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Bradley still refuses to admit that Pacquiao beat him

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bradley677By Yannis Mihanos: There has been a lot of talk lately about whether Manny Pacquiao (55-5-2, 38 KO’s) still has the killer instinct. Reporters mention it on the TV, in the press and internet. People comment on it regularly. Everyone seems to have an opinion these days. WBO welterweight champion Tim Bradley (31-0, 12 KO’s) seems to believe it too.

Last night, I watched the HBO 24/7 Pacquaio-Bradley 2 episode one. The episode was mostly a recap of all important events that happened for both Pacquiao and Bradley the last 2 years.

There were indeed many ups and downs, mostly for Pacquiao, who had 2 loses but also for Bradley who had to face extreme criticism even threats after their first fight in 2012.

Is Manny Pacquiao up for the challenge against Tim Bradley?

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pac43By Yannis Mihanos: The fighting pride of Philippines and now congressman, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao (55-5-2, 38 KO’s) is in a new chapter of his long career is facing once again the undefeated Tim “Desert Storm” Bradley (31-0, 12 KO’s) in an important rematch next month on April 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas Nevada.

Pacquiao, having lost 2 out of 3 of his last fights, is definitely at a crossroads in his long pro career. A possible defeat can take him farther away from the potential showdown with the No. 1 pound for pound fighter in boxing Floyd Mayweather Jr, who Pacquiao still badly wants to fight.

Marcos Maidana: Prey or Predator?

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mayweather4544By Yannis Mihanos: Marcos “El Chino” Maidana (35-3, 31 KO’s), since his last defeat in 2012 at the quick hands of Devon Alexander, has enjoyed a strong run of victories over Jesus Soto Karass, Martin Angel Martinez, Josesito Lopez and most recently Adrien Broner.

In this winning streak there is great contribution by his new and very capable trainer Robert Garcia. Last December in Maidana’s win over Broner, he showed more foot movement t and the same old aggression. This is the same aggression that had made him famous.

Is the age of Pacquiao a deciding factor on his rematch with Bradley?

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pac5By Yannis Mihanos: They kill the horses before getting old. In boxing and in many sports when people reach a certain age  they start to be called veterans, has-beens or spent forces. A prime example of that today in my article is Manny Pacquiao (55-5-2, 38 KO’s). He is  35-years-old  and preparing for his title fight against WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley (31-0, 12 KO’s) on April 12th next month at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Many people now consider Pacquaio “old” for boxing. 

As an example they say he has become less aggressive in the ring since 2009 (versus Miguel Cotto). They also mention how he used to be so ferocious  and strong in the ring comparing to what he is showing in his last few fights. I have no argument with that because I have eyes too.

Manny Pacquiao: Victory is all that matters

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pac746By Yannis Mihanos: This morning I watched on You Tube, HBO’S Manny Pacquiao – Tim Bradley Face off with Max Kellerman. It’s duration was short, about 6 minutes but it was enough to notice a few things.

First thing that I noticed was that Pacquiao seemed uncomfortable with the presence of Bradley. Then I heard Bradley go on and say that he has watched again the tape of the fight and that he is sure that he won 8 out of the 12 rounds.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Tim Bradley: Why fighting again?

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bradley1112By Yannis Mihanos: On April 12 at MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada a big title fight will take place in the long awaited rematch between Tim “Desert Storm” Bradley and Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. The reason why it’s been so highly anticipated is not because of the excitement that it may give, but also because of the controversy that it was created the first time.

Although the first match was a mismatch with Pacquiao the clear victor, somehow Bradley was rewarded with a points split decision. Immediately afterwards Pacquiao expressed no intention in fighting Bradley again. But what it did follow, made him change his mind.

Can Maidana solve another problem?

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maidana76By Yannis Mihanos: In life we all experience at times problems: big and small. Problems seem to get into our way of improving. They cause headache and takes sometimes a lot of time to figure them out. But once we find the way to solve them, then we can finally move on to the next stage and towards better things and future.

Last December, Marcos “El Chino” Maidana 35-3 (31 KO’s) was at the place of the underdog, the big favorite for the victory was the undefeated and very promising boxer, Adrien “The Problem” Broner.

Broner was the self pro claimed “new Mayweather” and believed that he could snatch an easy victory against Maidana but little did he know Maidana came to the fight well prepared and conditioned.

Manny Pacquiao: The People’s champ

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By Yannis Mihanos: In boxing there are so many different weight categories, and so many different title belts. Some say these things are unnecessary. Nowadays an average fighter with a little push can grab one of these titles and proudly claim himself as a champion.

Does Manny Pacquiao have enough left to beat Bradley?

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pac01By Yannis Mihanos: In the last few years the inability of Manny Pacquiao to finish  matches in spectacular fashion by the way of knockout has been one of the favorite topics in various websites, magazines, and on TV. Some they blame it on his recent election as a congressman for his native country, while some others believe his best is forever gone and that he is now old; some also accuse him of using in the past steroids. So there all kinds of reasons good and bad available but I am not here to judge.

In boxing there are two ways of winning, one is through a knockout and one is through a points decision. While there are both good for the fighter as victory is the main purpose they are not Always good for the fans. Boxing fans around the world always demand something more, something to talk about, something to remember: A knockout.

What triggers Manny Pacquiao

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pacquiao232By Yannis Mihanos: In boxing and life in general there are some things that can bring the best of us out. t=There are also some things that can bring out the worst of us. Those things are called triggers. Those triggers can be anywhere.

On April 12 in Las Vegas, Nevada a boxing fight will take place. It’s the long awaited rematch between WBO welterweight titleholder Timothy Bradley (31-0, 12 KO) and Manny Pacquiao (55-5-2, 38 KO’s).

In brief, the last 2 fights of both fighters were as following:  Tim Bradley had to go through hell in order to get a victory over Ruslan Provodnikov last year in March. Following that, Bradley defeated Juan Manuel Marquez by a relatively easy victory by avoiding his shots for most of the fight. I guess the punishment from Provodnikov was enough to make Bradley change plans and fight smart against Marquez.