MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE) – Timothy Bradley has formally accepted the offer to take on WBO welterweight king and fighting congressman Manny Pacquiao.
After initially agreeing “in principle” to fight Pacquiao, the American boxer finalized the agreement by signing the contract on Friday.
“It's official my manager has made my dreams come true and I have signed my contract to fight Manny Paquiao. It's time to get to work!” Bradley announced through Twitter.
Bradley, who is undefeated in 29 fights, said the Pacquiao fight would be his key to becoming the No. 1 fighter in the world.
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The fight is set to take place on June 9 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Bradley is reportedly going to make around US$5 million dollars for the bout.
Bradley emerged as one of the possible opponents of Pacquiao after it became clear that the much anticipated fight between the "Pacman" and Floyd Mayweather Jr. would no longer materialize.
Pacquiao, meanwhile, said he will train long and hard for his bout against Bradley.
He told The Philippine Star that he would would to go on a longer training period since his last fight was way back in November against Juan Manuel Marquez.
“I want eight to nine weeks,” he said.
“Medyo matagal pahinga kaya dapat mahaba ang training (I've had a long rest so I should go on longer training),” said Pacquiao.
Pacquiao typical trains 6 to 7 weeks for a fight.
source: ABS-CBN News
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