How does the talented Johnny Bratton do against the top welterweights of the current period, including: Pacquaio Spence Crawford Thurman Porter Among others?
Bratton has a hard luck life story, but I don’t think he would have been as lucky in this alternate universe either. He has the flashy personality that might help if he gets in with the right promoter. But at the end of the day I don’t think he was consistent enough or an elite level guy. I do think with the right match making he could pick up a strap for a short time....but to me he is a notch below this level although he could beat this older version of Pac IMO. But I don’t see him being the man and I think he is 5-10 type of level for the most part.
Bratton lost twice & drew with prime Kid Gavilan,,,,, but usually came up short against other top WW's. Bratton's jaw was broken within the first five rounds in his title shot against Gavilan 1951-05-18 Kid Gavilan 72 12 3 Johnny Bratton 44 16 2 1951-05-18 : Kid Gavilan 145¼ lbs beat Johnny Bratton 147 lbs by UD in round 15 of 15 Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA Referee: Ruby Goldstein 8-5 Judge: Arthur Schwartz 11-4 Judge: Joe Agnello 11-4 National Boxing Association World Welterweight title Bratton's jaw was broken within the first five rounds 1951-11-28 : Kid Gavilan 149 lbs This content is protected with Johnny Bratton 149 lbs by PTS in round 10 of 10 Location: Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA Referee: Bill Doty 48-52 Judge: Franklin Spike McAdams 50-50 Judge: John Bray 52-48 Attendance: 7,397; Gate: $20,875.72 1953-11-13 : Kid Gavilan 146 lbs beat Johnny Bratton 145½ lbs by UD in round 15 of 15 Location: Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA Referee: Frank Gilmer 85-65 Judge: Ed Hintz 83-67 Judge: William O'Connell 82-68 World Welterweight Title Bratton suffered a severe whipping and reportedly would have been justified in giving up the fight after twelve rounds.
