Don't get me wrong, Bradley is a real good fighter but nowhere near the fighter people here are making him out to be. He went life and death with Kendall Holt yet Alexander is nowhere near his level? :huh What has Bradley done to prove that Alexander isn't on his level? Go the distance with Witter? Alexander made him stay on his stool. Alexander knocking out Urango is AT LEAST as impressive as anything Bradley has done so far. Say what you want about Urango's ability but its the WAY Alexander beat him. Has anyone done that to Urango before? Not Hatton. Not even Berto, a top fighter in a division above.
I agree. I was laughing at Max Kellermans and HBO's commentary hyping the 140 class. There are a lot of "good" fighters in that division, but not great ones like they were claiming.
Based on what??? I'm just curious to know why you think he's the best 140? Is it talent?? Is it his skill set???
You have a point that Bradley is overrated, but Alexander is even more overrated. His two best wins are a fringe contender and a shot, inconsistent ex-champ.
I somewhat agree I feel that Alexander is the better fighter and will beat him decisively if they ever fight.
Agreed! But the potential is there. Hype always happens for athletic guys who have decent skills. Tim, Devon and Miadana are all very good fighters with A LOT to prove STILL. Talks about them facing Manny was a bit pre mature to say the least...but I think Tim and Devon have a bright future....as well as Khan. Maidana...not sure. He's got some power that is for sure.
overrated? no. he is a good fighter and possibly the best at 140. life and death with holt? he won basically every round he didnt get knocked down. and still pressed the fight after getting knocked down. call him overrated if you want but wouldnt it be the same as saying that alexander is better? he is attempting to unify with maidana which unfortunately was put on hold. i dont see whats bad about him. he has fought decent competition since winning the belt and beat them all.
None of the guys at 140 (except Pac) are 'great' but thats just because they haven't had a chance to prove it yet. The talent is there for all to see. Alexander is probably numero uno based on his skills.
I agree. Bradley's probably done the most, but I don't rate his skills as highly as Alexander's or Khan's. He's mostly a physical guy, with a high work-rate and a lot of heart. I think some of the others take it to another level. He struggled with Holt, badly.
Bradley isnt overrated imo, (this doesnt mean that i dont believe Alexander would quite handedly if they faught) but i think he brings good things
He is probably a bit overrated at the moment, but he is looking generally more accomplished and rounded with each fight. I think he's a very solid champ at least - I think he'd beat Khan too.
i disagree too. Bradley is the most accomplish fighter at 140 and he have been in the ring with several personalities (banger, slick, counter puncher). Kendell got power and slick, nate got experience and power, and patterson is a good overall fighter. witter is a decent counter puncher/odd fighter.