How can people dislike Tim Bradley?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Slyk, Sep 4, 2013.


  1. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The guy is humble, he has good skills, he is ok with literally dying in the ring.

    What's not to like?

    He's been on the right side of two poor decisions in a row, but it's hardly his fault. That's certainly no reason to dislike a guy, especially when he's not a blatantly protected cash cow - furthest thing from it in fact.

    Forget boxing, are the boxing FANS in such a sad state that a humble guy willing to put it all on the line for THEM gets no respect? People complain endlessly about the primadonnas of the sport, and they ignore Bradley.

    edit: Now with this Marquez testing bull****, Bradley could EASILY pull out of the fight, but he doesn't want to mess up the fight date so he continues. He requested extra testing since day 1 and has a readymade excuse to cancel the fight but isn't.
     
  2. ACS

    ACS Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Provodnikov wasnt a poor decision but yeah hes a warrior

    *******s hate him
     
  3. P.M.

    P.M. Well-Known Member Full Member

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    People didn't really know who Bradley was until the Pacquiao fight. Getting a perceive gift decision over boxings beloved Pacquiao may have something to do with it. He didn't pull out because it would f up his money, with the Pacquiao fight he didn't care about testing. Now he's on the testing bandwagon, or maybe he thinks there's something up with JMM.
     
  4. nes01

    nes01 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I really, really like Tim. I think his warrior spirit is just beautiful. However I dont think its to his credit that he's not pulling out of the Marquez fight. To me, that just means he was outsmarted by Marquez's team, and now he's playing the role of the fooled. Nothing cool or credit-worthy about being outsmarted. But i hope he wins, and think its a 50/50 fight.
     
  5. The Akbar One

    The Akbar One Obsessed with Boxing banned Full Member

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    There are too many people who enjoy the taste of Manny's balls, that is why Bradley gets so much hate.
     
  6. latineg

    latineg user of dude wipes Full Member

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    I think the real question is how cant one hate Tim Bradley ???

    Seal Team Six should be sent to kill him.
     
  7. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    Honestly I don't get it either, how he doesn't have a legion of fans is weird.

    The thing that's probably holding him back is his lack of punching power and the backlash from the Pac fight.

    Other then that I don't get why he doesn't have a true fanbase. The lack of power is probably a big part though.
     
  8. Dood

    Dood PIRATE Full Member

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    If Bradley had above-average power he'd be a draw. Anyone who dislikes him over the Pac fight doesn't rate an opinion. I'm heading to Vegas on 10/11 and it isn't to see JMM.

    War Timmy.
     
  9. TiltyNose

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    I'm convinced that he is, and has been for long time on anabolics (or/and such) while he hypocritically accuses rivalries for same methods. I believe many share my opinion among pro boxers and trainers.
    Gear up but STFU!
     
  10. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council Full Member

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    I don't dislike him at all. I rather like him a lot. I thoughtbhe beat Pacquiao clearly.
     
  11. nes01

    nes01 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Youre "convinced" he's on drugs when he's voluntarily signing up for the best drug testing available? To be "convinced" in these circumstances is very strong.
     
  12. TiltyNose

    TiltyNose Member Full Member

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    Those agencies are jokes.
    You don't know anything about the subject besides what you read on boxing forums, right?
    You're joke then as well.

    GSP is on VADA testing.. :lol:
     
  13. nes01

    nes01 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    VADA are a "joke"? Okay, tell me how you define that. Do you think they're a 100% joke (as in totally useless), or do you think that they are largely a joke (as in they have limited, but still some existent utility)? Because if you agree that they do have some utility - and you have to because they have already caught 2 pro boxers in Peterson and Berto - then you also have to agree that a self-interested boxer on PED's is taking somewhat of a risk to voluntarily sign up to take their tests.

    So, exactly what is the extent to which VADA are a joke?... I'm eager to hear about all the advanced knowledge on this subject that you indirectly claimed to have.
     
  14. TED 822

    TED 822 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well said.First time I saw him was when he came to UK and well beat Junior Witter,who was at his best.Then said he wanted to fight Ricky Hatton,for whom he had a lot of respect.The British boxing press were saying he avoided Amir Khan,which was an insult to Bradley.He avoids nobody and is a class act.I think he will beat Marquez.
     
  15. pushthrough

    pushthrough Guest

    He grew on me. He appears to be a stand up guy who just wants to fight the best. No bull**** answers and speaks the truth during interviews.