Timothy Bradley Looks Ready and Determined for June 9 fight with Manny Pacquiao

by Jorge Alacron-Swaby

Timothy Bradley’s training camp was in full effect in Palm Springs, CA as he prepared for the biggest fight of his career. He faces pound for pound superstar Manny Pacquiao on June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Under the guidance of head trainer Joel Diaz, Bradley did some pad work in a ring fully surrounded by the media. All the media looked impressed by Bradley’s fitness, confidence and determination.

Inside of the ring Bradley made some comments referring to Pacquiao, countering his trainer Joel Diaz and saying “Don’t do it Pacquiao, don’t do it”. While in the middle of the ring he went on to say “I’m going to wait for him and then go for his guts” right before he unleashed a impressive looking combination to the body.

After the pad work Bradley made the double end bag his next victim. At it he showed a lot of speed, something Bradley is not known for and something that Bradley is going to need on June 9 if he hopes to keep up with Pacquiao.

Afterward he moved on to do some shadow boxing with his dad, the hardcore, charismatic and determined Bradley Sr who has become a popular character on the HBO 24/7 series.

He keep up the conversation with his dad all while fully concentrated on his shadow boxing, saying “They sleeping on my defense, they say I ain’t go no defense.”  

Bradley’s work ethic and preparations for this bout is another level, he seems focused, determined and has a look of confidence and will to win that cannot be taught in any gym. He also has a fully committed and trustworthy team behind him to pushes him every and works just as hard as him.

The big pay-per-view fight is only twelve days away and Timothy Bradley, the man known as “Desert Storm” looks ready to step into the ring TODAY.