The ever so ridiculous world of Mayweather Vs. Pacquiao doesn't appear as if it's going to get any better. It appears that both camps are content with just kicking the can down the road further and further. Both sides are filled with lies and smoke screens and the fans are losing patience with it.
So with that said, let's take a look at the remaining possibilities for Manny Pacquiao. With Mayweather out of the picture, it leaves Timothy Bradley, Miguel Cotto, Juan Manuel Marquez, and Lamont Peterson.
I have been writing for a few months now that Tim Bradley would probably be the guy that Arum matches up against Pacquiao next.
Check out my thoughts on Bradley Vs. Pacquiao from back in October HERE
Arum signed Bradley earlier in 2011 and we all know that business wise it makes more sense for Bob to keep the main event all in the family, the Top Rank family.
Tim Bradley is no joke. He's won world titles in both welterweight and light welterweight divisions. Bradley has speed, and he is tough as nails. I like this match up.
Pacquiao Vs. Bradley is the best match up for Pacquiao minus a Floyd Mayweather. One could make a strong argument for another Juan Manuel Marquez match, but we have seen this three times already. Do the fans really want to see a fourth?
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Tim Bradley deserves his shot. He's a world champion with speed, good movement, and a great chin. He's also a class act. Bradley stays out of trouble, and he's also a veteran of the US Armed forces.
The one knock on Tim Bradley is his star power. Will Bradley sell tickets? We all know that Pacquiao sells tickets, but Bradley has yet to have grabbed the attention of the American boxing fan. Sure he has fans, but he's not that household name in boxing yet.
With that said, Bradley certainly brings a high skill set into the ring with him. I don't see Pacquiao just dominating a Tim Bradley. I do see Pacquiao defeating Tim Bradley, but it would be an entertaining and close fight.
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