Comments Thread For: Pacquiao vs. Bradley: The Trainers Prediction Roundtable

[GRUSTLER]

Pac keeps saying Bradley is going to fight toe-to-toe with him, but honestly I think Bradley is gonna use a LOT of movement (and clinches), and he's also gonna be very technical (atleast in the first 4 rounds). Bradley might even expand on what Mosely was doing, which WAS frustrating Pac - except Bradley will throw more punches (we hope)lol.

In watching the weigh-in yesterday, even though I do believe Bradley definately has the confidence, I thought he did look nervous (I don't think he expected to be nervous but I think it overwhelmed him a bit) and I think the Boo's bothered him a bit (he's not used to that many people, especially Pac type followers). Hopefully he's able to brush it off and go in there and perform in exciting fashion. Even Bradley said himself that he won't know until he get's in there and takes Manny's first punches how he's gonna react. I'm afraid Timmy might envision this fight being easier for him then it really will be... which is why I expect Bradley to end up being more technical then he expected. I hope I'm wrong and that it ends up being a toe-to-toe battle, but honestly I think it's probably gonna end up being a pretty ugly fight, and a whole lot more economical then some people are expecting. I don't really care who wins, as long as it ends up being a fair fight/decision in the end.

Yeah, sometimes Bradley talks a lil uncertain but that's good because he knows to check himself instead of being all sold on himself.

[tlarry]

Everyone Is Over-thinking This Fight! Bradley Has Experience Against WHO???

Hand pick enough trainers to come up with several scenarios. What has Bradley done to get to this point??? He beat a scared Devon Alexander who wouldn't fight. Bradley couldn't even hurt him. Then Bradley beat a 40 years Casamayor; a guy 10 years past his best days. Who else? That's it!!! He's fit, he's ripped, and he's KO'd very few fighters, and most have been no name tomatoe cans. For ANYONE to even pick an "upset" is to say they just aren't fans of Pacquiao. Because there is no common sense for why anyone could legitably think Bradley has a chance. You need more than a fit body, and the ability to say the right things, to beat a Manny Pacquiao type fighter. These clowns have no clue. Bradley couldn't and or can't beat any of the guys Pacquiao has fought and beat. Bradley can't beat a 40+ yr old Shane Mosley. Timmy is getting a helluva paycheck tonight, and that's where it ends. For those who want to talk about how Pacquiao looked in his fight against Marquez and how tough a fight it was for him, I hate to break it to you: Bradley is NO Juan Manuel Marquez... Not remotely close. Bradley gets KO'd tonight inside 4 rounds; then what will you experts in favor of Bradley have to say????

[Redd Foxx]

I just think that Bradley offers too many opportunities for counter-punching. If Pac is aggressive at all, he'll get a 7th round TKO. Bradley is so game though, he will definitely last til 12 if Pac doesn't pressure him.

[tlarry]

Bradley Will Crap His Trunks!

When the enormity of this event hits Bradley, his azz will pucker up so tight, he couldn't crap a watermelon seed! These Super-Fights make your body react in strange ways. Ask Tommy Hearns about his much anticipated fight with Marvin Hagler. He got in the ring, had NO legs under him, couldn't breath normal, hyperventilating, and was shot before the fight started. His corner man had to carry him to his corner after getting stopped by Hagler. Michael Spinks getting his Super Fight shot with Mike Tyson. He couldn't move, he wasn't sweating, he couldn't breath, and 91 seconds later, Spinks is laying flat on his back across the bottom rope with his eyes rolled back in his head. Bradley has no idea what he's in for. Pacquiao has been down this road for years, familiar territory for Manny. Clottey as big and strong as he is was expected to pit a hurtin' on Manny, ending up never throwing a punch, taking a long nights beating, then hanging on and clinching just to finish the fight on his feet; an overwhelming embarrassing night for Clottey. And Bradley cant beat Clottey!!!! And it will affect Bradley's cornermen too. Not to mention, Bradley is a light
puncher, and has never been hit as hard as what he will feel tonight. In experience, lack of top competition, inability to hurt Manny will get Manny walk right thru him, and knock Bradley out!

[Clint650]

im just going to be honest and say I dont think Pac is that great of a technician. He has power and when he finds his target, he does damage. when he has to get creative though, he has a mental block and is not a calm and collected guy in the ring.Tim can box. straight up. this guy can box and i think we will see just how good he can execute a gamplan. Tim will take this one and force Pac to go for the kill. What happens when manny can't land a big shot? basically everyone is predicting a KO followed by Manny winning a UD because of his workrate. take away the big shots and take away the combo's, of nothing is landing solid we have a boxing match and Tim is the better boxer. i wouldnt be surprised if Bradley shows us some game tonight.

[mathed]

Pac loses whatever love he has for boxing tonight in the ring.

[915angel]

i give bradley his props,bradley is stepping up! i dont wanna hear what has bradley done to get this fight! cause thats what a champion is about fighting the best! its do or die for bradley! bradley is gonna try and make it a war which favors pac im callin a mid tko or UD for pac

[{Pito}]

i realized that over and over again team pacquiao including pacquiao himself always tell their opponents either I like that you're an action fighter. Its good that you come to fight toe to toe. Give the fans what they want. Etc etc. What I'm really hearing though is please stand toe to toe with me because that way I can do what I do best. If you don't come to just brawl with me I won't look good. Its like they're telling they're opponents their strengths and weaknesses at the same time. Anyone else notice this pattern with team pacquiao?

[mathed]

When the enormity of this event hits Bradley, his azz will pucker up so tight, he couldn't crap a watermelon seed! These Super-Fights make your body react in strange ways. Ask Tommy Hearns about his much anticipated fight with Marvin Hagler. He got in the ring, had NO legs under him, couldn't breath normal, hyperventilating, and was shot before the fight started. His corner man had to carry him to his corner after getting stopped by Hagler. Michael Spinks getting his Super Fight shot with Mike Tyson. He couldn't move, he wasn't sweating, he couldn't breath, and 91 seconds later, Spinks is laying flat on his back across the bottom rope with his eyes rolled back in his head. Bradley has no idea what he's in for. Pacquiao has been down this road for years, familiar territory for Manny. Clottey as big and strong as he is was expected to pit a hurtin' on Manny, ending up never throwing a punch, taking a long nights beating, then hanging on and clinching just to finish the fight on his feet; an overwhelming embarrassing night for Clottey. And Bradley cant beat Clottey!!!! And it will affect Bradley's cornermen too. Not to mention, Bradley is a light
puncher, and has never been hit as hard as what he will feel tonight. In experience, lack of top competition, inability to hurt Manny will get Manny walk right thru him, and knock Bradley out!

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[915angel]

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lol i said the same thing ^.^