Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
‘Desert Storm’ rematch hopes fading
Timothy Bradley was once the frontrunner to meet former pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao in a rematch later this year, but unfortunately for the American, a second bite of the ‘Pacman’ cherry seems unlikely to happen.
The WBO welterweight champion, who defeated the Filipino in a highly-contentious split decision in Las Vegas last June, may now have to line up his next opponent after apparently being given the cold shoulder by Pacquiao for a return.
Pacquiao, 33, is instead reportedly focusing his attention on another fight with nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez, possibly in Mexico, with November and December dates on the table.
A potential fight with Miguel Cotto has also eluded the Californian as the Puerto Rican challenges WBA light-middleweight champion Austin Trout on December 1 at Madison Sqaure Garden.
A potential fight with Miguel Cotto has also eluded the Californian as the Puerto Rican challenges WBA light-middleweight champion Austin Trout on December 1 at Madison Sqaure Garden.
That leaves Bradley contemplating the likes of Shawn Porter, Ed Parades and Brad Solomon for a maiden defence of his WBO belt, with no future guarantees of fulfilling his promise to gain a rematch with the eight-time title holder.