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Tim Bradley reveals what Brandon Rios must do to have success against Manny Pacquiao in their high-stakes matchup

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Manny Pacquiao and Tim Bradley facing off in June of 2012 (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

Due to the contrasting styles of each man, as well as the added theatrics that have taken place outside of the ring this week, the Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios matchup has taken over boxing’s center stage.

Set to face off with one another on Saturday night in Macau, China on HBO pay per view, Pacquiao and Rios will both be looking to bounce back from recent setbacks in a scene that will surely create serious drama and suspsense.

WBO welterweight champion Tim Bradley, who defeated Pacquiao via split-decision in June of last year, showed great affinity towards the matchup during our conversation on Thursday afternoon inside of the Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas.
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Joseph Agbeko sparring Leon Spinks III ahead of Guillermo Rigondeaux clash [Camp Highlights]

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More coverage from the Mayweather Boxing Club as former IBF bantamweight champion Joseph ‘King Kong’ Agbeko continues to put in hard work ahead of his HBO clash against Guillermo Rigondeaux. In this clip, Agbeko is seen working with lightweight prospect Leon Spinks III
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Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios face off at their final presser amidst camp drama

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All-access coverage from Macau, China as former lightweight king Brandon RIos and former eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao face off with one another at their final press conference heading into their fight on Saturday night.
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Near brawl in Macau as Freddie Roach confronts Team Rios and gets kicked by Alex Ariza

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An exclusive clip from Macau, China as Five-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach gets into an altercation with members from Brandon Rios’ team, while later being kicked by strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza. Rios faces off with Roach’s fighter Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 23 on HBO pay per view

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Near brawl in Macau as Freddie Roach confronts Team Rios and gets kicked by Alex Ariza

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An exclusive clip from Macau, China as Five-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach gets into an altercation with members from Brandon Rios’ team, while later being kicked by strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza. Rios faces off with Roach’s fighter Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 23 on HBO pay per view

Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

Exclusive: Bob Arum speaks on the near brawl in Macau between Freddie Roach and members from Team Rios

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Freddie Roach and Alex Ariza trading words in Macau (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

As reported by various outlets online, a near brawl took place in Macau, China mere hours ago between Manny Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach and members from the team of Brandon Rios, including trainer Robert Garcia and brazen strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza.

Pacquiao faces off with Rios on Saturday night, Nov. 23 in Macau, China on HBO pay per view.

Upon catching wind of all the drama, I caught up with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum to get his reaction on the ordeal.
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Manny Pacquiao showing off his speed and power in Macau ahead of showdown with Rios

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All-access coverage from Macau, China, as eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao shows off a preview of his speed and power ahead of his Nov. 23 showdown with Brandon Rios, as he hits the mitts with his trainer Freddie Roach
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