Timothy Bradley Jr. is one of Manny Pacquiao's potential final opponents and as far as veteran trainer Robert Garcia is concerned, he has a good chance at sending the Filipino boxing icon on a rough note.
Garcia seems to be riding on the same note that other critics and observers are weighing into — the Teddy Atlas factor, per reports from Boxing Scene.
All that was witnessed by many who were able to see Bradley handing Brandon Rios a devastating loss. It was perhaps the most impressive win thus far for "Desert Storm" who had his share of controversial finishes.
That includes his 2012 fight with Pacquiao which he won via split decision. Pacquiao somehow proved that he was the rightful winner in that fight when the eight-time division champion came back into the ring with Bradley in 2014 and won via unanimous decision.
Bradley was somehow rattled a bit by that, unimpressive in his next matches. Prior to Rios, he was coming off another seemingly controversial win over Jesse Vargas.
But there was no controversy against Rios. Bradley finished him off in the ninth and the world took notice.
Garcia himself admitted that Pacquiao won their first two encounters but said the third meeting, if made, will be different. He believes that Atlas has done wonders on Bradley so far and Pacquiao could be in for a rough farewell.
Right now, the world is waiting on Pacquiao as far as his final opponent is concerned. Such should have been announced already but all that has been moved to early 2016.
If previous reports hold true, Bradley is technically the only fighter left in the mix as far as the Pacquiao's potential final opponent is concerned.
Amir Khan has opted to focus on Kell Brook while Terence Crawford may not have enough time for April since he will be fighting in February.
Adrien Broner claims he was contacted by Michael Koncz, but such remains unofficial for now.
