Why Bradley beats Khan?

[Dale Cardon]

It seems a lot of people expect Khan to defeat Bradley, easily. Which, I find hilarious considering the fact that styles make fights. Timothy never looks good against southpaws, every orthodox boxer doesn't, in fact tell me when you've seen Khan fight a southpaw? Other than in sparring. Bradley thrives against orthodox opponents, that in which Khan is.

I think Bradley will defeat Khan and it is all based on the intangibles.

Khan's strongsuit over his last five fights, have been to throw punches in bunches, to overwhelm the opponent, and effectively make them quit or lead to an eventual knockout. At 140, he doesn't have that one punch knock out power, but he throws hurtful punches.

Bradley is one of the most elusive targets at 140. His head and foot movement is on par with some of the best, which will discourage Khan, and lead to a fall in his punch output. Bradley, is also a master at taking away his opponent's jab, something which we saw last night - Alexander's jab was no way near apparent as it was when he fought Kotelnik.

Khan is a come forward fighter. He struggles to fight on the backfoot and against the ropes. Bradley proved last night, and in his last 5 fights, that he can box yet also play the part of an aggressive fighter. He will be placing Khan on the back foot all night, making it difficult for Amir to get his punches off ...

Khan's defence at times can be abysmal. If Maidana was having some relative success with his slow-ass punchers, then Bradley's right, hooks and body punches will be landing, at will and all night. The overhand right will also be making a solid appearance.

Khan's chin is still suspect; even though he was able to make it past Maidana. Bradley is an underrated puncher. Last night, he made Alexander QUIT due to his hurtful punches, hooks and rights. There were times when Alexander was wincing in pain from the body punches, and those rights were tilting his head back. This is something we never saw Kotelnik do, which could mean in a way that Bradley punches harder. Didn't Kotelnik have Khan on the backfoot? Maybe that's something to think about.

Last night, Alexander spoilt the fight by holding. But be honest this took away one of Bradley's best attributes - inside fighting. Khan does not do well on the inside, nor is he a hugger or holder. Bradley will dismantle Khan from the inside.

Bradley's pull counter is one of the best in the game. Khan has yet to see one of these, and when it lands you'll be awfully surprised.

Ariza got Khan through his fight with Maidana; Ariza should be credited for that win, and helping him get through the 10th round on his feet. Now without one of the best strength and conditioning coachs' in the picture, how will this effect his performance in the upcoming fight?

Joel Diaz is also an underated trainer, his game plans have been on point ever since he started working with Bradley, and his corner advice is brilliant (something that Freddie Roach lacks in).

Lastly, a lot of people liken Bradley to Holyfield. Whereas, I see him as more towards Hopkins. Look at his last fights, he consistently takes away his opponent best weapon(s) plus he's a very smart fighter, and we all know about smart fighters don't we.

Bradley wins this, and I'll be surprised if it even comes close.

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The opening round of Malinaggi vs Khan pretty much sums up how this fight will go.

The only difference is, Bradley will be landing hurtful punches and be aggressive consistently for 12 rounds.

Can Amir handle the heat?

Bradley made Alexander quit due to his punches??? This is very much debatable. I saw multi-headbutts that contributed greatly to the quitting.

With the way these two fought I don't think anyone of them can beat khan. I hate to say this but the fight made me realize that these two are overhyped fighters. they fought like amateurs... My opinion.

[boxer2k5]

i think its a good fight that needs to be made. but i have bradley beatting khan. khan is basic great fast stiff jab and nice fast right hand but thats it. he has no defense and he has no good boxing IQ. and he seems to wind down late in the fight making him more open.

i think bradley who has better defense stamina and workrate would overwhelm and out work khan in the end for a decision. good fight but im picking stubstance over flash in this one

[THE REED]

Nobody easily beats the other, that much is clear.

[Reloaded]

Alexander was the one overated and being a bigger southpaw with speed allowed him to leech Bradley who was getting to him as the fight went on , it was a clash of styles that made for a messy fight , Bradley is a good fighter with a good fighting heart something Khan dont have , Bradley is not a flat footed sloth like Maidana , Tim is fast with both feet and hands he will give Khan nightmares with sustained good boxing pressure , I see in Khan somebody that will fold again , Roach will not jump into a fight with Bradley with Khan , he will choose slow hittable fighters for Khan ,,,,,,,

[sicko]

gotta go Bradley here, but of course Khan has a chance, but I think Bradley experience separates him for the others at 140

he is tough as hell and he has the SMARTS in the ring, I was impressed at how he was able to make adjustments, he slowed his work rate down against Alexander and stopped chasing him and just started being more accurate

I think the longer the fight goes the more it favors Bradley, he is just smarter then the other and he is the best fighter inside, his size is an advantage inside because he can throw punches inside without having to leave himself open, that is were I think Khan will have trouble, keeping Bradley from getting inside, he will be too strong for Khan and I think Bradley will bully him and break him down inside also

[Chunk..]

Khan's very good at getting in, landing a flurry of punches and getting the hell out before his opponent can even counter. Khan eats thunder and shits lighting.

Plus his jab is excellent. For me this fight will boils down to weither Khan keeps his head screwed on for the full 12. If he does, he'll win a wide UD. Speed kills

If he don't? (see the Maidana fight). Bradley's only hope IMO is if Khan hAs a dip and lets him in.

[Walterson]

gotta go Bradley here, but of course Khan has a chance, but I think Bradley experience separates him for the others at 140

he is tough as hell and he has the SMARTS in the ring, I was impressed at how he was able to make adjustments, he slowed his work rate down against Alexander and stopped chasing him and just started being more accurate

I think the longer the fight goes the more it favors Bradley, he is just smarter then the other and he is the best fighter inside, his size is an advantage inside because he can throw punches inside without having to leave himself open, that is were I think Khan will have trouble, keeping Bradley from getting inside, he will be too strong for Khan and I think Bradley will bully him and break him down inside also

This right here.

[Rome-By-Ko]

What makes me laugh is people picking Khan give Bradley no shot at beating Khan,they are still so amazed he was not KO'd by Maidana..Maidana is not skilled and his footwork is some of the worst at the weight..I won't lie Khan looked good against a good opponent but so did Bradley..It was not Bradley's fault that Devon did not come to fight,Devon took no chance's was tentative and looked out of sorts the whole fight while Timmy just controlled him..Anybody who say's this fight exposed Timmy is a moron,and if ya think Khan is gonna have an easy time with Timmy ya an even bigger moron..

[-Antonio-]

hahahah are you completely deluded.

Khan is giant compared to Bradley. How many uppercuts did Devon pullout last nite not a single one. Bradley was coming in head first like an amatuer. Khan would expose him if he tries to do that.

If Bradley tries to box then that would mean a even bigger win for Khan. I really can't see how he can win. Khan outjabs him for a UD or late tko. I like Bradley he's got alot of will and self respect n speaks very well. But technically he doesn't have what it's needed to beat the china chin. I really can't wait for the stare down if this fight happens cus Khan will have to get on his knees to look in Bradleys eyes hahaha.

Alexander did try to throw uppercuts. bradley just avoided some and smothered Alexander too fast to where he couldn't land in time. Only Floyd and a few others can counter effectively like that. It's not that easy.

Khan's length and speed advantages will be key. Bradley is a lot shorter. Still he's smart, he's been dealing with these disadvantages for a while. For someone who is short, he doesn't get picked off on the outside a lot. He knows when to burst out of his guard with punches.

[Walterson]

Bradley made Alexander quit due to his punches??? This is very much debatable. I saw multi-headbutts that contributed greatly to the quitting.

With the way these two fought I don't think anyone of them can beat khan. I hate to say this but the fight made me realize that these two are overhyped fighters. they fought like amateurs... My opinion.

What does Khan possess that makes you think he can beat Bradley?