So it's pretty clear at this point that Tim Bradley isn't willing to fight Amir Khan because he's not prepared to risk his Pacquiao payday against a dangerous champion.
Honestly, what would you do? On the one hand, boxing is a sport and a supposed champion like Bradley should be willing to take on the challenge and unify the division. A win over Khan would strengthen Bradley's negotiating position for even bigger fights. On the other, boxing is a short career and plenty have ended up with nothing. That has to be a consideration when there's a massive payday against the best fighter on the world just around the corner.
(poll coming)
If I was Bradley I would honestly sit and wait for Pacman.
Why?
Because Khan beats him and he will only get 1M for letting Khan batter him. He stands a chance at getting at least 3M and a load of exposure once Pacman nails him......the Khan fight will still sell once Bradley makes it to 147 as there is too much history. He might not get 1M for fighting Khan but even off a straight defeat to Pacman he would still bank 500K surely.
HBO will dig out all the post fight interviews and hype it to hell with a little story and a good few folks will pay their money and watch the fight.
That's what I would do if I was Bradley, earn 3.5M rather then 1m.
Don't give Bob Arum fuel for that bs undefeated record crap. Having that 0 means squat diddly **** especially since the majority of Bradley's fights he won by headbutt. That third punch is a game changer. If Bradley cheats himself to a Pac fight it's because Bob Arum knows its an easy fight.
Uhhh, what? He completely dominated Peterson, Alexander, Vazquez Holt, Abregu, and Witter. The Alexander fight had headbutts, but they didn't affect the outcome. He was beating him up regardless
Why would Pacman fight him? I must have missed something.
In reality, he has no fans and he is boring. It's not a natural fight for Pacman to take.
Have you seen Joshua Clottey? The guy seriously has around 100 fans in America and lost his last fight before Pacquiao lol and he's lost every meaningful fight he's ever been in aside from Judah (lol) and Guittierez. His clam shell boxing isn't very exciting either.
Bradley on the other hand has a strong resume at 140, has fought at 147 and has good skills. Not to mention he's undefeated. Why wouldn't Pacquiao fight him if there's no Floyd fight? Who else is there? Mike Jones and Brandon Rios? LOL
He need to fight Khan. I don't see him getting a Pacqio fight no matter what. His name is WAY too unknown. Bradley wouldn't catch a fight with Pacquiao becus by the time he does, fhe will have been inactive for over a year AND he doesn't have a name. NO WAY Bradley catches a Pacquiao fight! Its doesn't make any financial sense.
Get the legal crap sorted and fight Khan. Whatever the result he is still likely to get a fight with Pacquiao.
Just move up to 147 and start hooking up wiht the likes of Ortiz aand Alexander and Berto and you'll be in the running anyway.
DET I don't know if ya read Bradleys interview on the Ringtv.com,but nothing is set in stone yet..There is still light for this fight yet..:cool2:
Apparently, Bradley don't care what fans think. I'd just leave the guy alone. It's been obvious that he wanted none of Khan. I just hope he stops calling out fighters, then chickens out when the fighters respond to his calls. It's bad enough to duck a fighter for a number of reasons, but call them out and duck them when they call your bluff?