Comments Thread For: Tim Bradley: If Khan Stops Peterson, He's The Real Deal!

[PlayerKiller]

No I'm not saying he deliberately ducked him so to protect a loss. I'm under the impression that Bradley was attached to Shaw Promotions and didn't want to fight under that banner anymore, for whatever business reasons which are his own. So he was waiting for the contract to expire, in order to sign with Top Rank.

I think Bradley has proved he is not a coward. Going over to UK to fight Witter. Beating Alexander to unify, when a lot of people had Devon in that fight. A guy like that is not going to be afraid of a man. He will believe that he can beat Khan. But unfortunately there are other factors involved in a fight.

Boxers do get scared you know.

Who he was not afraid of before does not mean he is not afraid of Khan.

Khan is better than Witter and Alexander.

As for Witter, who wouldn't jump at that chance. Witter hasn't been that good IMO, he is B level max, but more C level.

In fact Bradley avoided, and vacated for a year of Apexander chasing him, until he looked really bad. Kotelnik beat him IMO. Tha was when Bradley jumped on Alexander.

As for only business, fighting khan would earn him a lot still. Beating him would put him in prime spot to face PAC or Mayweather. It would be billed as PAC gets revenge for Stablemate Khan.

Bradley himself said what if he loses to Khan and he won't be in the PAC potential fight. His own words.

Khan has told him to grow some balls, called him out for July, December this year and even said he will stay at 140 for him.

Bradley was offered ANOTHER month extension by Shaw, a better % and a one last fight deal.

Sorry but if Bradley isn't scared, then no boxer is scared. Fear is in boxing, every boxer has fear. Boxers are humans and every human has fear.

[starjammer]

Boxers do get scared you know.

Who he was not afraid of before does not mean he is not afraid of Khan.

Khan is better than Witter and Alexander.

As for Witter, who wouldn't jump at that chance. Witter hasn't been that good IMO, he is B level max, but more C level.

In fact Bradley avoided, and vacated for a year of Apexander chasing him, until he looked really bad. Kotelnik beat him IMO. Tha was when Bradley jumped on Alexander.

As for only business, fighting khan would earn him a lot still. Beating him would put him in prime spot to face PAC or Mayweather. It would be billed as PAC gets revenge for Stablemate Khan.

Bradley himself said what if he loses to Khan and he won't be in the PAC potential fight. His own words.

Khan has told him to grow some balls, called him out for July, December this year and even said he will stay at 140 for him.

Bradley was offered ANOTHER month extension by Shaw, a better % and a one last fight deal.

Sorry but if Bradley isn't scared, then no boxer is scared. Fear is in boxing, every boxer has fear. Boxers are humans and every human has fear.

Of course, but you can't know what's inside his head, just the same as I can't. You can only interpret the actions he has made and draw your own conclusions, as you have done.

Fear lies in us all and every boxer approaches a fight with fear, but do I believe Bradley's fear is so strong as to avoid Khan completely? Not at all.

You can be realistic about your opposition (What if I lose?) without forgoing courage or faith in yourself. It's just a natural thought process that became audible. (Loss is something that everyone would consider, I'm sure, despite what the big book of boxing would have people disbelieve).

[PlayerKiller]

Of course, but you can't know what's inside his head, just the same as I can't. You can only interpret the actions he has made and draw your own conclusions, as you have done.

Fear lies in us all and every boxer approaches a fight with fear, but do I believe Bradley's fear is so strong as to avoid Khan completely? Not at all.

You can be realistic about your opposition (What if I lose?) without forgoing courage or faith in yourself. It's just a natural thought process that became audible. (Loss is something that everyone would consider, I'm sure, despite what the big book of boxing would have people disbelieve).

To me, with a record payday that is guranteed with Khan, and the fact that it would boost his name out to facing Mayweather or anyone else, it is a mistake.

I believe after seeing Khan in real life against Mcclowskey, he saw something he didn't want to face. Quite surprisinging when it was not a good fight for Khan.

Perhaps Bradley didn't like the speed. Khan is fated in real life than what you see on tv IMO. Having seen him.

Certainy Khan is the biggest challenge at 140.

[turbotime]

Khan will have Salita, Kotelnik, Maidana, Judah, Peterson on his resume. Much better than Bradley's.

[starjammer]

To me, with a record payday that is guranteed with Khan, and the fact that it would boost his name out to facing Mayweather or anyone else, it is a mistake.

I believe after seeing Khan in real life against Mcclowskey, he saw something he didn't want to face. Quite surprisinging when it was not a good fight for Khan.

Perhaps Bradley didn't like the speed. Khan is fated in real life than what you see on tv IMO. Having seen him.

Certainy Khan is the biggest challenge at 140.

Yeah I can agree there, pal. Whoever was whispering in Bradley's ear or whether it was HBO's over generous paychecks or anything else inside the business side of things, it probably was not the smartest move to pass up that fight at the time.

But it's gone now, unfortunately. You believe that decision by Bradley was based on out of control fear of Khan too. I respectfully don't.

Khan is definitely the biggest challenge for him. I'm going to keep the faith with the boxing Gods and hope that comes together soon, because it will certainly be a great fight in which both guys show the heart that they have once again.

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Never seen those quotes, to be honest. But then again, they are just words to justify some of the (bad) business decisions he made.

**** *t, I'm fighting his corner. Bradley and Khan, two great fighters and two great guys.

I know the fight will be difficult to get off the ground, but I believe it will happen. Bradley will be up for it, when he sees Pac or May ain't available and some of the fans questioning his heart will see what he's made of.

Yeah, a duck's a duck. But I think it's important to highlight the difference between one out of fear and one out of a (bad) business move. I probably should have clarified that in my opening statement. It's an important difference for me.

Its fear.

Fear of losing

[rambov]

Khan is slowly growing on me. This kid has potential . I wish he could wear a helmet or somethig to protect his jaw.

LOL but on a serious note he has the skills and work ethic to become great.

[King Ju-Ju]

Bradley is doing everything in his power not to fight Khan. Saying he has bigger fish to fry but idkwho the hell he's talking about. Dude isn't getting Mayweather or Pacquiao so Khan is the next best thing for him.

[turbotime]

Yeah I can agree there, pal. Whoever was whispering in Bradley's ear or whether it was HBO's over generous paychecks or anything else inside the business side of things, it probably was not the smartest move to pass up that fight at the time.

But it's gone now, unfortunately. You believe that decision by Bradley was based on out of control fear of Khan too. I respectfully don't.

Khan is definitely the biggest challenge for him. I'm going to keep the faith with the boxing Gods and hope that comes together soon, because it will certainly be a great fight in which both guys show the heart that they have once again.

The main reason Bradley left was because he was having problems with Shaw and wasn't being promoted properly. He felt he could become a big name jumping to TR and then fight Khan after being built up a bit. We'll see what happens but now he is going to have to move up to 147 if he wants the big fights because that seems to be where Khan is going.

[Sugar Q]

It's not just about names but its when they fought those names. Bradley is the best @ 140 because he fought and beat the best there in Holt, Peterson when he was undefeated and Alexander when he was undefeated not only that but he also beat Nate Campbell, Maidana pulled out of 2 fights with him and Khan made excuses when Bradley wanted him instead of Alexander. Khan fought Maidana (Joe Cortez is the reason why that fight wasnt stopped in round 10) and Judah on the downslide. Other than that Khan hasn't faced anyone. If Khan goes the distance with Peterson it proves little but if he stops him without controversy then Bradley/Khan has to happen. It should happen anyway. Neither man should be allowed to fight for a title @ 147 until they fight each other.