Pacquiao vs. Bradley: Will Pacquiao's Power, Speed Show in Upcoming Fight

WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao has been widely criticized for his lackluster performance against Mexican counter-puncher Juan Manuel Marquez during their trilogy fight last November in Las Vegas, Nev. 

Few people know what really was the real reason for what boxing fans say was an unusual fighting stance of Pacquaio on the night of the fight against Juan Manuel Marquez.

Earlier, Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach finally broke his silence on the real reason for Pacquiao's unimpressive performance against Marquez.

Roach revealed why Pacquaio was so distracted hours before his fight with Marquez last November. It appeared Pacquiao's wife Jinkee has filed for divorce and the Filipino boxing star was actually served the divorce papers on the night of the fight.

Roach said it was the real reason Pacquiao struggled against Marquez last November. "All the distractions caught up to Manny in his last fight," Roach told the Los Angeles Times.

After a favorable verdict by the judges, Pacquiao worked overtime to save his marriage by giving up his vices and giving more attention to his family.

"He's given away his cockfighting farm [in the Philippines ], sold his casino and his nightclub," Roach said.  "Now, he's back with his wife, reading the Bible every day, and he's given up basketball," his trainer added.

Obviously Pacquiao will have less distractions now that he had reconciled with Jinkee and after giving up his vices. 

But his promoter, Bob Arum, has expressed apprehension about Pacquiao's sudden transformation as a religious man which could hinder his aggression as a tough fighter.

“You have to understand, since the last fight last November, he has become a totally different person. He’s super religious. He does bible study every night. Sometimes I get the impression that I’m promoting Rick Santorum, and not Manny Pacquiao. But be that as it may, who knows what effect it will have on his ring ability on June 9th?”

Arum said Bradley is a terrific fighter and he is not sure if Pacquiao is indeed free of any distraction on the night of fight.

“He’s undefeated. He poses a tremendous challenge for Manny Pacquiao. And my problem is what Pacquiao are we going to see?"

Most likely, Pacquiao will try to make up for his lackluster performance against Marquez when he squares off with Bradley on June 9. 

And with less distractions, fans can expect to see a revitalized Manny Pacquiao with his awesome speed and power as he collides with Bradley on June 9 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.