Timothy Bradley: If Miguel Cotto Makes 147, I'll Fight Him

By Ryan Burton

 

On a recent edition of The Boxing Lab, BoxingScene.com's official audio show, undefeated WBO junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley reflected on his November knockout victory over former champion Joel Casamayor.  The fight took place on the pay-per-view undercard of Manny Pacquiao's majority decision victory over Juan Manuel Marquez.

 

A steady stream of boos were poured down at the MGM because of Casamayor's inactivity and constant holding during the fight.  Bradley said that he was just as frustrated as the fans and had hoped to put on a more exciting fight.

 

"We gave Casamayor an opportunity of a lifetime. He had the chance to fight for the tittle.  It frustrated me that he didn't come prepared," stated Bradley.  "Then he tested positive for marijuana a couple weeks after (the fight).  I don't know if he just showed up for the money or what. I was as bored as the fans watching the fight but what can I do about it?  There is nothing that we could do."

 

Bradley is in the running to be Manny Pacquiao's next opponent.  He also has expressed an interest in facing Juan Manuel Marquez.  The Palm Springs, California based fighter revealed to The Boxing Lab that he is interested in fighting super welterweight champion Miguel Cotto.  The Puerto Rican star is small for the super welterweight division and Bradley feels that the two could meet at the 147 pound welterweight limit.

 

"Moving on to Top Rank  has put me in line for some big fights. They have built guys like (Oscar) De la Hoya and (Floyd) Mayweather," Bradley explained. "Besides Pacquiao and Marquez, Cotto would be a great opponent.  Cotto can make 147. I have seen him in person. He isn't a tall guy. He can definitely make the weight," Bradley concluded.