Less than 4 years ago, a guy named Timothy Bradley..

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  1. janeschicken

    janeschicken hard work! deadicayshin! Full Member

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    ... was a 10-1 underdog against Junior Witter. Bradley walked into Witter's back yard and stole Witter's title like it was lunch money.

    http://www.eastsideboxing.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64381&highlight=Timothy+Bradley+Witter

    Hard to believe that guy is now in preparations for a fight with The 1-2 PPV/P4P guy in the sport. Good for Timbo. I will be the first to admit his duck of Khan was blatant and calculated, but he put in the work and built a seriously legitimate resume to get this far, so he gets a pass for it.
     
  2. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    Bradley vs Witter was actually a pretty close fight. One that Bradley clearly won.

    I was at the Bradley vs Holt fight. It was a lot of fun, but I don't think Bradley has that extra special talent that makes fighters elite. He is however very well rounded and also in amazing shape.
     
  3. james!

    james! CounterPuncher Full Member

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    im jumping on this Bradley train! Dont think he needed kahn to be honest... got to Pac without him and would have beaten him. Im a brit... kahns a disgrace and a cry baby.
     
  4. TomUK

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    Imagine if Bradley beats Pac, and then at the end of the year Khan beats Mayweather. It was a blatant duck but could set up a superfight in the near future. There is about 1% chance of this happening though but would be great all the same
     
  5. Marlow

    Marlow Boxing Addict Full Member

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    10/1?

    Bollocks
     
  6. janeschicken

    janeschicken hard work! deadicayshin! Full Member

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    Did you read the link I posted? Obviously not.
     
  7. Marlow

    Marlow Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes i read it, stated Witter opened up at 1/10. Bradley however would have been around an 11/2 underdog.
     
  8. The-Executioner

    The-Executioner New Member Full Member

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    I seem to recall him being a 5-1 underdog? Anyway its interesting to me that Bradley against Witter and Cherry was a very tentative fighter, compared to his balls to the walls current style.
     
  9. pipe wrenched

    pipe wrenched ESB ELITE SQUAD Full Member

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    Bradley went into the lion's den to a rain of Boooos, then his national anthem was boooood, but Bradley stayed unfazed. KD Witter, and took that title.

    The UK crowd was cheering for Bradley by the time it was over too. Was a good ass fight.
     
  10. Think

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    I have never really been a fan of his to be honest. I am not sure what it is about him, but I just don't like him. I think he is a tough and a good little fighter but... Hmm. I don't think he wins against Pac but I am sure he will still have a good career afterwards.
     
  11. Ak47

    Ak47 Active Member Full Member

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    i like Bradley but if he was Mexican, he'd just be average.

    inspired by Floyd Mayweather Jr.
     
  12. Bogotazo

    Bogotazo Amateur Full Member

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    "Elite" doesn't mean ATG. Elite means being at or near the top, and Bradley has been a rotating top ten pound-for-pounder and the most accomplished at 140 for a while now. He's definitely elite.
     
  13. DDDUUDDDEE

    DDDUUDDDEE Undisputed Ambien (taker) Full Member

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    That was Bradley at his best, taking on legit challenges and proving his worth... shame his recent run and blatant duck of Khan have left a sour taste in a lot of people's mouths, including mine.

    If he beats Manny or makes it a competitive fight I'll give him his props, but frankly I just don't see it happening. If he turns up and makes it a none show by being overly negative or getting starched early, then he can go **** himself as far as I'm concerned.
     
  14. Foreman Hook

    Foreman Hook ☆☆☆ G$ora ☆☆☆ Full Member

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    I clicked teh topic to see a funny Dude post And i get this serious business. :-(
     
  15. Think

    Think The Sport Of Kings Full Member

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    I am not a huge fan of the guy so this may be a biased opinion but I don't think he was elite, perhaps on the verge, though?

    I am sure if he looks decent against Pac, whether he wins or loses, I am sure he will get the respect he deserves.