Timothy Bradley's journey leads him back to Manny Pacquiao

"He believes in himself so much more because of what he went through," Monica said. "He has grown so much. He's going to be a really smart fighter, a great

"He believes in himself so much more because of what he went through," Monica said. "He has grown so much. He's going to be a really smart fighter, a great fighter. He is going to shine."


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Chris Mannix
CHRIS MANNIX

Chris Mannix is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated covering the NBA and boxing beats. He joined the SI staff in 2003 following his graduation from Boston College. Mannix is the host of SI's "Open Floor" podcast and serves as a ringside analyst and reporter for DAZN Boxing. He is also a frequent contributor to NBC Sports Boston as an NBA analyst. A nominee for National Sportswriter of the Year in 2022, Mannix has won writing awards from the Boxing Writers Association of America and the Pro Basketball Writers Association, and is a longtime member of both organizations.