Timothy Bradley and Manny Pacquiao came together for the first time in order to begin promoting their upcoming clash on June 9 ay the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
American fighter Bradley is undefeated in his 28 contests and was considered the best fighter in the light-welterweight division after beating Devon Alexander to add the WBC title to his WBO belt.
The 28-year-old will make the move up to welterweight to face Pacquiao and is confident that he will be able to beat the man many consider the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
"This is something I've dreamed of my whole life, 18 years of my career, since I was an amateur, to be in the position in a super-megafight against the best pound-for-pound fighter in the game, probably the best fighter in the history of boxing, by some peoples standpoint. I'm ready for this challenge. I know it's gonna be hell in the ring with Manny Pacquiao.
"I don't have to say anything negative or bad about him, he's a great person. He's a great role model for the kids. I really like Manny Pacquiao a great deal, in and outside of the ring.
"I think that June 9th is my time. Manny Pacquiao has reigned for a very long time. I feel that I'm the new face of boxing. I feel that it's gonna be one heck of a challenge, but I'm up for it, and I feel that I'm capable of winning this fight."
Pacquiao struggled in his last outing against Juan Manuel Marquez but will be hoping to make a statement when he faces Bradley.
"It's gonna be a good fight, because Timothy Bradley is strong and he loves to fight toe-to-toe. He's undefeated, and I think it's gonna be a lot of boxing in the ring. So what we're going to do is train hard," said Pacquiao.
"We're going to do at least ten weeks of training for this fight. And I hope Timothy Bradley will train hard for this fight so we can give a fight and entertain people."
