++++Manny Pacquiao vs Timothy Bradley: Technical/Tactical Breakdown Thread++++

So June 9th we possibly have one of the most intriguing battles in recent memory.

Myself and a few posters on this board have for a while called for this fight and talked big about Bradley's chances of shocking the world and beating Manny Pacquiao.

Timothy has struck gold, after his hustling for position and playing a rook rather then a pawn he's beaten his fellow foes to one of the Two Kings in Pacquiao. Many felt he ducked Khan but now he's got his man and the chance to enter the 'Elite' of the sport. Maybe the brilliant Gorilla Production video was right. Khan and co are the pawn's but Bradley refused to be a soldier in battle. He will have less wear and tear then most of Manny's recent opponents.

For Pacquiao this could well be the short straw, Bradley doesn't bring much fanfare if any! he's also got a style that is extremely difficult to dissect. He's a chameleon in the ring and has a very healthy record against Southpaw's.

For many they will see this as a let down, for the purists they will enjoy every minute of battle.

Let the debate start! Who wins? and Why?

Bradley on how to beat Pac.
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pDh12g1A4k[/ame]

To end my OP :happy
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0dQxQGFNZ8[/ame]

 

Roach was asked if he saw anything special in Bradley and he instead took a shot at the Palm Springs, California fighter before backtracking a bit.

“He’s a dirty fighter, well, he’s a physical fighter,” Roach stated. “He uses his head, elbows, so forth. Manny does have some trouble with that because Manny can’t retaliate. I tell Manny that if a guy hits you low, hit him back low, but he won’t do that. So, the thing is, it could pose a bit of a problem. But the thing is, his speed and his power should be too much for him. It should be an exciting fight as long as it lasts.”

 

Thanks Lads :good.

 

All the footage i could find of Bradley against Southpaw's.
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7HHDbsImX8[/ame]
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64zvoCpRCSw[/ame]
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3n0VbHXDjM&feature=related[/ame]
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQyluJq6FQI[/ame]
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQAckUuA2MA[/ame]

 

I believe just from quick glimpses of all the fights, Bradley mustn't initiate the attacks. He's got to limit the rash attacks even against Casa he steamed in.

This is about patience, concentration and execution of defense and attack.

I do like the way he pats the jab handing down and throws lead right hands, and shots to body. He's been taught well about how to deal with Southpaw's. He musn't fall in against Pacquiao he's got to limit his offense early!. Starve him of success.

 

Was a decent technical fight, not a barnburner but wasn't a stinker IMO. Just never lived up to expectation mostly cos Alexander felt Bradley's strength early and also didn't like fighting through adversity.