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I agree with the terrible announcing in the first fight. But to make up for that, this fight they will call everything that Bradley throws as significant. I just hope they do the same for Manny.
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The last couple of 24/7s have really fallen off. Too many fight recaps and talking heads and sit-down interviews, and not enough real life footage with the boxers.Comment
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I think that this has the potential of being a very great fight this time. I really do believe that Pac underestimated Timothy Bradley in their first bout and was just a tad too overconfident in believing that Tim was an over matched opponent, who didn't pose any serious risk or danger to him. Therefore, he decided to hold back and just coast to an easy points win as opposed to attempting to seriously hurt Timmy or Knock him out.
We saw this same scenario play out against Rios. If Pacquiao really wanted to, he could have easily turned up the heat a bit more to force the TKO but chose not to. Why one may ask, it's because Rios like Bradley, didn't pose any serious danger or risk and additionally couldn't hurt him? Moreover, Pac knew he was a very limited opponent from the outset, the moment he agreed to sign the contract. Additionally, he knew Brandon had no legitimate chance of defeating him anyway. So he didn't need the TKO. Therefore, he opted to just coast.
On the other hand, I thought that Bradley was just a bit too tight and tense in his first meeting with Manny. In other words, he was too defensive. He rarely settled down and put combination punches together out of fear and respect for Pac's power. All he did in their first bout was basically jab, move and circle out of harm's way. IMHO, Tim didn't win that first bout. It was more of a case of Manny losing it; Due to a lack of interest and boredom stemming from Bradley's boxing style and constant movement.
However, this time around, since Manny's loss to Marquez and the loss of Alex Ariza in his corner, I am expecting a more versatile Bradley. I anticipate Timothy engaging substantially more by exchanging and trading punches with Manny especially on the inside; Not a whole lot but just enough to let him know that he is in there with a real formidable opponent on this particular occasion.
This is a really intriguing fight guys and I can't wait to see it.Comment
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Both Bradley and Manny come to fight ... should be a good one.Comment
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I guess he means a punch that shook him.
I'm enjoying Bradley's quiet goading of Pacquiao in the lead up to this one. He never goes over the top but just keeps repeating the message that Manny doesn't have the heart anymore. I wonder if he's actually trying to get Pacquiao mad or if it's a bit of a double bluff.
They shouldn't even bother filming new interviews with Manny anymore. He's had the exact same three or four lines for the last ten fights.Comment
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I find it funny how many Pacquiao haters there are here. Bradley got beat and manny didnt finish him when he should have. Bradley fans have the same fans as Mayweather I wonder how many of you will flip if Floyd ever fought Tim.Comment
The guy's a sellout. Hopefully, Roy Jones will acknowledge Bradley's work and call the fight without showing favoritism toward either fighters, but it'll be two commentators against one and Roy will eventually follow the same script.
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