I know he's a competitor, you can see it in his fights. I'm sure he wants to be mentioned in the welterweight talks right now. He needs to get in some of this PBC action. He's doing rematches, Jessie Vargas's and Brandon Rios over there. He puts on a smile at TR, but I know it's got to be killing him inside to know he can't fight none of these killers. With Bradley over there, they could have a welterweight tournament going on right now.
Well he needs to get working on getting those fights done. What's stopping him? He isn't tied to any network.
He's tied to TR who doesn't work with Haymon unless its a Mayweather-Pacquiao magnitude fight. If he tries to leave, he'll be on the shelf for 2 years like Mikey Garcia.
I just don't get it and i wish someone would enlighten me on why Bradley is so beloved and considered a top 5 welterweight in here?
Last time i checked he has arguably lost to Pac twice and is headed towards a non sense third fight against him, went life and death with carreer 140er Ruslan, draw with Diego chaves, defeated c level non ranked 147ers brendon rio and jesse vergas. oh and he also defeated a shot to pieces Casamayor.
Ok, he did beat Marquez and an undefeated Potro Abregu i give you that, but that was years ago...what has Bradley done recently? what i am missing? did he beat Manny convincingly? did he fight Kell Brook? did he fight Crawford? what is it that he is doing to be so criticallly acclaimed in here? i just dont see it
I know he's a competitor, you can see it in his fights. I'm sure he wants to be mentioned in the welterweight talks right now. He needs to get in some of this PBC action. He's doing rematches, Jessie Vargas's and Brandon Rios over there. He puts on a smile at TR, but I know it's got to be killing him inside to know he can't fight none of these killers. With Bradley over there, they could have a welterweight tournament going on right now.
He's about to make another 6-8 million fighting paq again. I'm sure he's not caring about anything else.
no he is a good boxer but he ducked khan and has around 8 fans including his boss manager wife
he barely sold 1k tickets at home vs provo
Sure........
http://www.boxingscene.com/ibf-confirms-khan-turned-down-bradley-title-eliminator--89396
His last three fights were Chaves, Vargas, and Rios. And his purses were $2m, $1.5m, and $1.9m. Just before that he easily cleared $10m for the JMM and Pacquiao fights. He has done well for himself.
Bradley signed with TR to fight the biggest money fight with PAC.
He's gonna get three fights with PAC. Who did he miss out on because in this same period DSG, Thurman, and Porter were not stars. It's still debatable what their real star power is since Haymon is overpaying them with Investors money.
I know he's a competitor, you can see it in his fights. I'm sure he wants to be mentioned in the welterweight talks right now. He needs to get in some of this PBC action. He's doing rematches, Jessie Vargas's and Brandon Rios over there. He puts on a smile at TR, but I know it's got to be killing him inside to know he can't fight none of these killers. With Bradley over there, they could have a welterweight tournament going on right now.
I don't think he cares honestly. If the fights could be made, I'd favor him over anyone that PBC has at 147, even Thurman. So, it's not really a matter of could he beat them for me. If it's not really going to come down to being able to say you are the best because you beat them all, then it is going to come down to money. Bradley is GETTING PAID over at TR, don't care what anyone tries to say or how they try to spin something. Dude is investing like a champ in his own future. I think he has like 3 or 4 businesses at this point, his own gym, also has a ton of rental properties.
I'd imagine that he could care less about those other guys unless they are his last resort or whatever. Currently, he is already clearing at least 1.5-2M per fight no matter who his opponent is and he doesn't have a manager fee to pay either. Because of his wise investments, he is getting paid all year round whether he fights or doesn't fight.
Feel bad for Bradley? He'll be getting his fourth palatial home after this fight. His wife will be swimming in US dollars.
Besides, Arum had to make his most convincing pitch to make Bradley accept the fight. Meaning, Bradley will be getting the kind of money he wants in this fight. Take it or leave it. Where else can you get this kind of negotiating power?
Ok. Fine. I feel you with the money thing. Let me ask another question. Anyone else feel bad for Bradley fans who can't watch him in this welterweight showdown?
Feel bad for Bradley? Why?
He is making much more money with TR than he probably ever would have with Haymon. The $$$ from the 3 PAC fights alone should be enough for him to be set for life, and he's actually making smart business decisions like investing in real estate instead of jewelry, cars, etc.
He also seems to be Arum's favorite at the moment to carry the TR banner after PAC retires, either him or Crawford- but Bradley is much better known to the general public.
If anything, we should be jealous of Bradley.
:lol1: Bradley has made more than enough. I'm happy for him, he has wins over Marquez and Pacquiao and is headed into another payday against Pac in a few months. Meanwhile, all the PBC welters have the options to actually make intense matches but settle for mismatches. Aside from Porter vs Thurman, what other welter weight fight in the near future holds any significance? Even Porter vs Thurman had to jump past several hurdles and uncertainty in dates before finally getting settled months after its initial speculated date.