back foot(Pac does not)it's hard for anyone to look good against a fighter who does not want to engage..If ya watch Bradley vs Alexander you would have seen Bradley had to force the action,and let's be honest,he looked better doing so then Pac did against Mosley...

[LeG00N]

i'm looking forward to seeing what Rome is going to say after Bradley gets battered and possibly stopped

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Pac is also not a counter puncher(like Alexander is)..Alexander fights off the back foot(Pac does not)it's hard for anyone to look good against a fighter who does not want to engage..If ya watch Bradley vs Alexander you would have seen Bradley had to force the action,and let's be honest,he looked better doing so then Pac did against Mosley...

You're in for a rude awakening if you think Pac isn't a counter puncher and can't fight off the back foot.

Trust me I was saying the same thing before Ricky fought him.

I see a similar ending for your boy.

[Rome-By-Ko]

If i can keep from getting blasted out of the water i think i got him.
"if i can take his power it's a long night."
and if you cant it will be a short night.

bradley's talked objectively about his ability to take a punch before (he conceded that alexander had a better chin,)

i still dont like it. i'd be pretty surprised if manny got back to knocking dudes out and planted a few shots on bradley's chin that put him to sleep

that would be a nice win

I like Bradley's honesty,he does not kid himself,I think it helps him train harder and focus even more..It's one thing to sell crap to the fans,but most fighters start to believe their own B.S.(that they can't be beat and all that jazz)I find Bradley's honesty refreshing...

[Mister Wolf]

Bradley is a better boxer than hatton. all hatton ever did was jump in face first with a left hook. plus he has zero defense.