In a rare instance, Manny Pacquiao will be facing an opponent who is moving up in weight to challenge him.
Wanting to gain worldwide recognition that his talent rightfully deserves, WBO Light Welterweight Champion Timothy Bradley moves up a notch higher to challenge the WBO Welterweight Champion Pacquiao.
[WATCH: Pacquiao vs Bradley weigh-in video]
The two will meet inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena ring on June 9, 2012.
So, who will win it all?
On one corner is Ring’s number two pound-for-pound boxer in the world and only eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao. On another corner is Ring’s number eight pound-for-pound boxer in the world, the undefeated Timothy Bradley.
For their physical attributes and career record, check out the tale of the tape below:
32 | Age |
28 |
5 feet 6 ½ inches | Height |
5 ft 6 inches |
66 ½ in |
Reach |
69 in |
38 in |
Chest Normal |
38 in |
41 in |
Chest Expanded |
41 in |
13 in |
Biceps |
15 in |
12 in |
Forearm |
12 in |
28 in |
Waist |
31 in |
20 in |
Thigh |
22 in |
13 in |
Calf |
13½ in |
16 in |
Neck |
16 in |
8 in |
Wrist |
7 in |
10 in |
Fist |
12 in |
Southpaw |
Stance |
Orthodox |
54-3-2 |
Record |
28-0-0 |
38 |
Knockouts |
12 |
70.37 % |
Knockout Percentage |
42.85 % |
Last Fight |
vs Joel Casamayor (KO) |
Yes, the tale of the tape shows us that the fighters are almost virtually identical to each other in terms of physical attributes with ‘reach’ having the largest advantage going for Bradley.
The ‘career record and knockouts’ is clearly Pacquiao’s edge. Although not reflected, the quality of opponents faced also goes to Pacquiao.
Check out each fighter’s highlights:
So, mark your calendar boxing fans, Manny Pacquiao vs Timothy Bradley will be held on June 9, 2012, at the MGM Grand Graden Arena, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA presented by HBO Boxing only on pay-per-view.

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