I like Bradley. He's determined, stays in magnificant shape and has an aesthetically pleasing style. Poor judging isn't his fault and he seems to be improving. He has some defensive issues but this can also be attributed to Pac's solid offense. There isn't a great deal to dislike in all honesty. Why he would go down in people's estimation is beyond me.
Bradley is a star. Exciting fighter amazinggg Defense and even better offense. Major power puncher and threat up to 154.
I think Bradley should punch Arum in the mouth! I think that Bradley wanted to win honestly and I don't think its sitting in his gut right now too well. I think he would have felt better losing, and giving his best than to be beat up and chased down and then get handed something he doesn't deserve! Psychologically its going to be a factor for him. He knows he lost and he knows this whole thing stinks and will eat a lot of crap from a lot of people, and he doesn't deserve this. The few Floyd fans that are rejoicing because Floyd doesn't have to fight Pac man now, well this can happen to Floyd as well. Cotto was more deserving of a decision than Bradley! Arum now doesn't have to deal with Floyd. Bob Wins!
My perception hasn't changed. He's a warrior and stood toe to toe with Pac inmany exchanges when he didn't have too. He could've easily been caught with a vicious shot. His jab was impressive at times, setting up his combos and keeping Pac at bay. I expected him to counter more and make Pac pay for his off balanced but i seldom saw that. The guys got some good defense in close quarters and he made Pac miss like crazy with his head movement and pivoting away from shots. Would've liked to see him throw the lead right to see what it can do. The guys fought hard for 12 rounds and tried to win all of them except for rounds 4-5 when he was clearly hurt and trying to recover.
I know what you mean about Bradley but i always had the feeling he didn't mind people shitting on him and his ability after the Khan debacle. In fact he's came out and claimed he thinks he won. His promoter told the world Bradley told him he lost and now he's telling everyone he thought he won. Tad shitty wouldn't you say?
same as before, solid and versatile fighter, not much punching power, tendency to get sloppy and wild on offense making him susceptible to taking big shots against fighters who can make him pay for it. in the middle of the fight, I was thinking his stamina was not what it was made out to be, he looked gassed and slowed down with all the punishment he was taking, but he came back strong in the final few rounds