Floyd Mayweather vs Tim Bradley

USA Rob · 01-24-2013, 12:46 PM

Being rumoured for May 4th. Thoughts.

JonnyBGoode · 01-24-2013, 12:50 PM

Mayweather obviously schools Bradley pretty easily in my opinion, Bradley will try and make it an ugly fight as usual and come in head first looking to land rabbit punches and sneaky shots whenever he can when they're close up.

I don't think the fight will be much of a spectacle and I just can't really think of anything at all Bradley has in his locker that could possibly trouble Mayweather.

BlackBrenny · 01-24-2013, 12:52 PM

I was wondering who else Floyd would fight when they said Guerrero was out and I completely escaped Tim Bradley, that wouldmake the most sense since he has that "victory" over pacman

BlackBrenny · 01-24-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JonnyBGoode

Mayweather obviously schools Bradley pretty easily in my opinion, Bradley will try and make it an ugly fight as usual and come in head first looking to land rabbit punches and sneaky shots whenever he can when they're close up.

I don't think the fight will be much of a spectacle and I just can't really think of anything at all Bradley has in his locker that could possibly trouble Mayweather.

I agree, even on the inside I can't see Bradley doing much effectively against Floyd

FatherTed · 01-24-2013, 12:54 PM

Is this Schaefer trying to bluff everyone then?

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Originally Posted by Richard Schaefer

"That is not correct. If that is what [Top Rank] are telling Timothy Bradley, then they are misleading Timothy. ... There have been zip, zero conversations related to that. We know that Top Rank likes to throw around Floyd Mayweather's name. They've done it for years with [Manny] Pacquiao."

SkillspayBills · 01-24-2013, 12:55 PM

*Shrugs Shoulders*

I like Bradley, The way he performed against Pacquiao is lost in the contreversy of the decision but he came back really well in that fight espicially with the injuries he sustained and the way Pacquiao performed in the 4th Marquez fight it makes his display look a little better from my POV.

As for this fight, He will be competitive but he lacks the power to truly trouble Mayweather. He will be effective, but it's just a tough fight from him espicially coming off a long lay off.

I think he's cashed out on these big fights. I don't get impression Bradley's looking to stick around in sport. Not as active as he once was, that's effected him IMO.

I'd kinda prefer the Guerrero fight to this..

smegmaa · 01-24-2013, 12:56 PM

Arum wants nothing of Floyd & will never take the fight!

USA Rob · 01-24-2013, 12:58 PM

what about Mayweather vs Austin Trout?

FatherTed · 01-24-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by USA Rob

what about Mayweather vs Austin Trout?

I reckon that'll be it, especially if they're leading up to Floyd - Canelo later in the year as has been rumoured.

Personally I'd fecking love that if they fought mid-September when I'm in Vegas.

JonnyBGoode · 01-24-2013, 01:00 PM

Bradley will box cautiously off the back foot I think, rather than come forward knowing he's likely to be counter punched he'll wait for Floyd to come to him then try and clinch continually hoping to use his noggin to his advantage whilst doing so then throw lots of short but clubbing type of punches on the inside trying to rough Floyd up a bit and just do damage any way he can when he is not at risk of being countered cleanly.

Bradley does have a reasonably effective style though even if it is ugly and seems to lack any distinct flair or technique. He does seem to find ways of unsettling his opponents and making them fight his fight, I just think Floyd is just too good to lose any way the fight ends up panning out.

I'm surprised at Floyd choosing Bradley though I thought he would prefer Guerrero style wise, I'd rather watch that than Bradley. He is like the WW Andre Ward but not as good.

SkillspayBills · 01-24-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by USA Rob

what about Mayweather vs Austin Trout?

I like it, Trout's physical dimensions and speed and skill trouble Mayweather as well as his stance. Floyd's not keen on lefty's as we know so Trout poses some interesting questions and because he's a LMW and natural at that weight and has those physical attributes it makes it a tougher nights work for Mayweather and i believe Trout is a world class fighter and coming into prime but also seems mentally strong.

USA Rob · 01-24-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FatherTed

I reckon that'll be it, especially if they're leading up to Floyd - Canelo later in the year as has been rumoured.

Personally I'd fecking love that if they fought mid-September when I'm in Vegas.

If they fight in September it will be September 14th. September 16th is Mexican independence day so theres always a big fight here that weekend.

FatherTed · 01-24-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by USA Rob

If they fight in September it will be September 14th. September 16th is Mexican independence day so theres always a big fight here that weekend.

September 11th-18th. It didn't even dawn on me. Oh **** yes!!!

CamR21 · 01-24-2013, 01:14 PM

It is a good fight to make but I don't really have much interest in Mayweather anymore

JonnyBGoode · 01-24-2013, 01:16 PM

Do you think Floyd will fight Trout?

Trout doesn't have a huge name overall and it might not be the biggest earner out there and I think we can safely say that Mayweather is predominantly money orientated!

I'd love to see it but somehow I see him going for someone with a bit more of a following although his options are slightly limited I guess as he's fought most people already around his weight class. Canelo would be a huge fight but I don't think he'd be too keen on that one....

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USA Rob Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,824 vCash: 500	Floyd Mayweather vs Tim Bradley Being rumoured for May 4th. Thoughts.
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01-24-2013, 12:50 PM	#2
JonnyBGoode Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The Bush Posts: 905 vCash: 500	Re: Floyd Mayweather vs Tim Bradley Mayweather obviously schools Bradley pretty easily in my opinion, Bradley will try and make it an ugly fight as usual and come in head first looking to land rabbit punches and sneaky shots whenever he can when they're close up. I don't think the fight will be much of a spectacle and I just can't really think of anything at all Bradley has in his locker that could possibly trouble Mayweather.
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BlackBrenny Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,126 vCash: 75	Re: Floyd Mayweather vs Tim Bradley I was wondering who else Floyd would fight when they said Guerrero was out and I completely escaped Tim Bradley, that wouldmake the most sense since he has that "victory" over pacman
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SkillspayBills Mandanda Running E-Pen East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 10,562 vCash: 500	Re: Floyd Mayweather vs Tim Bradley Shrugs Shoulders I like Bradley, The way he performed against Pacquiao is lost in the contreversy of the decision but he came back really well in that fight espicially with the injuries he sustained and the way Pacquiao performed in the 4th Marquez fight it makes his display look a little better from my POV. As for this fight, He will be competitive but he lacks the power to truly trouble Mayweather. He will be effective, but it's just a tough fight from him espicially coming off a long lay off. I think he's cashed out on these big fights. I don't get impression Bradley's looking to stick around in sport. Not as active as he once was, that's effected him IMO. I'd kinda prefer the Guerrero fight to this..
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smegmaa Undefeated Champ ESB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chester Posts: 1,460 vCash: 500	Re: Floyd Mayweather vs Tim Bradley Arum wants nothing of Floyd & will never take the fight!
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USA Rob Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,824 vCash: 500	Re: Floyd Mayweather vs Tim Bradley what about Mayweather vs Austin Trout?
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JonnyBGoode Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The Bush Posts: 905 vCash: 500	Re: Floyd Mayweather vs Tim Bradley Bradley will box cautiously off the back foot I think, rather than come forward knowing he's likely to be counter punched he'll wait for Floyd to come to him then try and clinch continually hoping to use his noggin to his advantage whilst doing so then throw lots of short but clubbing type of punches on the inside trying to rough Floyd up a bit and just do damage any way he can when he is not at risk of being countered cleanly. Bradley does have a reasonably effective style though even if it is ugly and seems to lack any distinct flair or technique. He does seem to find ways of unsettling his opponents and making them fight his fight, I just think Floyd is just too good to lose any way the fight ends up panning out. I'm surprised at Floyd choosing Bradley though I thought he would prefer Guerrero style wise, I'd rather watch that than Bradley. He is like the WW Andre Ward but not as good.
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CamR21 Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,972 vCash: 736	Re: Floyd Mayweather vs Tim Bradley It is a good fight to make but I don't really have much interest in Mayweather anymore
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01-24-2013, 01:16 PM	#15
JonnyBGoode Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The Bush Posts: 905 vCash: 500	Re: Floyd Mayweather vs Tim Bradley Do you think Floyd will fight Trout? Trout doesn't have a huge name overall and it might not be the biggest earner out there and I think we can safely say that Mayweather is predominantly money orientated! I'd love to see it but somehow I see him going for someone with a bit more of a following although his options are slightly limited I guess as he's fought most people already around his weight class. Canelo would be a huge fight but I don't think he'd be too keen on that one....
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