By Ryan Burton

Eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao (57-6-2, 38KOs) is still undecided on who he plans to fight on April 9th.

Three fighters have been mentioned over the last few weeks, but WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley and WBO junior welterweight beltholder Terence Crawford are considered to be the frontrunners.

Bradley (33-1-1, 13KOs) has already faced Pacquiao twice. He won a controversial twelve round split decision in 2012. They had a rematch in 2014, with Pacquiao winning a twelve round unanimous decision.

A few months ago, Bradley parted ways with career-long trainer Joel Diaz. He then surprisingly hired Teddy Atlas to replace Diaz.

Many were surprised with Bradley's selection because Atlas was basically retired from training fighters. Atlas is well known for his work with heavyweights like Mike Tyson, Alexander Povetkin, Michael Moorer and Shannon Briggs.

When BoxingScene.com asked Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach, if he believed Atlas would bring something new to the table - if the fighters collide for a third time - Roach made it clear that Atlas won't be a factor in the outcome of the contest.

Roach then proceeded to jab Atlas over his well-known theatrics during fights. He feels Atlas' corner antics are orchestrated for the cameras and actually hurt the fighter.

"Nothing [would be different in a third fight]. We'll hear some good stories [from Atlas], that's all. He's a good storyteller. Remember with Michael Moorer, he said 'Michael, I got your son on the phone and you're embarrassing him.' I don't really believe sh*t like that helps a fighter. If you look back at the career of Michael Moorer, every round he pulled those stunts with the stories and so forth - [Moorer] lost the next round every time," Roach explained.

"I think [it hurts the fighter], because it has nothing to do with the fight. What the f*** do firemen [have to do with the fight]? I have respect for firemen, but I mean sh*t... And then he sees the camera on him and he raises his voice and then he gets real quiet again [when the camera is away]."