
Bradley Says Mayweather is The Best, Not Pacquiao
NEW YORK — Timothy Bradley genuinely appreciates the career-changing opportunity Manny Pacquiao has given him.

NEW YORK — Timothy Bradley genuinely appreciates the career-changing opportunity Manny Pacquiao has given him.

By Robert Morales - There is no truth to the rumor that Timothy Bradley attended the Evander Holyfield School of Head-Butting. Yet his reputation as a fighter who leads with his head was a hot topic when Bradley and Manny Pacquiao played host to a news conference in Beverly Hills, Calif. Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach, expressed concern about this even before the June 9 welterweight title fight between Pacquiao and Bradley slated for the MGM Grand in Las Vegas (on HBO pay-per-view) was a done deal. As Roach sat at a table scarfing down some food ahead of the news conference, the Hall of Fame-bound trainer went into detail about this. Interestingly, he didn't accuse Bradley of maliciously trying to open cuts on opponents with his head. "You know, he does come in with his head quite a bit, but when you fight a southpaw, that happens more often than not," Roach said; Bradley is orthodox, Pacquiao a lefty. "I think he will come forward with his head first and so forth, but I think I have that covered with Manny.

It's not too much of a stretch to compare Coach Freddie Roach with a renegade Republican presidential candidate.

NEW YORK – HBO Sports’ groundbreaking “24/7” reality franchise, which has captured 14 Sports Emmy® Awards, returns in May for its 14th boxing installment with 24/7 PACQUIAO/BRADLEY, an all-new, three-episode, all-access series, it was announced today by Ken Hershman, president, HBO Sports. Debuting SATURDAY, MAY 26 (9:30-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), the series will follow two elite fighters as they prepare for their intriguing welterweight title showdown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on June 9.

Tim Bradley knew from the moment he agreed to terms to face Manny Pacquiao that he would be the underdog. The unbeaten Californian also knew he’d be no better than the second most recognizable face on the promotional tour, as most of the focus will center around his high-profile superstar opponent.

Timothy Bradley (28-0) challenges WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao on June 9th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. However, Bradley only has 12 knockouts among his 28 victories, a knockout percentage of just 41.3 percent. That is low, to be sure. But Bradley doesn't want to hear about that, either.

New York, N.Y. --- (L-R) Superstar Manny Pacquiao and undefeated Jr. Welterweight champion Timothy "The Desert Storm" Bradley Jr. pose during a press conference in New York City Thursday during their cross-country media tour for their upcoming World Welterweight title mega-fight. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions, Tecate, AT&T and MGM Grand, Pacquiao vs Bradley will take place, Saturday, June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, live on HBO Pay Per View. --- Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank.

It stands to reason that even if Manny Pacquiao thought he was in an easy fight that he would still praise his opponent and speak as if it’s the toughest fight of his life. The genuinely good-natured Filipino icon rarely has a bad word to say about any of his in-ring opponents and has learned through the years how to properly handle his global superstar status.

WBO junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley is coming to fight like a lion on June 9th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Bradley (28-0, 12KOs) is challenging the WBO's welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38KOs), regarding by many as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

New York, N.Y. --- Undefeated Jr. Welterweight champion Timothy "The Desert Storm" Bradley Jr.(R) arrives in New York late Tuesday night with his trainer Joel Diaz(L) on the cross-country media tour to promote his upcoming World Welterweight title mega-fight against superstar Manny Pacquiao. Bradley is in town for a Thursday press conference at Chelsea Piers-Pier 61. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions, Tecate, AT&T and MGM Grand, Pacquiao vs Bradley will take place, Saturday, June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, live on Pay Per View. --- Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank.