Actually I had just made a paragraph post explaining how if Ralph Dupas could put a shutout clinic on Bratton, then Floyd should be able to take the decision. That was before realizing that I was confusing Bratton with Gil Turner. Maybe because I'd recently watched Gavilan's fights with both men.
Johnny Bratton's name brings up a question. Anyone know if Bratton had a son name Dana. Can't find evidence of that anyplace. A guy, probably in his early 50s in Los Angeles, who trains boxers, martial artists and says he's a bodyguard, makes that claim. True or pretender?
Dupas win over Turner was amazing Dupas was a rising prospect wasnt he, had he just come off a loss to Joe Brown? Shut out Turner who was a top contender. also Flea enjoy Dupas
Bratton was really tough. I think he always had trouble with his jaw which was broken more than a few times in his fights. I have no idea how he was able to continue and finish the fight after this brutal barrage of punches: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_CR3X4ebXs
bratton did have trouble with his jaw but could he take out floyd jr? bratton was a hell of a fighter. ever seen him win the vacant welterweight title from charlie fusari? one heck of a scrap.
