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Just caught this on YouTube. Strange one really, do you try to stay in there as long as you can and hope to get a chance? Or do you go for it from the off and probably end up getting KO’d early just like everyone else?
I thought Tim Bradley was a bit harsh on Butler. Maybe he was too negative, maybe he was typical of a Joe Gallagher fighter?
I’ve said before , we generally tend to think if someone lasts longer , they’ve done better, and a points loss is better than being stopped.
I might start a thread on what is more respectable.
I think it this case it made sense. Clear gulf in ability but Butler is no mug. He can tell his grandchildren how he went 11 rounds with A P4P great of this era and be proud. He fought to get paid , he is a prize fighter and yes it is entertainment but I don't think there is any shame in avoiding an early KO by not coming out all guns blazing against someone who wants you to do just that.

It is a great idea for a thread though because I think we have all been on both sides of the fence when it comes to 'surviving' or 'going for it'.
Yeah I didn’t like Timmy Bradley saying “ I hope I never see Butler box ever again” and “his victory was getting the contract for the fight!”
He was World Champion in a fight for the undisputed title. Have a bit of respect.
Inoue is amazing though. My P4P #1 even before tonight.