Manny Pacquiao will be training against Bradley’s ‘Clone’ – Boxing News
Manny Pacquiao, the current WBO welterweight champion, will have his title on line when he steps in the ring against Timothy Bradley on June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Since Pacquiao knows Bradley is a tough fighter who has remained unbeaten to date,
Pacquiao is training hard for the big day. Update of the day is that Pacquiao is training against Bradley’s clone to be acquainted with Bradley’s rough style.
Pacquiao is currently in Baguio City training for the fight. Pacquiao, in his last interview, admitted the fact that Bradley is a rough fighter and he can use tactics that can surprise him, especially head butts and elbows. Therefore, Pacquiao thinks it
is important to be prepared for such instances.
When asked about Bradley’s unethical moves, Pacquiao said, “That's what (Bradley's) going to do.” Pacquiao iterated that he would counter Bradley’s surprising moves with his mighty fists.
Not just Pacquiao, a couple of other popular figures from the sport believe Bradley uses tactics that are ‘questionable’. For instance, Nacho Beristain, Juan Manuel Marquez’s trainer, has claimed the Bradley is a dirty fighter and his tricks are questionable.
Talking about Marquez and Bradley he iterated, “I know (Marquez), and now he won't rest until he captures the WBO's full championship. Personally, I do not like that (Bradley) opponent. He is very dirty, uses his head and elbows.”
Lastly, even Hall of Famer coach Freddie Roach who is training Pacquiao admitted the fact that Bradley is a rough fighter and that he can do anything to protect his unbeaten streak. He added, “(Bradley) He's going to do everything (to win).”
Roach has already said that in order to beat Bradley, Pacquiao will have to knock him out. Bradley is a fighting machine and so is Pacquiao, but the latter will have to knock out Bradley in order to stop him.
As for now, Pacquiao is preparing hard for his bout on June 9. He will be joined by his friend Amir Khan, the former unified IBF and WBA super lightweight champion, soon. Pacquiao will fly to Roach’s training facility as well to complete his training.
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