Cathedral City boxer Timothy Bradley promised fans and the media they will be in for a spectacle when he takes on fighter of the decade Manny Pacquiao on June 9 in what will be his career-defining moment.
A lot will be on the line for both fighters. For Pacquiao, who is guaranteed $26 million for the fight, a loss could be damaging for a potential mega-fight against Floyd Mayweather that would bring the Filipino champion at least double what he’ll make on June 9. For Bradley, considered one of the 10 best fighters in the world, a victory would bring him the stardom he desires. “It?s going to be a focused, determined, hungry storm on June 9, so stay tuned,? said Bradley, nicknamed the “Desert Storm.” ?it?s going to be a fight to remember. Manny is going to bring it and I?m going to bring it too. When you got two guys who are going to bring it and put it all on the line, because he has this big fight looming, and I have my family and this is my career moment right here to be a superstar in this game. I?m not going to take no for an answer and neither is he. You have a big wreck coming on June 9.? Bradley held his open workout at the Indio Boys and Girls Club. The gym was pack with fans and media that was bussed in from Los Angeles and Las Vegas by promoters Top Rank. Also in the crowd was Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum, the founder of Top Rank, as well as the television crew for the HBO series “24/7.” Top Rank also announced that starting Monday, they will provide Bradley a bus for his disposal until the fight. Lee Samuels, the public relations director for Top Rank, said a driver will be available to Bradley around the clock. In addition to talking about the fight, Bradley also spoke about the HBO series following his life, the rash of failed drug tests that has forced the cancellation of two high-profile fights, and even how his feet gets because he never wears socks when he trains or runs.
