Timothy Bradley is Confident
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At the beginning of HBO’s Pacquiao vs. Bradley II: Face Off with Max Kellerman, Kellerman showed Timothy Bradley a clip of their post-fight interview after their first encounter.
At that time, Kellerman said to Bradley that he seemed to be conceding defeat at the end of the fight. What Bradley said in response was that he would have to go home and review the tape to see if he actually won the fight.
An honest answer to say the least.
After reviewing the tape—and subsequently being asked the same question 1,000 times—Bradley now confidently states that he won his first encounter with Pacquiao.
“8-4 and I can say it and sit down with anybody.”
Bradley reveals no smirk, smile or bashfulness when saying that he believes that he won the first fight with Pacquiao. He exudes confidence and while his opinion is certainly in the minority, he seems ready to defy the critics again.
After watching Pacquiao and Bradley give their opinion on the rematch, it’s fair to ask if Bradley is overestimating Pacquiao’s decline.
Given the fact that Bradley has mentioned in the pre-fight pressers that he wants to see the “old Manny Pacquiao” on April 12, one can only assume he’s training harder than ever for a tough battle.
But, it must be said, be careful what you wish for.
