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By Cliff Rold - For three rounds on Saturday night at the Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, California, 25-year old WBO Jr. Welterweight titlist Timothy Bradley (26-0, 12 KO) of nearby Palm Springs was the faster and stronger man but he couldn’t conclusively know whether he would have stayed that way as a controversial call led to what will be lasting dispute. A nasty cut to the left eyebrow of Tampa, Florida’s 37-year old former Lightweight titlist Nate Campbell (33-6-1, 25 KO) forced the bout stopped before the fourth and the cause of the cut was the topic of all conversation. For now, Bradley stands a victorious via third-round technical knockout but there will be much debate before the verdict can be viewed as concrete.
Overshadowed in all the post-fight arguments was what had been a fast paced and entertaining outing where Bradley shined for most of the completed nine minutes. While the business of boxing could prevent any imminent showdown, Bradley’s performance furthered his status as the number one contender to lineal World Jr. Welterweight Manny Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KO) and hinted at a showdown which could someday be a classic. [details]
Overshadowed in all the post-fight arguments was what had been a fast paced and entertaining outing where Bradley shined for most of the completed nine minutes. While the business of boxing could prevent any imminent showdown, Bradley’s performance furthered his status as the number one contender to lineal World Jr. Welterweight Manny Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KO) and hinted at a showdown which could someday be a classic. [details]
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