It?s not much of a secret that Timothy Bradley, an undefeated junior welterweight champion and one of boxing?s rising stars, had serious financial issues as he worked his way up boxing?s ladder. From spending time as a waiter at Mimi?s Caf? to claiming to have only $11 in his account days before his title-winning effort against then-champion Junior Witter in the United Kingdom four years ago, Bradley definitely got used to walking a tight rope.
Times have certainly changed for Bradley, who is now mere days away from a dream fight with WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, an assignment he is guaranteed to make at least $5 million for when he sets foot inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Speaking to a select group of members from the press shortly after his grand arrival to the city on Tuesday afternoon, Bradley was asked if he had any big plans for the huge check that he has coming his way.
?I?m putting that money away, man,? Bradley noted with all seriousness. ?I aint buying nothing. I got everything I need. I?m not buying anything. Me and my wife, we?re going to put that money away so I don?t ever have to come back to this game. Once I leave it, I aint never got to come back ever again.? Advertisement
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One thing that is apparent is that Bradley plans on staying close to boxing in some form when his career is over.
?I can become a commentator, or a judge, or a ref, or something,? Bradley said, brainstorming a bit. ?I still want to be tied to the boxing game because I love it that much. I?ve got to be around it. If anything, I may try to open my own gym. Other than that, I?m good.?
When jokingly asked if he would consider opening and running a Mimi?s Caf? to call his own, Bradley offered up a response that was void of sarcasm.
?No, I don?t want to spend my life running a restaurant,? said Bradley. ?I?d rather just put my name on something, invest in something, and hey, send me my check every month.?
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