PACQUIAO vs BRADLEY III PREDICTION

The keys to Pacquiao vs Bradley III are unique and usually only noticed by those who are behind the scenes or true boxing aficionados.  Similar examples to tonight's fight have happened previously:

Back in the early 90's, the late great Emanuel Steward worked the corner of Oliver McCall against Lennox Lewis.  He insisted that McCall throw the 3-2 which was the left hook+right hand.  He found a way to fit it in the early rounds and KO'd Lewis and took the victory.  The difference was the Coach.

When Lewis re-matched McCall, he hired Emanuel Steward to coach him.  Long story short, he humiliated McCall and reduced him to having a meltdown in the ring.  Lewis won due to McCall basically quitting in the ring.  Once again, the difference was the coach.

The difference in tonight's fight is Atlas.  Bradley is a good listener and an excellent student just like the great George Foreman.  The night Foreman defeated Michael Moorer, which was Teddy Atlas's fighter, it resulted in a devastating upset because Moorer was a top heavy weight and Foreman was allegedly "over the hill".  This particular evening Atlas was out-coached.  This fight proved to be a much needed redemption for Big George Foreman for the fight in which he lost to Ali in Zaire.

Can you see there is something special brewing here?

For tonight's fight, my head says Pacquiao but my heart says Teddy. Speed and power go to Pacquiao. Being guided through this storm using angles, timing and a boxing playbook, goes to team Bradley.  Teddy pulls off a Houdini act.

But remember, all of this means nothing if Pacquiao has learned how to make the necessary adjustments.  However, recent past has shown that this has not been the case.  Freddy Roach was on the record saying he built a game plan for 5 years to beat Mayweather.  That did not turn out so well.  So, from a coach's perspective, that was either a lesson learned or it is just proof that Roach has reached his peak in coaching.  After all, unlike a "teacher", a coach stays within the confines of what he knows.  A "teacher", on the other hand, never stops learning, discovering & bringing new ways to elevate their fighter.  We will soon find out.

There's something to be said about the Coach.  Even Mayweather changed coaches after being hit too much against Cotto showing even the best need the best coaching for their game.  Once the right coaching falls into place, the sky is the limit.

For my fight aficionados:
How do you see this match playing out now that all of the evidence is on the table?

Coach Eric A. Bradley

CEO Master Boxing LLC
Contributor ESPN Insider

Beyond The Scale: What A Weigh-In Will Tell You

The first thing a weigh-in usually tells you about the fighters is if their timing of having a proper diet was either well planned or if they totally winged it.

If he winged it, he is not properly managed.  This goes for guys who are even on HBO. Trust me, you would be surprised how many unguided fighters are at the top of the sport who still lack proper sports nutrition along with possessing the knowledge of the art of cutting down to make weight.

If a fighter is spot on weight and does not look dried up, he definitely feels more confident due to his precise meal regimen.  This allows the fighter to go into the ring with a better sense of professionalism and focus.

When an experienced fighter like Pacquiao or Bradley come in dried up because the did not take the necessary precautions, that tells you that they are losing the passion for the preparation.  The edge once again goes to the one who has the will to sacrifice more for the victory.

The next thing that you can look for at a weigh-in is how the stare down goes.  Not only does turning away first mean you've lost the battle of concentration but you now have to win the first round.  This stays with the fighter even walking down the isle to the ring.  So when they say the weigh-in is just to see who made weight, that is not necessarily true.  A lot will be found out at weigh-in time.  Fighters know this.  Trainers know this.

Le'ts just say unofficially the weigh-in is truly round one of the fight.  The ring will soon tell the truth.  Pacquiao VS Bradley are total professionals as you can see from their weigh-in. The edge always goes to the one who was willing to do the little things.  A wise man once said, "You get out of it, what you put into it".  Pacquiao VS Bradley will show who has truly added enough to his game plan and who has been hiding from the truth.

Pacquiao weighed in at 145.5 lbs.  Bradley weighed in at 146.5 lbs.  

Think about what was just said and you do the math.

MB Sports Media

Boxing Aficionado 

Randolph B. Sugar

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ESPN INSIDER: PACQUIAO VS BRADLEY 3

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MASTER BOXING LLC announces the launch of MB SPORTS MEDIA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Master Boxing LLC, an innovative globally recognized leader in Boxing and Sports Performance Training & Education, announced today the newest division of their company, MB Sports Media.

MB Sports Media is designed to give a professional yet raw & authentic look at the sport of boxing.  MB Sports Media will make it possible to allow the audience to understand the sport from the inside out like it has never been done before.  "We will break down the fighter's training methods in our sports science segments as well as the philosophy behind styles and fight match ups," explains MASTER BOXING Founder & CEO Coach Eric A. Bradley.  "You can think of MB SPORTS MEDIA  as the Newsstand of the sport of Boxing.  We will always offer up original and thought provoking content from top sports journalists.  You will get to enjoy our in depth sports correspondents as they cover your favorite fighters in the midst of their camps and dispel what really goes on behind the scenes. We are very proud to be able to offer a unique opportunity to aspiring journalists and media correspondents with this exciting new venture.  We are going to put the spotlight on the things you don't even see on All Access or 24/7.  It is our job to bridge the gap for you here.  We want to give the fans an amazing experience that truly meets their desire and passion for our amazing sport.  We work diligently day in and day out to be seen as a reliable source and take things to an entirely different level.  We plan to be viewed as the PPV of behind the scenes of boxing". 

"I clearly see MB Sports Media going beyond the sport of boxing due to our relationships with Professional athletes and teams in other sport disciplines," said Director of Master Boxing Staci Cloninger. "We are excited about what the future holds.  At the end of the day, we have the opportunity to elevate the fan experience by bringing knowledge, insight and a healthy dose of reality to the audience regardless of sport.  That's a beautiful thing".

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Master Boxing, under the helm of Coach Eric A. Bradley, provides elite Boxing & Sports Performance Training/Rehab & Education to Professional athletes (Boxing, NFL, NBA, NHL, PGA & Track and Field) and non-athletes alike.  Teachings & coaching are based on the proprietary methods of Coach Bradley which focus on building a high performance athlete without injury and sustainable longevity. Master Boxing Training & Nutrition products & services can be found at www.masterboxingllc.com.  

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Based out of Raleigh-Durham, N.C., the home of the Carolina Panthers, UNC Tarheels, Duke Blue Devils and where some of the best athletes on the planet come to train, Master Boxing is dedicating to providing the most innovative training method to engineering a premium athlete.  You can find more details by visiting www.masterboxingllc.com

ABOUT COACH ERIC A. BRADLEY:

As an expert Boxing coach, he has had many grueling years in the ring preparing fighters to go toe to toe with the best in the business.  Nearly 20 years to be exact.  Some of these fighters are your favorite:  Hasim Rahman, Wvladimir Klitshchko, Manny Pacquiao, Oliver McCall, Antonio Margarito, Alfredo Angulo, Chris Byrd, Andre Berto and the list goes on. Being under the tutelage of the 2004 Olympic boxing Coach Anthony Bradley, he reaped the benefits of being passed down the knowledge from Coach Anthony Bradley's 24 years as Special Forces Master Sergeant in the Army as well as his partnership with 1988 Olympic Coach Kenny Adams.  Coach Bradley's family is 100% pure boxing.

Coach Bradley believes you shouldn't just watch boxing but BE BOXING.  He graces you with the tools to do so.

ABOUT THE ERIC BRADLEY METHOD™

Coach Bradley's Method is rooted in elevating the human body in a manner such that negative residual effects are kept at bay.  The body is preserved while being elevated & crossing into a new sphere of performance & conditioning.  His teachings envelop every sport genre because the focus is on the human body & mind, rather than the sport.  It is non-conventional to most but loved & respected by all who get a taste of it.  .

Coach Bradley is a teacher who just so happens to be a coach.  He is also an athletic avatar in his own right.  Coach Bradley has the unique capability to jump in with the professional athlete & deliver a "toe to toe" experience.  Often referred to as the Mackie Shillstone of the modern era, the bond  & respect that is created between athlete & coach in this unique scenario is rare and held in high regard by both parties.  Coach Bradley can be contacted via www.masterboxingllc.com

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