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05-09-2011, 05:43 PM
Manny Pacquiao to fight Timothy Bradley in November 2011
May 9th, 2011 10:31 am ET
By Rick Rockwell
Fight Sports Examiner
It appears that the much talked about "Trilogy Fight" between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez is down for the count as the latest news is that Manny is set to face Timothy Bradley instead. According to WBA junior Amir Khan, Bradley has signed on to fight Manny in November and their highly anticipated junior welterweight clash is off. On Monday morning, Amir Khan made the following comments via his official Facebook page:
"Bradley is signing with Top Rank and will fight Pacquiao in November."
As always, official confirmation will need to come from Top Rank, Bob Arum, or another representative from Team Pacquiao or Team Bradley. However, since Khan has been in negotiations with Bradley's camp for at least the last few weeks, he would definitely have some inkling of what Bradley's camp might be up to.
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On Saturday night, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum stated that Marquez, Bradley, or Zab Judah would be next for Manny Pacquiao on November 5 or November 12. However, for the last few weeks we have heard about offers from Arum to Marquez for a fight. Unfortunately, for the fans who wanted to see this fight, Marquez is still involved in contractual negotiations with Golden Boy Promotions. Over the weekend, Arum declared that Pacquiao would not fight any fighter form GBP and was trying to lure Marquez away.
Bradley, whose contract is expiring with his current promoter, was waiting to see what happened with Marquez before making a decision on fighting Amir Khan. According to BoxingScene.com, Arum stated on Sunday that Bradley was playing the waiting game because he knows a fight with Pacquiao would be more lucrative. It's understood how Arum wants complete control of Pacquiao's fights. Just take a look at the last four fights Manny had (Mosley, Margarito, Clottey, Cotto). Arum was in total control and received maximum profits.
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While this may be "smart business, Arum still deserves criticism because three of the last four fights should not have taken place for the purity of the sport and the entertainment of the fans. Arum has the majority of blame when it comes to the fight between Mosley and Pacquiao on Saturday night. This was the match-up that Arum shoved in Pacquiao's face last December and really tried to get the boxing fans to buy into.
Manny Pacquiao a victim of Bob Arum's greed, Mosley fight was embarrassing
As for Bradley vs. Pacquiao, this should be a competitive fight as Bradley is an undefeated champion on the junior welterweight division hold two titles. He's athletic, strong, and will provide Pacquiao with some challenges. However, until someone defeats Manny again, never bet against Boxing's pound-for-pound champion.
May 9th, 2011 10:31 am ET
By Rick Rockwell
Fight Sports Examiner
It appears that the much talked about "Trilogy Fight" between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez is down for the count as the latest news is that Manny is set to face Timothy Bradley instead. According to WBA junior Amir Khan, Bradley has signed on to fight Manny in November and their highly anticipated junior welterweight clash is off. On Monday morning, Amir Khan made the following comments via his official Facebook page:
"Bradley is signing with Top Rank and will fight Pacquiao in November."
As always, official confirmation will need to come from Top Rank, Bob Arum, or another representative from Team Pacquiao or Team Bradley. However, since Khan has been in negotiations with Bradley's camp for at least the last few weeks, he would definitely have some inkling of what Bradley's camp might be up to.
Manny Pacquiao doubles up Mosley in punches, Outperforms Floyd Mayweather Jr
On Saturday night, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum stated that Marquez, Bradley, or Zab Judah would be next for Manny Pacquiao on November 5 or November 12. However, for the last few weeks we have heard about offers from Arum to Marquez for a fight. Unfortunately, for the fans who wanted to see this fight, Marquez is still involved in contractual negotiations with Golden Boy Promotions. Over the weekend, Arum declared that Pacquiao would not fight any fighter form GBP and was trying to lure Marquez away.
Bradley, whose contract is expiring with his current promoter, was waiting to see what happened with Marquez before making a decision on fighting Amir Khan. According to BoxingScene.com, Arum stated on Sunday that Bradley was playing the waiting game because he knows a fight with Pacquiao would be more lucrative. It's understood how Arum wants complete control of Pacquiao's fights. Just take a look at the last four fights Manny had (Mosley, Margarito, Clottey, Cotto). Arum was in total control and received maximum profits.
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While this may be "smart business, Arum still deserves criticism because three of the last four fights should not have taken place for the purity of the sport and the entertainment of the fans. Arum has the majority of blame when it comes to the fight between Mosley and Pacquiao on Saturday night. This was the match-up that Arum shoved in Pacquiao's face last December and really tried to get the boxing fans to buy into.
Manny Pacquiao a victim of Bob Arum's greed, Mosley fight was embarrassing
As for Bradley vs. Pacquiao, this should be a competitive fight as Bradley is an undefeated champion on the junior welterweight division hold two titles. He's athletic, strong, and will provide Pacquiao with some challenges. However, until someone defeats Manny again, never bet against Boxing's pound-for-pound champion.