Monday, June 4, 2012
Pacquiao vs Bradley: The Match-up
Manny Pacquiao defeated Juan Manuel Marquez for a second time, winning a 12-round majority decision. Catch the finale of 24/7 Pacquiao/Bradley on Fri., June 8 at 8pm ET/PT on HBO
Pacquiao vs. Bradley: Look at Pacquiao
Pacquiao vs. Bradley: Look at Pacquiao:A thorough analysis of Pacquiaos third fight with his greatest rival, Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez.
Pacquiao vs. Bradley: Bradley Analysis
An analysis of Bradley and his underrated speed and power. Pacquiao vs. Bradley happens Sat., June 9
Pacquiao Spiritual Awakening
Act 1 - Manny Pacquiao gives a thorough first-person account on his new-found spirituality and how it has affected his life. Pacquiao vs. Bradley happens Sat., June 9 live on pay-per-view.
Pacquiao vs Bradley: Fighters Face Off on HBO sports
Pacquiao vs Bradley Live interview on HBO. Pacquiao and Bradley meet face-to-face outside the ring for this exclusive interview with Max Kellerman. 24/7 Pacquiao/Bradley episode 1 debuts Sat., May 26 on HBO sports. It all leads up to their live pay-per-view fight on Sat., June 9 at MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada in World Welterweight Championship.
Pacquiao Bradley:Tim Bradley and the Top 6 Unbeaten Fighters in the World
That “zero” in the right column is something precious to Tim Bradley, to all fighters that haven’t lost.
To some undefeated fighters, though, that "zero” is as hollow as the figure. But to others, the Tim Bradleys, Floyd Mayweathers—those types—it means no one has beaten them at an elite level.
Here’s a look at six of the top undefeated fighters in the world, a group Bradley is counting on being among after his welterweight showdown with the legendary Manny Pacquiao on June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
6. Mikey Garcia, Featherweight 28-0-0 (24 KOs)
He’s young, he’s tough and is the kind of fighter who represents the future of the sport. Garcia reached his lofty destination by beating Bernabe Concepcion and stopping previously undefeated Matt Remillard. He has a July 12 date with reigning WBA world featherweight champion Celestino Caballero.
We know Mikey can punch; he’s stopped his last six opponents. But he is special. Stopping someone as savvy as Caballero may prove it.
5. Saul Alvarez, Junior Middleweight 40-0-1 (29 KOs)
Like Garcia, he’s also the future of the sport, but is far more entrenched than Garcia. His methodical destruction of faded and shopworn Shane Mosley was impressive (you can only beat who they put in front of you, right?), and he would utterly destroy the well-protected Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Alvarez is a beast, and the next crossover star in the sport. Once he gets a better command of English, the freckled, red-headed Opie lookalike is destined for huge things.
After a possible Pacquiao-Mayweather showdown, a fight featuring Chavez Jr. and Alvarez should be the next hot fight in boxing.
4. Roman Gonzalez, Junior Flyweight 32-0-0 (27 KOs)
Gonzalez carries a dubious distinction: He’s the best fighter no one in America has really seen live, unless you’re a very deep, entrenched hardcore fight junkie who will scour YouTube to get a glimpse of the powerful Gonzalez.
It’s a shame no one in the United States truly cares about the lighter classes. They would love the high-energy, gutty, aim-to-please Gonzalez.
3. Yuriorkis Gamboa, Featherweight 21-0-0 (16 KOs)
Gamboa waited and waited, and waited some more, but Juan Manuel Lopez didn’t do his part to threaten Gamboa’s “zero.” It doesn’t appear as if many others are ready, nor willing to do so, either.
Top Rank’s Bob Arum, the all-time best at selling fights, made a rare faux pas in letting JuanMa-Gamboa wait too long before the fight got ruined by Orlando Salido beating “JuanMa” twice.
Gamboa got left holding, well, nothing.
It wasn’t his fault. Although his undefeated record is very much a part of clever matchmaking, there’s no disputing Gamboa’s skills.
He chumped Daniel Ponce De Leon, Jorge Solis and Salido, the same Salido that defeated Lopez. Enough said. If not for Ward and Mayweather, Gamboa would easily top this list.
2. Andre Ward, Super Middleweight 25-0-0 (13 KOs)
We found out just how good Ward is, ironically, by Carl Froch’s demolition of Lucian Bute. Ward handled Froch, handled Arthur Abraham, handled Mikkel Kessler and made himself a superstar by winning the Super Six.
Ward could grow even more in stature by stepping up and beating light heavyweight world champion Chad Dawson when the two fight September 8.
Here’s something else about the special young star: He’s an even better person than he is a fighter, and he’s a heck of a fighter, one of the best in the world.
Pacquiao Bradley LIVE here
1. Floyd Mayweather, Welterweight 43-0-0 (26 KOs)
Love him, hate him, don’t care one way or another about him (which is very hard to conceive for such a polarizing figure), Floyd Mayweather is simply the best fighter in the world.
Everyone in the sport is still clamoring for a showdown with Manny Pacquiao, but “Money May” doesn’t need Pacquiao anymore to cement his legacy. Mayweather is already an all-time great, and greatest fighter of this generation.
If the day ever comes when he fights Pacquiao, expect his undefeated record to be upped even more. Pacquiao, another all-time great, isn’t in Mayweather’s class. No one is.
Mayweather is that much better than the next best, and pulverizing Pac-Man will only secure what many insiders know already—Floyd Mayweather is the greatest fighter in the world.
To some undefeated fighters, though, that "zero” is as hollow as the figure. But to others, the Tim Bradleys, Floyd Mayweathers—those types—it means no one has beaten them at an elite level.
Here’s a look at six of the top undefeated fighters in the world, a group Bradley is counting on being among after his welterweight showdown with the legendary Manny Pacquiao on June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
6. Mikey Garcia, Featherweight 28-0-0 (24 KOs)
He’s young, he’s tough and is the kind of fighter who represents the future of the sport. Garcia reached his lofty destination by beating Bernabe Concepcion and stopping previously undefeated Matt Remillard. He has a July 12 date with reigning WBA world featherweight champion Celestino Caballero.
We know Mikey can punch; he’s stopped his last six opponents. But he is special. Stopping someone as savvy as Caballero may prove it.
5. Saul Alvarez, Junior Middleweight 40-0-1 (29 KOs)
Like Garcia, he’s also the future of the sport, but is far more entrenched than Garcia. His methodical destruction of faded and shopworn Shane Mosley was impressive (you can only beat who they put in front of you, right?), and he would utterly destroy the well-protected Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Alvarez is a beast, and the next crossover star in the sport. Once he gets a better command of English, the freckled, red-headed Opie lookalike is destined for huge things.
After a possible Pacquiao-Mayweather showdown, a fight featuring Chavez Jr. and Alvarez should be the next hot fight in boxing.
4. Roman Gonzalez, Junior Flyweight 32-0-0 (27 KOs)
Gonzalez carries a dubious distinction: He’s the best fighter no one in America has really seen live, unless you’re a very deep, entrenched hardcore fight junkie who will scour YouTube to get a glimpse of the powerful Gonzalez.
It’s a shame no one in the United States truly cares about the lighter classes. They would love the high-energy, gutty, aim-to-please Gonzalez.
3. Yuriorkis Gamboa, Featherweight 21-0-0 (16 KOs)
Gamboa waited and waited, and waited some more, but Juan Manuel Lopez didn’t do his part to threaten Gamboa’s “zero.” It doesn’t appear as if many others are ready, nor willing to do so, either.
Top Rank’s Bob Arum, the all-time best at selling fights, made a rare faux pas in letting JuanMa-Gamboa wait too long before the fight got ruined by Orlando Salido beating “JuanMa” twice.
Gamboa got left holding, well, nothing.
It wasn’t his fault. Although his undefeated record is very much a part of clever matchmaking, there’s no disputing Gamboa’s skills.
He chumped Daniel Ponce De Leon, Jorge Solis and Salido, the same Salido that defeated Lopez. Enough said. If not for Ward and Mayweather, Gamboa would easily top this list.
2. Andre Ward, Super Middleweight 25-0-0 (13 KOs)
We found out just how good Ward is, ironically, by Carl Froch’s demolition of Lucian Bute. Ward handled Froch, handled Arthur Abraham, handled Mikkel Kessler and made himself a superstar by winning the Super Six.
Ward could grow even more in stature by stepping up and beating light heavyweight world champion Chad Dawson when the two fight September 8.
Here’s something else about the special young star: He’s an even better person than he is a fighter, and he’s a heck of a fighter, one of the best in the world.
Pacquiao Bradley LIVE here
1. Floyd Mayweather, Welterweight 43-0-0 (26 KOs)
Love him, hate him, don’t care one way or another about him (which is very hard to conceive for such a polarizing figure), Floyd Mayweather is simply the best fighter in the world.
Everyone in the sport is still clamoring for a showdown with Manny Pacquiao, but “Money May” doesn’t need Pacquiao anymore to cement his legacy. Mayweather is already an all-time great, and greatest fighter of this generation.
If the day ever comes when he fights Pacquiao, expect his undefeated record to be upped even more. Pacquiao, another all-time great, isn’t in Mayweather’s class. No one is.
Mayweather is that much better than the next best, and pulverizing Pac-Man will only secure what many insiders know already—Floyd Mayweather is the greatest fighter in the world.
Pacquiao Bradley odds: Where the smart will invest
Even if I don't have any intention of betting on a fight, I always like to check out the odds and see what the book makers' opinion is on the upcoming bout because usually they're pretty much dead on.
Pacquiao Bradley LIVE on
http://boxing.livetvbook.com
So, for the Pacquiao vs. Bradley matchup on June 9, boxing fans should absolutely look at the odds to give them some assistance in guiding who they think will be victorious.
I've looked at all the odds for all the different prop bets, different possible ultimate outcomes, and round by round odds over the past couple of days.
Here is where the smart money should be placed for this fight regarding various different type of bets.
Pacquiao Bradley LIVE on
http://boxing.livetvbook.com
So, for the Pacquiao vs. Bradley matchup on June 9, boxing fans should absolutely look at the odds to give them some assistance in guiding who they think will be victorious.
I've looked at all the odds for all the different prop bets, different possible ultimate outcomes, and round by round odds over the past couple of days.
Here is where the smart money should be placed for this fight regarding various different type of bets.
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