Bradley has a chance to beat Pacquiao

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by brando, Jan 27, 2012.


  1. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    I dont mind it man, think it would be a good fight, I expect it to either happen late 2012 or early 2013.
     
  2. TheRoadWarrior

    TheRoadWarrior Active Member Full Member

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    Looks like we shall agree to disagree
     
  3. acr347

    acr347 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Not sure what he sees, but Larry Merchant stated that he believed Bradley's style would pose problems for Pac. He said this late 2009 too, when Pac hadn't shown subtle signs of decline. For me it's a hard fight to imagine, as I've only seen Bradley fight 3 times.
     
  4. chatty

    chatty Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Bradley has a pretty good 140 record beating most of who was out there whilst he has been active in Witter, Alexander, Peterson, Vasquez and Holt. Abregu was a solid opponent for his first foray into the 147 league and Casamayor was just a name to come back from a longer than expected break.

    He got a bit of flak for not making the Khan fight happen which is fair enough but at 140 he probably has the best current record.

    Theres still good fights for him at the weight in Khan, Maidana, Matthysee and also Guerrero and Marquez if he moves up but you can't really blame the guy for looking for a big payday against Pacquaio.

    Can he beat him though. I would say no, you can't write him off completely but I think he isn't technical, fast or experienced enough yet to beat the P4P joint no1. I'd prefer him to beat 2-3 of those guys mentioned above before he took on the task but if the payday comes he will take it.
     
  5. canucks9314

    canucks9314 Iron Chinned ATG Warrior Full Member

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    :lol::lol:

    I actually think Bradley would be Pacquiao's most legit opponent since moving to WW with the exception of Marquez.
     
  6. Jai C

    Jai C Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No defense really. His defense is better than a lot of people in the division. I tell you what. Go to youtube and watch him in action. You are either a hater of Bradley or you've only seen the Holt fight.
     
  7. dangerousity

    dangerousity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Witter, Holt, Nate Campbell(Nate quit), Peterson (who beat Khan, remember Khan-PBF hype?) and Alexander. Pretty decent to me. And oh, hes a young upcoming hungry lion and slick and black and not coming off a loss, infact undefeated...hes not bad.
     
  8. SouthpawJab

    SouthpawJab On his way up!! 4-0!! Full Member

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    Timmy has become underrated...He's a damn good fighter. Hope he gets his shot.
     
  9. JMP

    JMP Champion Full Member

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    I like Bradley a lot. Really versatile fighter and has shown me nothing to think he's not tough as nails. He can give anybody a good fight from 140-147, Pacquiao included. I think he'd lose though.
     
  10. Phat_Ass_Dude

    Phat_Ass_Dude Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I never said it wouldn't be. in fact, I think it would be a great fight. But Arum doesn't want this fight either. If the FMJ fight was not going to happen in May (and we all knew it wasn't)...Arum went Pacquiao with four fighters in mind for Late May or Early June: Cotto, JMM, Peterson and Bradley. If Cotto say NO and ****-Off to 147lbs, JMM decides that he doesn't want to be charged with "accessory to robbery":lol:, and Peterson elects to fight the ordered rematch. That leaves an UNDEFEATED BELT-HOLDER who has been asking for Pacquiao for 18 months. My questions is...Why is Bradley the "LAST OPTION? He's the only one of the 4 options who WANTS TO FIGHT PACQUIAO and would be willing to do it at 140lbs or 147lbs.

    Again...It will never happen. Especially prior to a FMJ fight.
     
  11. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    OP DKSAB.

    Bradley has one of the better resumes in boxing period. He took Peterson's and Alexander's O. He beat Witter, Holt and Casa. He was well on his way to whooping Campbell. He's a guy who has the heart of a warrior and can fight smart when need be. He is undefeated and it will take a very good fighter to beat him. Pac will obviously be heavily favored but Tim ain't no pushover for ANYONE at 140.
     
  12. Royal-T-Bag

    Royal-T-Bag Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Bradley stands a very slim chance vs Pac on workrate if he can take Pacs power but Holt had him reeling I'm guessing Pacs at least that poweful....not to mention Pac will force Timmy up to 147 where Tim will not be as comfortable as Pac... he'll most likely get steamrolled. He's not a mover, he's a pressure guy. Pac kills pressure fighters especially if, like Timmy, they have no pop in their punches. He'll have no respect for Bradley. The one thing Bradley has going for him though is his will to win, he's a warrior and has great stamina so if he can take some of Pacs big shots (doubt it) he stands a good chance.
     
  13. good

    good 'bad' Full Member

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    ya,, a snow balls chance in hell.,
     
  14. boxing_RN

    boxing_RN Guest

    I think it will be a good fight, but Pac will most likely TKO Bradley late. As already been mentioned, Bradley doesn't really have the power to get Pac's respect and Pac will be all over that ass (figuratively) in the ring.