Picked PacMan to win, had PacMan winning, I pick Bradley in the rematch

I'm as much as I'm in shock as you are, expected ANY close fight going Pac's way; it was close, I had Pac winning, decision went the other way. Chances are good that Manny gets even in November, right?

Not so fast, ESB!

- Pac's main concern should be his inability to put on effective combinations together, for a guy relying on them, Timbo reducing him to 1s and 1-2s is not a good sign - 1st time I've seen a prime Pac opponent leaving the ring virtually unmarked, and that with 4-5 round of Bradley trading with Manny

- the 2nd concern is Bradley still making it close despite only figuring Pac's angles in the later stages, boxing successfully - when they pick up round 13, you bet Timbo will have the better ideas what to do

- age, experience factors go opposite ways. This was as big a learning experience for Bradley as the shot itself and he'll come back a better fighter, where there are signs PacMan is slowly fading, I just don't see him coming back better

- the 2nd WW camp will also benefit Timbo who’ll grow into the division better

- considering movement is a major part of Bradley's game but it was somewhat compromised after the 2nd round, I think he can escape the ropes much quicker come rematch time

- sometimes styles decide close rounds, despite DLH's and Hopkins' efforts in the Mosley and Taylor rematches, the results stayed the same. Maybe it's not a style but a generational thing? Either way, rematches more often have the same result if close than a different

- confidence is a major factor in boxing. Bradley entered the ring tense and a little scared of the unknown, but left it well confident knowing he can compete with these top dawgs. With room for improvement more than on Pac’s side considering their age, that may prove an essential factor in the rematch

I just feel Bradley walked out as a better fighter, something Chad Dawson did in his controversial 1st fight vs. Glen Johnson, and will show the goods he only gave glimples of the 1st time around - look for Bradley to score his 2nd win over PacMan come November!

 

That you do Mr. "I had Pacquiao winning all rounds". :rofl

 

Gawd damn forgot about one point.

- Considering movement is a major part in Bradley's game but it was somewhat compromised after the 2nd round, I think he can escape the ropes much quicker come rematch time