LOS ANGELES ? Tim Bradley believes his June 9 faceoff with Manny Pacquiao has the makings of a storied rivalry that is reminiscent of the Filipino?s glove affair with Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera and Juan Manuel Marquez.
Opening his workout for the second time in less than a week, the undefeated American challenger gamely posed for pictures beside a poster meant to promote their Nov. 10 rematch, a sign that Bradley is certain of pulling off a mighty upset next week at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Of course, Top Rank has a hand in the topnotch publicity gimmick although it is clearly stated in the contract that Bradley signed that Pacquiao is guaranteed a rematch in the event he loses.
Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum told the Bulletin over the weekend that he has penciled Nov. 10 as the date in case Bradley wins over Pacquiao, giving the Top Rank stalwart the chance to exact payback.
Assuming Bradley wins and Pacquiao avenges it, there will surely be a rubber match.
While Bradley is entertaining thoughts of engaging in a series of fights, Pacquiao?s camp is determined to just get the job done with Bradley and move on towards a Floyd Mayweather fight.
A lot of ringsiders are not giving Bradley much of a chance against Pacquiao.
?There is no reason for Manny not to knock Bradley out,? said former two-time champion Gerry Pe?alosa, who is here to support his bosom buddy.
Pe?alosa said ?Bradley?s style is perfect? for Pacquiao, making it very easy for Pacquiao to connect his heaviest shots.
