Tim Bradley does look like the “soft” stay busy, get a big check opponent Manny Pacquiao’s handlers would want him to fight after a possible rough fight with physical Miguel Cotto or treacherous Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Remember, Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum recently signed Bradley. Possibly as a future opponent? You think?
Just for fun, let’s take a closer look at Bradley. In fact, I suggest it. Print this out and save it for when they possibly fight:
Bradley is: 24 – 0, but only 11 knockouts. 26 years old. He was born 8-29-83. 5′ 6″ tall. Turned pro in 2005 at 145 lbs. and most recently weighed in at 138 lbs. Has fought as low as 133 lbs. and as high as 149 lbs. He’s right-handed.
Pacquiao is: 49 – 3 and 37 knockouts 30 years old. He was born 12-17-78 5′ 6 1/2″ tall. Turned pro in 2000 at 106 lbs. and most recently weighed in at 138 lbs. Has fought as low as 106 lbs. and as high as 142 lbs. He’s a left-handed. Common opponents Between Bradley and Pacquiao: 0 Fights in Las Vegas: Pacquiao 9, Bradley 0 Bradley Fights of Note: Nate Campbell (NC), Kendall Holt (W-12), Edner Cherry (W- 12), Junior Witter (W SD -12), Alfonso Sanchez (KO-1) I didn’t list Pacquiao opponents since his fights are so well-known internationally. Trainers: Pacquiao – Freddie Roach; Bradley – Joel Diaz (brother of world champions Julio and Antonio Diaz of Palm Springs, CA) Bradley began fighting at age 10. He had over 140 amateur fights. He won the WBC Youth Welterweight Championship. A two – time National Amateur Champion. A PAL Champion and Jr. Golden Gloves Champion and Under 19 Champion. Bradley is a very dangerous fighter. As a pro, he aqppears to do just enough to win. He is sandbagging, waiting for that one big chance, which Manny Pacquiao would provide. Bradley has a very serious amateur pedigree. He’s a sleeping giant as an opponent. Fight of note: Now a washed – up journeyman, but Alphonso Sanchez (KO-1) stands out to me. He was a very promising prospect. Cruising along one April night in 1997 on the De La Hoya/Whitaker under card when a Mickey Ward body shot ended his night and basically his career. Nobody had ever done that to him in his prime. But Bradley took him out in one. Bradley most reminds me of Frankie “The Surgeon” Randall. While Randall’s career had been plagued by legal and drug problems, when he got his chance, he upset Julio Cesar Chavez, giving JC Chavez his first recorded loss. While I’m not picking Bradley to beat Pacquiao, I’m saying he would be a very dangerous opponent for him. Don’t let the 11 knockouts fool you.
