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Bradley launches tirade to goad Pacquiao into rematch

Phil D. Jay 
WBN Editor
WBO champion seeking decision


Rumours that Manny Pacquiao may favour dropping his November outing for an April meeting with Floyd Mayweather have sprung Timothy Bradley into action after a sustained silence in the wake of his shock victory in June.

The 28 year-old, who defeated Pacquiao in one of worst decisions of recent times, is hoping that his name is chosen from a shortlist of three for a second outing against the Filipino Congressman later this year.

‘Desert Storm’ wants the opportunity to prove that he can mix it with the ‘Pacman,’ despite seemingly being outclassed for much of their first fight, and believes talk that Pacquaio may not take the fight proves his point.

“To be honest with you, I think a lot of people on that side are scared,” Bradley told The Desert Sun.

“He couldn't knock me out with two peg legs. Me healthy, I'm going to beat him worse.

“If Manny wants to do it, let's do it. It's been a circus around here. I've been sitting around here waiting. I want the fight, but he hasn't decided yet.”

Pacquiao, 33, apparently has former opponents Juan Manuel Marquez and Miguel Cotto in consideration for his 61st professional contest and the southpaw is expected to make a decision in the next few days.

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