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By Jake Donovan - It’s a tough argument to swallow when the division in which you reside boasts a lineal champion who is also recognized as pound-for-pound the best fighter in the world today.
But for any fighter from 136 to 140 lb interested in making a name for himself, beware of this:
Timothy Bradley is, without a doubt, the best active super lightweight in the world.
The man also known as “Desert Storm” sent an emphatic reminder at the Agua Caliente Resort and Casino in Rancho Mirage, Calif., where he scored a unanimous decision over Lamont Peterson in a battle of unbeaten friendly rivals in their Showtime televised main event.
Bradley was well within the super lightweight limit at a chiseled 138 lb; Peterson was slightly heavier at an equally sculpted 139 lb.
The opening moments of the fight played out exactly as suggested; the larger Peterson relying on his boxing skills to get him through the day. The D.C. native controlled the distance with his jab, but Bradley would soon find an equalizer; a straight right hand had Peterson hurt midway through the round, only for Bradley to slip on a canvas logo at center ring before having a chance to follow up.
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But for any fighter from 136 to 140 lb interested in making a name for himself, beware of this:
Timothy Bradley is, without a doubt, the best active super lightweight in the world.
The man also known as “Desert Storm” sent an emphatic reminder at the Agua Caliente Resort and Casino in Rancho Mirage, Calif., where he scored a unanimous decision over Lamont Peterson in a battle of unbeaten friendly rivals in their Showtime televised main event.
Bradley was well within the super lightweight limit at a chiseled 138 lb; Peterson was slightly heavier at an equally sculpted 139 lb.
The opening moments of the fight played out exactly as suggested; the larger Peterson relying on his boxing skills to get him through the day. The D.C. native controlled the distance with his jab, but Bradley would soon find an equalizer; a straight right hand had Peterson hurt midway through the round, only for Bradley to slip on a canvas logo at center ring before having a chance to follow up.
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