The Filipino boxing icon and international Hall of Famer, Manny Pacquiao is currently in a “must-win” situation with his match-up against American champion boxer Timothy Bradley as their mega fight is fast approaching. Pacquio’s coach admitted during an interview that Manny badly needed the win against Bradley to regain his boxing status.
Manny Pacquiao’s coach, Freddie Roach was quoted as saying “This is a must-win situation on Saturday night,” he told Gareth Davis of The Telegraph during an interview.
The Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley rematch will be held this coming Saturday, April 12, 2014 live on pay-per-view beginning at 9:00 P.M. ET/6:00 P.M. Pacific Time at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
The eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao controversially lost to Timothy Bradley during their first meeting last June 2012, on their second meeting, Manny Pacquiao will be the challenger in the ring as he wanted to proved that he is still an elite fighter.
The 35-year-old Manny Pacquiao faced questions about his boxing future after his devastating lost against Mexican rival Juan Manuel Marquez, just months after he first lost to Timothy Bradley.
Although Manny Pacquiao rebounded with a convincing win against Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios last November 2013, some boxing experts doubted Manny’s ability to win a knock-out against younger rivals.
Even the Hall of Fame coach Freddie Roach, acknowledged that there are still those who doubt that Manny Pacquiao remains an elite fighter. Manny Pacquiao also noted during an interview with ANC that he still has something left to prove and insisted that he alone will decide on his retirement.
There are rumors spreading online that Manny Pacquiao will retire once he will be defeated by Timothy Bradley on their second fight. Manny Pacquiao noted that he don’t want to retire early, and does not yet feel the need to retire, for he is still hungry to compete.
Manny Pacquiao was quoted as saying “Ayokong mag-retiro ng maaga, tapos babalik ako later on. Gusto ko, sulit. Pag retiro, retiro na, wala ng balikan. Ako naman ang magsasabi na ‘I think I have to hang up my gloves,” said the Filipino idol.