Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley Jr. is looking forward to meeting Manny Pacquiao for a third and final time this April in Las Vegas, although critics are not too confident that the result will be different.
Looking back at the previous two fights both had, the official records call it at one a piece. Bradley won the first one in 2012 where he eked out a controversial split decision but lost in 2014 via unanimous decision.
In the eyes of many, Pacquiao won both fights. Bradley will, of course, say otherwise but an answer to that could be in the third match.
Bradley feels refreshed with a new trainer (Teddy Atlas) backing him up. It showed against Brandon Rios, although the ones who were able to see that fight felt that it was more of Rios being out of shape.
If there is one thing going for Bradley, it is that he is familiar with Pacquiao's fighting style by now. He knows what the Filipino fighter will do and will likely map out his fight plan with Atlas.
Whatever Bradley and Atlas are planning, it should be perfect to waylay the eight-time division champ. Bradley made it clear that he will go for Pacquiao's weak spot, his recently repaired shoulder.
Even though Pacquiao's shoulder has fully healed, the fact remains that it remains vulnerable. There is no telling what a big hit could do and Bradley intends to find out.
Still and all, that doesn't seem to be enough to place Pacquiao in trouble. The wise money right now is seeing Pacquiao winning it either by another unanimous decision or maybe a knockout.
Bradley is facing big odds but all that doesn't bother Desert Storm.
"I'm going to be prepared for everything Pacquiao does before I get into the ring. I fight the fight inside the gym, and then go in and fill the sketch in with colors. I plan on having a masterful performance on April 9th," said Bradley via Boxing News 24.
