
Roach: Pacquiao Needs To Dominate, Knockout Bradley
It's not too much of a stretch to compare Coach Freddie Roach with a renegade Republican presidential candidate.
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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.

Luis Sandoval catches up with WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao to discuss the upcoming defense of his crown against undefeated challenger Timothy Bradley.

Luis Sandoval catches up to undefeated WBO junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley to discuss his upcoming fight with Manny Pacquiao, going up in weight and more.