Filipino boxer Manny Paquiao is still weighing in his decision on who he wants to fight next, which may lead to one of his likely opponents, Timothy Bradley, look for someone else.
The two are no strangers to each other as they've engaged in two matches in their respective careers. The first encounter resulted to a Bradley victory via split decision which many found controversial, while the rematch went to Manny Pacquiao and it was a unanimous decision victory.
The American boxer was asked what he thinks of a third and deciding Pacquiao match and the only way he sees that fight is one that would settle the score.
"I've faced Pacquiao twice and if I do it a third time it would be a fight of reckoning if anything else. It's the only way I could describe it," Bradley said via Opening Round.
But, he is also looking at other opponents like Miguel Cotto as he believes it will be a totally new experience for him. He believes Cotto will go down as a legend and it will be a privilege to fight the Puerto Rican.
"However, Miguel Cotto will be something new. I have never before faced a fighter who's that big and strong. Cotto has always faced the best. He's been in there with everyone. So to get a fight with a fighter like him, with so much class and shown such greatness, inside and outside the ring, it would be great. I've always said that greatness is measured by the amount of risk you take."
Should neither of the two become his opponent, Bob Arum might set him up with Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. Since Bradley was able to take care of Rios and Alvarez won against Cotto, this match might just happen.
"I'd like to make him with Canelo. That's a good fight," Arum told ESPN.com via IBTimes. "If Canelo beats Cotto, I've talked to (Alvarez promoter) Oscar (De La Hoya) about the winner of Bradley-Rios fighting Canelo, and he loves it."
