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Unbeaten boxers and former junior national roommates Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley and Lamont Peterson met the media on Tuesday to discuss their WBO Jr. Welterweight world title mega-matchup Saturday, Dec. 12 live on Showtime at 9p ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast.

“We’ve traveled together and are friends and know each other pretty well but it’s part of the business,” said Bradley from the ballroom at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, Calif., less than 10 miles from where he grew up in North Palm Springs. “I had to take this fight. I didn’t really want to take this fight but I had to.

“Once we get in the ring our friendship is out the door.”

“We do have a lot history together,” said Peterson. “We met when we were like 14, 15 years old. We always had a good time hanging out together. I want to see him do well in his career and I’m sure he wants the same for me ... Full Boxing Article here...

Can't wait for this one
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