Could Hatton even beat Tim Bradley?

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  1. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    I think Bradley would bust him up. He's much stronger than Ricky the Wrestler.
     
  2. rreed23

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  3. imp4pdabest

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    IDK about that. His power isn't on Hatton's level
     
  4. bennyj

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  5. sues2nd

    sues2nd Fading into Bolivian... Full Member

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    I think Bradley is the class of 140. I know Im in the minority, but he is strong as a bull, very skilled, fast and his footwork and timing are WONDERFUL.

    Id slightly favor him on his movement and timing...but I wouldnt feel fully confident in doing so over Hatton.
     
  6. Lance_Uppercut

    Lance_Uppercut ESKIMO Full Member

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    After Manny Pac, I think the winner between Holt and Bradley should be next for a shot @ 140. Doubtful that will happen, since neither will satisfy any purse requirements.

    But there's no guarantee Bradley wins. The more he can get Holt into a brawl, the better his chances are. But since this is Bradley vs. Hatton, I'll take then up later.

    At this point, I would give Hatton a 60-40 edge. Bradley isn't tall, so he'll fight into Hatton's strength, up close, allowing Hatton to work the body and smother the less experienced Bradley. But Bradley is a live dog.
     
  7. imp4pdabest

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    Bradley is dangerous to anyone at 140 though.
     
  8. Jack

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    Bradley is still very unproven. He didn't easily beat, a poor, Junior Witter and the only other name on his resume is Edner Cherry, a journeyman.
     
  9. sues2nd

    sues2nd Fading into Bolivian... Full Member

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    I see it exactly opposite...Bradley 60-40. I think his movement and timing are amazing. Plus, because of that he is a fantastic counterpuncher...that KD he scored on Cherry with a counter right hand is a thing of beauty.

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  10. unclepaulie

    unclepaulie Run like an antelope! Full Member

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    Incidentally, the Cherry fight is on Showtime right now.
     
  11. Lance_Uppercut

    Lance_Uppercut ESKIMO Full Member

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    Very nice and good points. Hatton will be there to be hit. Hmm. :think
     
  12. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    I like Bradley and think he's got the goods to make it rough on anybody @ 140, but I dunno' if he could take Hatton. I'm 50/50 on this one.
     
  13. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    Yeah I'm watching right now. I was thinking to myself he could take Hatton. I don't think Hatton could muscle him around. I think Bradley is strongerm has quicker hands, and slips a lot more punches than Hatton.
     
  14. sues2nd

    sues2nd Fading into Bolivian... Full Member

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    I swear I didnt plan it that way....:lol:
     
  15. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Bradley's the one guy who i would pick to beat Hatton at 140. He's got the slickness that Hatton has trouble with. He can fight off the back foot and counter. He'll catch Hatton coming in time and time again. But there's also the element of Hatton supposedly improving since his Luzcano fight so who knows. :bbb But if this fight happened, i would probably put a little money on Bradley via UD.