Tim Bradleys Power.

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  1. ricardoparker93

    ricardoparker93 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I notice that he uses Grant gloves which traditionally have more padding and are regarded as a boxers glove. Does Bradley have a history of hand problems? Nevertheles his punch technique seems good so perhaps it is his choice of glove that is accounatable for his KO percentage.

    Thoughts?
     
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  2. Real Life

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    I go into Bradley fights expecting the whole fight to go 12 rounds. The power just isn't there.
     
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  3. HAYEWEATHER

    HAYEWEATHER fistful of dynamite Full Member

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    I've often wondered this with other fighters; unless I was carrying a hand injury, I'd go Cleto Reyes everyday.....a proper punchers glove!
     
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  4. cubex

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    Pernell Whitaker type power.

    Not devastating but enough to keep his opponents at bay and do damage.

    He did floor Witter,Cherry and Peterson.
     
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  5. ricardoparker93

    ricardoparker93 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Exactly.. i mean the guy looks strong, commits to his punches and although he does slap a bit I just dont see why he isnt wearing down the guys he fights more. Maybe he just feels more comfortable with Grant gloves.
     
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  6. AceNguyen

    AceNguyen Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Agree 100%.

    Like Whitaker, gets tremendous leverage into his body punches and must be respected even though he won't stop many world class opponents.
     
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  7. ricardoparker93

    ricardoparker93 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yeah I would agree with that; but is that lack of pop going to show up sooner or later? Thats the question and he may find when fighting a guy like Pacquiao that his opponent can walk through his shots.
     
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  8. cubex

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    IMO it isn't lack of power.It's just he ain't a dangerous puncher.

    He has yet to meet an opponnet to walk through his shots without respecting them so we will have to see.

    Personally I don't think he's moderate power will be a problem,the man has skills and heart.

    Imagine if Bradley had 1 punch KO power......he'd be the full package.
     
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  9. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Remember gloves are not just for offence , Floyd and Wright use the Grant gloves very well for defence. Also it is what you have been happy and comfortable with , Morales used to use the Japanese Winning gloves , he had great power but didnt like the Mexican Reyes.
     
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  10. ricardoparker93

    ricardoparker93 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Well exactly, but im just watching his fight with a Peterson right now and he doesnt turn his punches over as well as he could. But unless he has hand problems or some sort of sponsorship deal with Grant I dont think he should be wearing those gloves; he is basically an offensive fighter and could make it easier on himself if he had more power.
     
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  11. cubex

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    I thought he showed brililinat defensive stuff with Peterson aswell.
     
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  12. PIPO23

    PIPO23 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    When Pac smashes this overrated false hope, **** will really fly to the ceilling. People might think Pac is not human and should have his DNA tested, excuse, excuse. LOL :)
     
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  13. DeanoFlash

    DeanoFlash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He's got power, not knockout power but he definitely DOES have power. He's by no means Malignaggi, he can bang a little bit. He dropped an iron chinned Edner Cherry, he dropped Peterson, hurt Holt badly at times. His damage is mostly done by volume, this is true, but he can bang downstairs and up and he's got the kinda power that will sap you in the latter rounds.
     
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  14. DeanoFlash

    DeanoFlash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    one of the slickest in-fighters I've seen, can fight out of the pocket like few in the business
     
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  15. ricardoparker93

    ricardoparker93 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He is a very good all round fighter who will be a best test for anybody due to his fantastic conditioning and heart. I think how some fighters have power and others dont is one of the greatest mysteries in the sport of boxing.
     
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