Manny Pacquiao, left of the Philippines, and Tim Bradley pose at a news
conference to promote their upcoming WBO welterweight championship
boxing rematch in Beverly Hills, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014.
Pacquiao and Bradley's first match on June 9, 2012 was a split decision
in favor of Bradley, which ended Pacquiao's welterweight title reign as
well as his seven-year, 15-bout winning streak. Pacquiao vs. Bradley 2
will take place Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Las Vegas.
Grammy Award-winning songstress and songwriter Ashanti will be singing
the National Anthem at the rematch between Fighter of the Decade Manny
Pacquiao and the undefeated two-time division world champion Timothy
Bradley Jr. Pacquiao admitted to always being a fan of Ashanti and
happened to sit next to the "Braveheart"
singer court side at a Knick's game. Pacquiao asked Ashanti if she
would like to sing the National Anthem at his fight and she agreed
leaving the boxer ecstatic
The Los Angeles Times reported that Marquez had a change of heart.
“He wants the challenge of the Bradley – Pacquiao winner, he wants to make history of a fifth world title in five divisions. If Pacquiao wins he’ll have the belt and, Juan wants it,” Fernando Beltran, his promoter, told the Times.
The reports come as singer Ashanti is slated to sing the American national anthem during the HBO Pay Per View of the Bradley and Pacquiao fight on April 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.