I'm convinced Campbell beats Bradley

okay fair enough .. true Anthony has been the more impressive, I'd say that as well. and both fighters have been tearing through most opposition they have faced

right, besides the division difference, that's how The Ring differed the 2 bro's, with Lamont being the lesser of the 2 punching wise

no kidding on the grunting VERY obnoxious ... they have to cut that out

as I recall it sounding more like a "Ba Ba Ba!" if you will

 

If Campbell comes in really good shape and thows lots of punches he can win.

 

True this, if Campbell can put up the same level of performance he did with Diaz he's in with an excellent chance, but that's a BIG if bearing in mind that was a career best by quite some distance.

 

Agree with this, Bradley has made himself a name out of nowhere with two good wins. I do think the U.S. guys are going overboard on him but then they always do with an American guy who strings a couple of world class victories together.

 

s&c been watching some more and ill tell you this will be interesting and a great gfihgt

 

no i watched Holt vs Bradley on tuesday instead

going to wathc the cherry bomb tonight along with Campbell vs Diaz then do my article

 

Bradley is a decent fighter, but I think that the Witter win flatters him. Nate is a class act and I sincerely hope he wins, if only so he can get a decent payday

 

here you go lads

Bradley vs Campbell - The Changing Battle

By Greg Paterson

Saturday the 1st of August brings us a potential Fight of the Year between Timothy Bradley and Nate Campbell for the formers WBO Light Welterweight title.

In boxing there’s a famous cliché of the old, maybe even unmotivated, champion fighting the young upstart contender. Well in this fight the roles are reversed Nate Campbell is an outspoken Granddad who having giving up the Lightweight championship has moved to Light Welterweight to fight the polite and determined Timothy Bradley.

Campbell has been a perennial contender at Lightweight for what has seemed like decades and after 2 failed chances before he proved to be third time lucky in upsetting the rising star Juan Diaz in a barnburner. Nate has now tasted the success and is determined to recapture it up at Light Welterweight.

Timothy Bradley came out of nowhere to defeat the tricky and experienced WBC Light Welterweight champion Junior Witter to take his belt. Since winning this title the determined, devout Christian Bradley has defended it twice against Edner Cherry (UD over 12) and in a unification against the brilliant but lazy Kendall Holt (UD over 12). After partially unifying the championships Bradley was forced to give up his WBC title. Bradley is the rising star of the division and is one of boxing’s hottest prospects as an undefeated, young champion but so was Juan Diaz when he fought Campbell.

The style clash in this fight is an interesting one. They are both pressure fighters as well as good classic boxers. Both of them are excellent athletes in terms of speed, strength and stamina. Bradley is an aggressive pressure fighter who uses his fast hands and feet to score quick flurries. Campbell is more of a steady aggressive boxer putting on a more subtle pressure, however Campbell often fights his opponents fight instead of his own but he has shown he can beat his opponent at their own game.

Both fighters have weaknesses and strengths that counteract each other. A major factor in this fight will be who can capitalise on his opponent’s weakness and use their own strengths to their advantage. Nate Campbell thrives on fighting his opponents fight and beating him at it so perhaps Nate Campbell could play into Bradleys’ hands in doing so.

This fight, I think, will be a great one – a possible fight of the year as I mentioned before. The early rounds will start with Campbell trying to make a statement perhaps taking the fight in close quarters. Bradley often squares up when in close and this will play into Nates’hands as Bradley will be off balance and not in a position to gain leverage in his punches. Bradley however has very fast hands and could pose problems early for Campbell who will have to adjust to his speed and time him accordingly. The early rounds I feel will be fought in close with Campbell gaining the edge.

Bradley showed when he fought Kendall Holt he can adapt in fights and this is what he will have to do. The middle rounds will become more interesting as Bradley will have adjusted and will try to use his foot speed to get in and out with fast flurries. In doing so Bradley will be forced to lead and he has some major flaws when leading. He throws his jab and drops it after he’s thrown it. Campbell has a expert right hook counter uncommon to most fighters which will be able to find a home over Bradleys left hand. Bradley’s speed however should help him here and maybe just let him edge these sessions.

If you think the middle rounds will be interesting the late rounds will be fascinating. Both fighters will know each others style better and have made the necessary adjustments. I think Bradley, who has superb fitness, will try to carry the fight to Campbell who at 37 might lack the stamina of the younger fighter. However as Bradley carries a fight forward he can lack concentration and be caught with silly shots as he advances, Campbell being an old and clever pro will be more than happy to take advantage of these openings.

In the end it will come down to who can make the adjustments and perhaps who wants to make the adjustments. I feel each fighter can beat the other so it’s hard to pick a winner. This is a great fight for boxing as this is a well matched, exciting fight and a brave defence for a young champion like Bradley. As much as I would like to say the young focused Bradley to win I feel Nate Campbell will just edge it in a split decision. However that won’t be the end of Bradley as a young determined fighter like himself will not give up after a loss and will strive to be the best as he is doing now.

 

Campbell has the ability to beat Bradley.