Timothy Bradley vs Luis Carlos Abregu

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by HMSTempleGarden, Jun 30, 2010.


  1. HMSTempleGarden

    HMSTempleGarden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I haven't seen a thread on this one yet.

    who's tuning in?

    I've just watched Abregu-Garcia - must be a contender of top 5 fights in 2009.

    Abregu was almost gone after that left hook with 90 seconds left in the 4th. Comes back with the KO with 3 seconds left. Looks a bit flat footed at times, takes a few punches and does seem a little bit chinny.

    But he does seem to get some decent combinations off with good power and the right uppercut is key, he's get some power behind it.

    Bradley I suspect will fight on the back foot like he showed against Peterson and will not want to get in close with Abregu.

    Anyone know why the fight isn't for the WBO title? Boxrec don't have the fight listed as a title fight.

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McdYAdGQTIY&feature=player_embedded[/ame]
     
  2. dwighttsharpe

    dwighttsharpe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Bradley holds a belt at 140.

    The fight with Abregu will be at 147.
     
  3. HMSTempleGarden

    HMSTempleGarden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    cheers for that
     
  4. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    I'm curious to know how he'll look at 147. If he's comfortable there and gives an impressive showing, I think there's a slight chance he's staying there. He may not consider going back down to 140 to face Alexander or the other guys. Instead he'll wait for them to come up.

    By the way, has Bradley ever mentioned anything about struggling to make 140?
     
  5. TheUnstoppable

    TheUnstoppable Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I've never heard about him struggling; i know it's not much but in the videos where he talks about his training methods and diet he seems very content with how they work and generally has a very positive vibe. I think it make be hard work but I don't think it's harder for him than most.
     
  6. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    I think (meaning I'm not entirely sure) I did read something a while back, in which he said he's finding it hard work to cut to 140. I may be mistaken though. But if this is true and he is considering staying at 147, then I don't see this 140 tournament (Alexander, Khan, Maidana) happening any time soon.
     
  7. HMSTempleGarden

    HMSTempleGarden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bradley is huge and well cut for a 140 pounder.