On June 9th, Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KOs), 33, will fight Timothy Bradley (28-0, 12 KOs), 28, for Pacquiao’s WBO welterweight title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev.

While almost every fight involving Pacquiao is seen as merely a prelude to an inevitable showdown against Floyd Mayweather, it would be foolish to overlook someone of Timothy Bradley’s class and skill.

Considering what Bradley brings to the table, as well as Pacquiao’s most recent performance against Juan Manuel Marquez, it is plausible that we could be in for a thrilling and hotly contested fight.

In analyzing Bradley’s best attributes, it becomes clear that he possesses certain intangibles that will give him the chance to have success against Pacquiao.

Bradley does have the skill and speed to hang with Pacquiao, and he will undoubtedly make this a tougher and closer fight than expected.