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I've heard Khan saying this several times and again in the post fight interview after last nights fight. I seriously doubt that Bradley is "afraid" to fight Khan, and it just makes Khan, who's english is annoying to listen to, sound like a brainless douche.
Bradley vs Khan seems to be the most logical fight out there for both guys right now, I hope this fight can be put together and we can see it by the end of the year.
I think he's exactly right to say what he's saying.
Amir and Bradley are the two best fighters at 140lbs. Just like at 147 one wants to unify, the other doesn't.
I hope Khan hounds him in interviews, at fights and on twitter and leaves Bradley with no excuse.
I find it unbelievable that in every other case when one fighter refuse to step up and fight the big unification fight when the other offers it, he's accused of ducking, and being a coward. Yet when Khan is involved he is the bad guy for actually trying to make the big fights happen.
He's doing everything right. Bradley needs to step up.
He refused 50/50 and the biggest pay day of his career and the chance to be crowned number 1 in the division, what other reason to you suggest for him refusing the fight?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mars_ax
I don't know, just sayin', I doubt that it has anything to do with Bradley being afraid.Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG HHe refused 50/50 and the biggest pay day of his career and the chance to be crowned number 1 in the division, what other reason to you suggest for him refusing the fight?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mars_ax
I reckon it has to do with Bradley thinkinh he will lose. I can't see any other reason for him not taking the fight when it was on the table.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mars_axI don't know, just sayin', I doubt that it has anything to do with Bradley being afraid.Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG HHe refused 50/50 and the biggest pay day of his career and the chance to be crowned number 1 in the division, what other reason to you suggest for him refusing the fight?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mars_ax
In Bradley's case, fear of losing and/or being afraid just doesn't make sense to me. Bradley is the current undefeated WBC and WBO World Light Welterweight Champion and Ring Magazine rates him as the number six pound-for-pound boxer in the world. He's also a veteran of Desert Storm, but he's "afraid" to fight a clown like Amir Khan? :looroll:Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG HI reckon it has to do with Bradley thinkinh he will lose. I can't see any other reason for him not taking the fight when it was on the table.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mars_axI don't know, just sayin', I doubt that it has anything to do with Bradley being afraid.Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG HHe refused 50/50 and the biggest pay day of his career and the chance to be crowned number 1 in the division, what other reason to you suggest for him refusing the fight?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mars_ax
Props to Khan for trying to make the fight. But boxing after all is still a business.
The speculation out there is that Bradley thinks he can get a fight with Pac that's why he's not eager to fight Khan. And to be honest I would rather fight Pac for money, glory, and legacy. And what if Bradley were to beat Pac? He's in position for a very lucrative rematch or an anticipated big money fight with Mayweather. A fight with Pacquiao is a big risk, big reward type of fight, not so much with Khan.
I don't know but unless there is something the public doesn't know Bradley does come off looking kinda shook. Could be fear of losing or it could be business but whatever the case it is not a good look for Bradley especially after coming off his ugly win vs Alexander. Its amazing though how various factors can converge and lower the opinion of a fighter so quickly.
Totally agree with you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bilbo
I'm a Bradley fan, but Khan is the one who has tried to make the fight and Bradley appears to want nothing to do with him. Khan isn't being the douche here, it is Bradley.
Bradley hasnt fought since that shite fight with Alexander in January. He only fought once in 2010 against Abregu. He needs to take a fight with someone this year otherwise hes gona get his ass beat well and truly through inactivity whether it be Khan or Pac who ends up dishing it.
Bradley is not a war torn one punch and done Judah who has been beat up in his last number of fights. Khan has clear momentum and improvment off lastnight and will surley be 147 soon. All the while he's had massive grooming and a huge stage and promotion to propel from. Bradley is also moving to 147 under new promoter and has been under the radar until very recently and has had to claw his way in the door facing solid competition and though a consistent Champion understands how to maximize his time, dime and showdown in relation to "Money men" in the game. Bradley is not, nor ever will he be scared of Khan or anyone else. With this division now in full flux with Mayweather, Manny, Khan and company he will take the high dollar main event date HBO guaranteed and will then be very much in the mix. Hey, he barked, Khan barked back and it may be a gamble but I believe will pay off big in the end.
Lots of guys are seeing things in Bradley that I am missing. He will hurt you with his head but not his punching power. He is no great talent. Khan may not be the p4p greatest but he appears to be light years ahead of Bradley.
That's a very good point. Bradley has the opportunity to push the momentum of his career, but in recent times is stalling big time. I'm beginning to question if he is really up for this anymore. Turning down a fight with Khan was serious and he has nothing ready or waiting right now. A young fighter should always stay busy.Quote:
Originally Posted by J_C
khan walks the walk.
Bradley is milking it, just in case he loses.
While also hoping for a bigger pay day vs Pac.
Khan is thinking mega fight vs Floyd.
They are both getting minted and probably pretty happy with things right now
Bradley hasn't fought for 6 months, Pac is fighting in November, so won't be fighting again until at least March, so Bradley refused to fight Khan, coz he was waiting for a fight that couldn't happen for 14 months after his last fight? Surely he could've fit Khan in in that time?Quote:
Originally Posted by generalbulldog
I don't think Bradley is 'afraid' I think he thinks he will lose.
And Mars, why is Khan a clown? Coz he's British?
yup it's a win-win for khan losing to floyd or bradley to Pac. the thing is they might actually win.Quote:
Originally Posted by 0james0
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Originally Posted by BIG HBradley hasn't fought for 6 months, Pac is fighting in November, so won't be fighting again until at least March, so Bradley refused to fight Khan, coz he was waiting for a fight that couldn't happen for 14 months after his last fight? Surely he could've fit Khan in in that time?Quote:
Originally Posted by generalbulldog
I don't think Bradley is 'afraid' I think he thinks he will lose.
And Mars, why is Khan a clown? Coz he's British?
I've never been one to say it, but he bloody well does.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pavlik
He makes the fights these days and he is beating his opponents. I really believe that he fears no one and will take on whoever. In that regard Khan is to be commended and I am beginning to show him some respect. I think a Morales fight is pointless, but if Bradley refuses to fight him, then as a stay busy one, then I won't begrudge him that.
Khan is doing it the right way. Win over the critics by staying busy and winning.
No, being British has nothing to do with it, I call Khan a clown because he's a young full of himself kid who sounds like a dimwit when he talks. BTW, I love British accents, just not his.Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG HBradley hasn't fought for 6 months, Pac is fighting in November, so won't be fighting again until at least March, so Bradley refused to fight Khan, coz he was waiting for a fight that couldn't happen for 14 months after his last fight? Surely he could've fit Khan in in that time?Quote:
Originally Posted by generalbulldog
I don't think Bradley is 'afraid' I think he thinks he will lose.
And Mars, why is Khan a clown? Coz he's British?
Seriously though I think bradley is solid but not great. What is he doing with his career though. These long stretches without fights is mind boggling.
I think he's off a long active streak with pretty solid comp. He really did come into 'this' somewhat overnight and hit the ground running. The time off should benefit. I was wondering if he was beginning to burn out frankly.Quote:
Originally Posted by CommunistKevin
I'm not 100% certain but he has in fact just changed promoters, didn't he have a contract that had to expire etc?
Bradley needs to step up and make this fight happen, Khan is willing to do whatever it takes to get it done. I'm not defending Bradley but i understand from a business standpoint why this didn't fight didn't happen. Bradley was gauranteed 1.2 million i believe by HBO for his next fight after the Alexander fight regardless of who it was. Khan or any bum of the street 1.2 million. So his thinking has to be, fight some journeyman for 1.2 then fight Khan for a lot of money. It was proven to him the money was gonna be there with Khan in the last go around in negotiations. If he was to fight Khan and lose, there was no way his next fight would be for a 1 mil payday. So now he has a chance to have two fights at over 1 million dollars each. Good for Bradley's pockets, bad for the fight fans. Hopefully it's the fight we get to see next.
Bradley's HBO deal to get $1.2 million against anyone after the Alexander fight is not correct.
The $1.2 million guarantee was based on four opponents - Alexander rematch, Berto, Maidana and Khan.
Now everyone knows Bradley-Alexander absolutely STUNK. Shit TV numbers. Embarrassingly shit ticket sales. Bradley has ZERO fans. Khan's Team then offer Bradley a 50-50 split on everything which will make him in excess of $1.5 million. He turns it down. Khan then AMAZINGLY offers him half - yes seriously 50%!!! - of his British PPV money. Utter madness. Bradley refuses.
Khan bent over backwards to make Bradley fight. If the situation was reversed, there would be a million threads on here calling Khan a coward, fraud, fake, con, etc.
Luckily for Bradley he doesn't have the disadvantage of being from Britain ;)
How the fuck has everyone forgotten that he going to make a million regardless even you bilbo said it was right chose to take the million fight who ever then get in there with khan. Bradley is not a huge draw it would be dumb of him not to take the fight get teh mill and then go fight khan and make another mill. I think teh figth while happen he may fight another person before khan but i am pretty sure the fight between this guys just going to be a few fights away i dont think they are going to not fight on another.
Khan needs to try and push for a fight with Bradley if it can happen I think Khan will win. As for Khans next fights why is he going to fight Morales? Bit of shit fight IMO and why is he going to fight Floyd Mayweather? How does he deserve this fight? And why is Floyd not fighting manny? If he fights Khan over Manny I am going to be so annoyed! Khan should keep away from Floyd IMO, try and get a fight with Bradley and move up to 147. I would love to see Khan against Berto or Ortiz in the US and if he can get a fight in the UK I think a fight with Kell Brook would be interesting.
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Originally Posted by Spicoli
Right, Bradley isn't anything like Judah, but now, according to some of his fans, Khan is the next big thing in boxing. I mean come on people, Khan nearly gets KTFO by Maidana, and then beats up on Judah, a washed up journeyman, and all of a sudden he's a fuckin' world beater who everyone is afraid to fight?
Who said that?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mars_axQuote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Right, Bradley isn't anything like Judah, but now, according to some of his fans, Khan is the next big thing in boxing. I mean come on people, Khan nearly gets KTFO by Maidana, and then beats up on Judah, a washed up journeyman, and all of a sudden he's a fuckin' world beater who everyone is afraid to fight?
The thread isn't about Bradley's fight selections, it's about Mars-Ax having a go at Khan for calling Bradley out on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr140
Khan is doing everything a true champion should, and trying his best to fight the top guys. Nobody could ever say of Amir Khan that he isn't in it for the glory rather than the money.
Whilst Bradley makes smart business decisions, (as Floyd has done throughout his career also) Amir is really wanting to prove himself against the best, and calling Bradley out for not doing the same.
I find it baffling that posters will whine and bitch about this guy ducking that guy and not taking the best opposition and then Amir, who even Miles recognises is doing the opposite and trying to fight the best opponents out there regardless of risk gets flak for calling out the Ring number 1 rated junior welter when he flat out refuses to fight him, after calling him out in the first place.
Bradley called out Khan, Khan accepted and Bradley backed out. That's the facts. Yes, probably a smart business decision but you have to love a guy who puts challenges ahead of safe cash.
Its just keeping perspective about both frankly. Judah has been a gate keeper for some time, save all the Champion talk. Beat around in his last few fights. But he brought a name, a trinket & he still had wind up bombs and ring smarts, thats really all thats left. Khan has improved too. I'm no fan but he has better presence in there and mobility and the wing span of a condor. When you go life and death with Maidana only to see him get out guiled and essentially out boxed by a shadow of Morales...he's progressing but the Bradley is afraid of me is nonsenseQuote:
Originally Posted by Mars_axQuote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
Right, Bradley isn't anything like Judah, but now, according to some of his fans, Khan is the next big thing in boxing. I mean come on people, Khan nearly gets KTFO by Maidana, and then beats up on Judah, a washed up journeyman, and all of a sudden he's a fuckin' world beater who everyone is afraid to fight?
A year ago Tim Bradley was the young guy doing everything I could ask of a fighter.
Today it is Amir Kahn.
In this case I really want to see the two of them in the ring and actually create a champion at 140 and if Kahn's talk gets it done? I'm ok with that.
Boxing politics stink sometimes....! Bradley should be made to box kahn for the sake of the division!? I dont know why bradley is dodging it? Kahn is beat-able and he'd get a big payday too!
It's all about the money.Quote:
Originally Posted by Taffturner
Yeh it is, but i still think kahn is the biggest payday out there 4bradley, and even if he was to lose it wouldnt be like bradley lost to nobody, so he'd still be credable fighter,Quote:
Originally Posted by 0james0It's all about the money.Quote:
Originally Posted by Taffturner
I actually think he may be right. Bradley was offered 50/50 to fight Khan, who is already a bigger draw than Bradley and he just refused without any clear reason. I think the real reason is that he is afraid of losing his 0 if he is not making giant money out of a fight which to be fair Khan cannot yet demand but Bradley never will.
Bradley was waiting to switch promoters. He wanted his contract to expire before taking another fight.
It's really simple. It's promotional issues. Not fear. It's a great fight that needs to get made now though.
Amir Khan is simply trying to goal Bradley into fighting him by any means necessary. Bradley built up momentum and earned the right to be regarded as the best at the weight but has stalled. Of course Bradley is not scared of Amir but he is ducking fighting him for contractual/promotional/management issues. You cannot blame Amir for what he is saying; you can blame Bradley for not accepting the fight and taking on lesser fighters from this point on though. Amir needs to beat Bradley to be classed the best at the weight and he wants to do that before he moves up weight, so ideally that would be Amir’s next fight, so he has to try and make it happen, even if he looks the bad guy doing it.