Keith Thurman is Timothy Bradley's Mandatory: Who wins this fight?

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  1. Dunks

    Dunks Absolute Grandmaster Full Member

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    Keith Thurman is Timothy Bradley's mandatory right now. Although this fight will probably not happen because of the promotional companies involved, if this fight were to take place @147lbs who do you guys have?


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  2. larryx2012

    larryx2012 I AM BETTER THEN YOU Full Member

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    lol at mandatory..since when did the WBO force mandatories??Manny had that belt for 3 years and never fought a mandatory
     
  3. David_TheMan

    David_TheMan ESB Sage Full Member

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  4. makeitrain

    makeitrain Active Member Full Member

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    Lol it wont happen.

    But if it did Bradley sd
     
  5. yOyOyO_26

    yOyOyO_26 Guest

    meant to vote Bradley decision ****
     
  6. Dunks

    Dunks Absolute Grandmaster Full Member

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    I agree but Bradley is no Pacquiao when it comes to generating revenue so the organizations will allow a guy like Floyd or Pac to sit with the title. Bradley doesnt have that luxury.:patsch
     
  7. richie leon

    richie leon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well Bob Arum wins this fight, steady cracking that whip on Timmy and not showing him the money, but hypothetically speaking should the fight happen..

    I like Bradley by decision. Thurman just struggled to look impressive against a pretty one-dimensional guy with average speed at the very best. I have a hard time seeing Thurman find a way to deal with the angles, versatility and speed of Bradley. The natural size difference would be pretty huge though.

    But Bradley handled a big, pretty decent WW in Abregu fairly easily and i haven't seen much evidence that Thurman is all that much better than a guy like Abregu. Not trying to rain on the parade or bandwagon, just calling 'em like i see 'em.
     
  8. Dynamito_2012

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  9. Undisputed P4P

    Undisputed P4P esb FBL & FIFA 12 champ Full Member

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    Would be great if this went to purse bids which forces bradley to vacate or fight keith thurman.
     
  10. TheJuggernaut

    TheJuggernaut Hitchslap Full Member

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    Thurman aint ready for Bradley

    Wide UD for Tim
     
  11. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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  12. Withwhatsmine

    Withwhatsmine Boxing Addict banned

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    I say Bradley still but Thurman beat Zaveck 10-2 to me and most guys couldn't have taken that beating, doesn't the Ali Act control this? I hate sueing but I wish boxers would take Arum to court
     
  13. Bogotazo

    Bogotazo Amateur Full Member

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    Now that is a good fight. Bradley is obviously more accomplished and proven but Thurman's still-developing style as a rangy boxer-puncher poses a lot of problems for him. I think Bradley would have an edge in timing and have success timing shots over the top like Zaveck was doing whenever Thurman pulled out with his left hand (and sometimes both) low. But Thurman's power could be an equalizer if he catches Bradley. I suppose I slightly favor Bradley but wouldn't be surprised if Thurman got up and won a competitive decision.
     
  14. Bazooka

    Bazooka Pimp C Wants 2 Be Me Full Member

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    Bradley, I was once sold on Thurman but after his last fight I returned the merchandize.

    He is just to slow doesnt throw many shots very few in combinations... and he fades late in fights.... To me he doesnt even look like he knows how to cut off the ring and doesnt look to me like he can box off the back foot neither.

    So Timmy will be able to pressure him and box him and win a wide easy UD
     
  15. Cableaddict

    Cableaddict Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    LOL !

    This. :deal




    If they actually fought right now, Bradley by UD. Thurman has weak defense on his left side, but he can really take a punch.

    Bradley is too crafty to get caught by a flurry, and Thurman doesn't quite have 1-punch KO power.

    -But MAN would I like to see this fight!