Bradley: More From Atlas in 3 Days Than Diaz in 10 Years

By Edward Chaykovsky

WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley (32-1-1, 12KOs) is enjoying his switch to trainer Teddy Atlas.

Bradley spent his career with Joel Diaz, but the boxer wasn't satisfied with the way their camps were playing out and decided to make a switch a few months ago.

Atlas, known for working with heavyweight champions like Mike Tyson, Shannon Briggs, Alexander Povetkin and Michael Moorer, was retired from training fighters and more focused on his broadcast duties with ESPN.

After reviewing the landscape of available trainers, Bradley saw Atlas as the perfect choice.

Their new relationship will be put to the test on November 7th, when Bradley faces former champion Brandon Rios in an HBO televised main event from the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

With a few days of their camp, Bradley says that he gained more knowledge than he ever gained in a ten year span with Diaz.

"Now it’s different, now I have Teddy Atlas in my corner and let me tell you, training camp has been amazing. I’ve learned so much in three days than I have in ten years that I’ve been with Joel Diaz. Joel Diaz is a great trainer, no disrespect in any way but I’ve learned so much of the game and I’ve learned what my mistakes are, I learned why I’ve been getting him with certain shots. I’ve learned when I need to be in certain position, why I need to be on the inside when I’m fighting, where my head needs to be, Bradley told On The Ropes Boxing Radio.