MANILA, Philippines – He may have lost in their first meeting in 2012, but Manny Pacquiao is still favored to defeat Timothy Bradley in their rematch on April 12.
The odds though are slim this time, with Pacquiao currently just a 2-1 favorite among betting lines in Las Vegas.
The Filipino icon is listed at -180 while Bradley is at +160. This means you have to put up $180 on Pacquiao to win $100, while betting $100 on Bradley will give you $160.
The current odds are closer compared to those in the first fight two years ago, with Pacquiao at -450 and Bradley at +360. By fight time, Pacquiao was a heavy 5-1 favorite.
Bradley, the huge underdog, ended up escaping with a controversial majority decision win to take the WBO welterweight title.
Pacquiao has vowed to regain his title while Bradley is out to prove that his win over the Filipino is no fluke.