Everyone else is working across the lines.
May Vs Pac
Provodo Vs Lucas Matthysse
To me it benefits Bradley the MOST. I feel that Bradley easily shines against alot of GBP and Haymon fighters.
I think Bradley beats most of their stable.
Bradley Vs Thurman
Bradley Vs Broner
Bradley Vs Garcia
Bradley Vs Porter
Bradley Vs Khan
These are all high ranked, big name opponents, a few he can easily beat.
What the hell? Bradley beat JMM and has a win over pacman. Whether or not they are natural WW doesnt matter they are top 5 ranked WW and waaaay better fighters than the supposed "natural ww" such as Porter or Kell Brook.
Lmao @ the win over PAC... JMM has 1 win at WW and that's over Manny.
Bradley already has wins over the upcoming opponents for the #1 WW and #1 LW in the world. It looks like he might get a chance to move up again and fight for a 154 title...it won't be long before people start asking those others guys why they aren't calling out Bradley...especially if Pac beats Floyd and Ruslan beats Lucas
I think Tim was a very good JWW. At WW Tim is an average fighter in my opinion. He doesn't have 1 win against a natural WW. How can he be a top WW when he doesn't have 1 win against one?
What the hell? Bradley beat JMM and has a win over pacman. Whether or not they are natural WW doesnt matter they are top 5 ranked WW and waaaay better fighters than the supposed "natural ww" such as Porter or Kell Brook.
Bradley only fights about once a year anyway. He is promoted by Arum and usually lets Arum get him fights. I don't think Haymon and Arum get along with each other. Bradley is fighting Bundrage. He will probably win but he is not a 154 pounder. He is a small welterweight who fought comfortably at 140 not so long ago.
Well, there's the Cold War thing still, obviously. But even if there was a working relationship between them, I doubt haymon would want to pit those guys against bradley for the reasons you just said. Bradley has a good shot of beefing all of them and would derail a lot of Haymon's planss for them. Why would he risk that if bradley is not with haymon?
On another note it's interesting that haymon hasn't tried to sign tim to a mangerial contract. I bet he tried and tim shot it down.
If I were tim I'd target Kell Brook. Or I guess go after a belt in a third weight class. That would open up some other big opportunities.
Doubt Tim would leave his wife for haymon
What is it with these weird ass fan boy responses??
No one is saying Tim should leave Top Rank, I'm just saying there are big fights out there that Tim can win at 147.
No one, and I mean no one, has been asking to fight Tim Bradley. There are guys out there you'd favor over Bradley, sure, but by how much? Tim is dangerous for anyone and everyone knows it.
He'is going to fight whoever gets put in front of him: K9, Cotto, Rios, whoever. Acting like Tim Bradley is avoiding certain fighters due to their promoters is silly.
I feel just the opposite. Bradley, to me, is the number 3 ranked welterweight in the world and a top 6 p4p fighter. Whether people agree with the outcome of the Pac fights or not, Tim fought an all time great at a very high level. He showed the total package against a very dangerous Marquez, who is a future 1st round ballot hall of famer. Who has Garcia, Broner, Thurman, or Khan defeated on that level to make anyone think they would be favorites over Bradley? Of the 4, I think it would be Khan who would be Tim's biggest threat. Khan is not a very good inside fighter, but his height, reach, and hand speed would cause Bradley major problems. The rest on the list are tailor made for Tim. I honestly see him outboxing Garcia and beating Broner up. A fight with Thurman would be big! If Tim fights him in the manner he fought, Peterson, I think he wins a decision. If he comes in trying to bang with him, Thurman wins. Anything can happen in boxing, but as of now with Tim's all around resume, I see him as the better and higher caliber fighter compared to these other guys. The sad thing is, I think Tim is now strictly fighting for that big pay check from TR and no longer seeking greatness. He has made good money fighting under the TR banner, but his legacy would have been greater fighting with Haymon. Al has the best 140 and 147 fighters under him. If Tim moves too far up in weight, he will start losing to lesser opponents due to lack of size and power.
I think Tim was a very good JWW. At WW Tim is an average fighter in my opinion. He doesn't have 1 win against a natural WW. How can he be a top WW when he doesn't have 1 win against one?
Well, there's the Cold War thing still, obviously. But even if there was a working relationship between them, I doubt haymon would want to pit those guys against bradley for the reasons you just said. Bradley has a good shot of beefing all of them and would derail a lot of Haymon's planss for them. Why would he risk that if bradley is not with haymon?
On another note it's interesting that haymon hasn't tried to sign tim to a mangerial contract. I bet he tried and tim shot it down.
If I were tim I'd target Kell Brook. Or I guess go after a belt in a third weight class. That would open up some other big opportunities.
Because Golden Boy doesn't have anyone anymore, and other than Mayweather/Pacquiao there are no Top Rank/Haymon matchups. Hopefully that changes now that that fight is on.
Oh, and I forgot about Porter. That is a great match up. Once again, if Tim uses his speed and boxing skills, I think he easily outpoints him. But if he stands and bang with him like he did Chaves and Ruslan, it becomes a toss up fight that favors Porter.
Other than Khan I can't see Bradley being favored in any of those match ups. No doubt he can compete with all those guys but I'd fancy those other guys. They all have the stylistic or physical advantage over Tim. All except Khan who can't fight on the inside. I could see Tim forcing Khan into that kind of fight.
I feel just the opposite. Bradley, to me, is the number 3 ranked welterweight in the world and a top 6 p4p fighter. Whether people agree with the outcome of the Pac fights or not, Tim fought an all time great at a very high level. He showed the total package against a very dangerous Marquez, who is a future 1st round ballot hall of famer. Who has Garcia, Broner, Thurman, or Khan defeated on that level to make anyone think they would be favorites over Bradley? Of the 4, I think it would be Khan who would be Tim's biggest threat. Khan is not a very good inside fighter, but his height, reach, and hand speed would cause Bradley major problems. The rest on the list are tailor made for Tim. I honestly see him outboxing Garcia and beating Broner up. A fight with Thurman would be big! If Tim fights him in the manner he fought, Peterson, I think he wins a decision. If he comes in trying to bang with him, Thurman wins. Anything can happen in boxing, but as of now with Tim's all around resume, I see him as the better and higher caliber fighter compared to these other guys. The sad thing is, I think Tim is now strictly fighting for that big pay check from TR and no longer seeking greatness. He has made good money fighting under the TR banner, but his legacy would have been greater fighting with Haymon. Al has the best 140 and 147 fighters under him. If Tim moves too far up in weight, he will start losing to lesser opponents due to lack of size and power.
Dunno, if Rios comes in to the fight on the same stuff he was on in the last Alvarado fight, Tim better be on his game because Rios looked like a machine in there...BY FAR, the best shape I have ever seen him in.
lol dude
it was a completely shot Alvarado who mentally didnt show up to the fight
Top Rank has done right by Tim Bradley, period.
What is it with these weird ass fan boy responses??
No one is saying Tim should leave Top Rank, I'm just saying there are big fights out there that Tim can win at 147.
Tim is fighting rios next. He knew what would happen when he resigned with tr. good for his bankroll. Not so much for his legacy
Dunno, if Rios comes in to the fight on the same stuff he was on in the last Alvarado fight, Tim better be on his game because Rios looked like a machine in there...BY FAR, the best shape I have ever seen him in.
Tim is fighting rios next. He knew what would happen when he resigned with tr. good for his bankroll. Not so much for his legacy
Yeah, I'm expecting Bradley Rios next. I have to see this 154 vs. bundrage stuff to believe it...
I'd love to see Bradley - Maidana though. That just seems like a great match up.