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And So It Begins...HBO/Arum/Dunkin Not Happy at Bradley for Declining Peterson Fight
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Originally posted by PBP View PostHe specifically said that the promoters not working together are causing him to miss opportunities to benefit his career. So I assume he wants a fight with a GBP fighter who has a deep roster at and around his weight class.
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Originally posted by warp1432 View PostWho else should he fight, and for the record how is it not a better fight? Should Tim really waste a potential payday because he couldn't fight Robert Guerrero? The Peterson rematch isn't THAT bad. Peterson is coming off a win over Khan.
For the record, I don't think Peterson should have earned the title shot nor should he even be licensed, but who's going to be available for Bradley in February that isn't available now?
Sometimes "not acting like a dog" is a horrible move. Look at how it turned out for Gamboa and Dirrell. Look at how that turned out for James Kirkland.
It's admirable to stand up at times like in Cotto's case, but don't act like every fighter should do the same. This generation's of fighters have led to a lot of pricing out and for good fights not being made.
At the same time, Arum and Golden Boy have led to a lot of good fights not being made too. It's bull**** on both sides, but don't act like Timmy isn't doing something super smart here.
Whether you think Peterson Bradley II is a **** fight or not (I personally think it's okay. Undeserved, but it makes sense) doesn't mean Bradley's attitude shouldn't be applauded.
This is twice now he has done this.
And I don't understand this twice he's done this stuff. I do remember him committing career suicide (nonsense from people without perspective) when he waited it out and (surprise!) got the fight he wanted. Perhaps we should wait this out too? I don't even understand the complaint--he's turning down a played out sequel.
Furthermore, the idea that he'll end up becoming a Gamboa is as plausible as the idea he'll end up becoming a Hopkins. You're not automatically screwed just because you decide not to play ball.
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Originally posted by IronDanHamza View PostGood on Bradley for saying no to this terrible fight.
I get the feeling Bradley is going to regret signing with Top Rank.
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Originally posted by Slightly Dazed View PostThanks, but there's nothing specific there. If he doesn't throw out some names, then it looks petty suspect. After getting a gift belt and no respect, I'd expect him to be looking to prove himself. Time for him to be a champ.
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Why the *** would HBO and Arum want him to fight Peterson anyway? Such a boring and pointless fight.
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