As April 12 draws near, more and more speculations are starting to pour in regarding the results of the Manny Pacquiao - Timothy Bradley rematch. But for boxing analyst and former champion, Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, Pacquiao will be the clear winner of the fight.

During an interview with Ring TV, Mancini said, "Manny will beat Bradley," he added, "I thought he beat him the first time but Manny's wasn't sharp in that fight. But I think he'll beat him easily. He knows now that he has to, it's probably the thorn in his side."

The former boxer then weighed in on the first Pacquiao-Bradley fight and commented, "It made no sense. You see, if Bradley was a draw, it makes sense, a big draw for Vegas or the promoter. Bradley doesn't draw to people, so it made no sense. I really don't have a clue why that happened."

Meanwhile, in Pacman's camp, his sparring partner Lydell Rhodes said Manny's combination of speed and power will be the key to winning the bout, The Epoch Times reports. Rhodes said, "He's a lightweight who punches like a middleweight."

And, to motivate Rhodes to put up a good fight, Freddie Roach offered to pay him $1,500.00 to knockout the Filipino boxer. But even with a sweet deal, the undefeated boxer (Rhodes currently stands at 19-0), could not put Manny to sleep.

On the lighter side of the April 12 bout, boxing fans will be treated to a live performance by Ashanti, as the R&B singer recently accepted Pacquiao's invitation to sing the national anthem. According to The Bleacher Report, the boxer tweeted, "I am so happy that @Ashanti accepted my invitation to sing the National Anthem at my fight with @TimothyBradleyJr. on April 12. #PacBradley."

This was followed by, "It will be sweet music from @Ashanti and chin music for @TimothyBradleyJr. at our April 12 rematch, Live on PPV. #PacBradley @trboxing."