Im the first to admit that Im not a big fan of this fight. But since its now official. How do you guys see this fight playing out?
If the Bradley that fought Marquez shows up I can see a clinic. But if the Provo Bradley shows up I can see it being a long night and possibly (long shot) FOTY.
Chaves does have pretty descent boxing skills too.
Chaves beat Rios, even with the stupid point deductions. He's a better fighter than Provodnikov, Rios and Alvarado. Those guys have bigger names but Chaves will give Bradley a better fight and that's what boxing fans wanna see, competitive fights.
I'm looking forward to this one.
Chaves didn't beat Rios though. The fight was still up in the air at the time of the stoppage due to Chaves' dirty tactics.
Chaves has yet to prove he's a better fighter than the guys you listed. He could've done that against Rios but he showed he has no answers for guys who press him. As far as technique he's clearly more talented but he's definitely flawed and weak mentally.
Alvarado is inferior to Chaves as far as skills, and still he soundly beat Rios by neutralizing his aggression in the second fight. Which is something Chaves couldn't do.
I also doubt Chaves gives a better account of himself than Provodnikov. He really was on the verge of getting the ko against Bradley, and lost a razor thin decision.
Bradley usually doesn't get KOs over tough guys but he is a very good all around fighter and should win a ud by a large margin. Bradley should fight much more often. He fights even less often than Pacquiao or Mayweather. I think he should fight at least 3 times a year to keep his name out there and make more money and stay sharp while he is in his prime.
Chaves beat Rios, even with the stupid point deductions. He's a better fighter than Provodnikov, Rios and Alvarado. Those guys have bigger names but Chaves will give Bradley a better fight and that's what boxing fans wanna see, competitive fights.
I'm looking forward to this one.
I know, and I agree with you. I just aint feeling it for some reason. Im sure as the fight gets closer I will be more hyped for it though.
Bradley BOX like he did against JMM he should win but Chaves is a good fighter IMO. Yeah the Rios fight was sloppy and dirty but I think Chaves was winning the fight and the extra tactics wasn't even necessary for him to beat Rios
Agreed.
I just dont think Chaves deserves another HBO main event slot after his last performance. Plus, I guess id rather see Bradley fighting a better known opponent like a Rios or Alvarado. Chaves is the definition of high risk low reward right now.
Chaves beat Rios, even with the stupid point deductions. He's a better fighter than Provodnikov, Rios and Alvarado. Those guys have bigger names but Chaves will give Bradley a better fight and that's what boxing fans wanna see, competitive fights.
I'm looking forward to this one.
Why don't you like the fight?
I got Bradley winning a UD but it will be competitive, Chaves is a solid fighter.
Agreed.
I just dont think Chaves deserves another HBO main event slot after his last performance. Plus, I guess id rather see Bradley fighting a better known opponent like a Rios or Alvarado. Chaves is the definition of high risk low reward right now.