Pacquiao draws closer to ‘final’ bout

Manny Pacquiao is set to play what is expected to be his final boxing match against Tim Bradley next month at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, marking his 26th fight in the U.S., shortly before he turns his attention to the 2016 Philippine’s election where he is running for Senator.
Pacquiao currently holds a strong record in the U.S. with a 20-3-2 win-loss-draw  (12 knockouts) of the 25 matches he has undertaken. Separately, the Philippine national icon has fought twice in Macau (both held at the Venetian Macao Arena) and four times in the Philippines, all within 15 years.
Overall, Pacquiao holds a 57-6-2 card with 38 knockouts and will be looking to finish his boxing career on a high note.
The last time Pacquiao and Bradley came face-to-face in 2012 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the latter won a highly controversial split decision to take the WBO welterweight title. Pacquiao won a rematch held in 2014, meaning that April 9 will be the third time the duo are set to meet.
American boxing trainer, Freddie Roach, is optimistic that Pacquiao will get the upper hand in next month’s bout.
“Sure, we will make some adjustments for the changes his [Bradley’s] new trainer implemented in the last fight, but as soon as Manny lands some meaningful punches, Bradley will revert back to his old style and that’s what we have to be prepared for,” said Roach. DB