Bradley - Alexander Fight Thread

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

I've been an undercover Bradley fan since the Witter fight so I have that feeling that this is a HUGE fight for Bradley. I just hope Bradley see's it that way. He can't go into this fight underestimating Alexander. Kotelnik fought a smart fight, Bradley has to do the same. If Bradley gets too rugged, he'll get picked apart and maybe really hurt.

Bradley really has to be shrewd and keep his head for 12 full rounds. He's the smarter guy but Devon has the tools so Bradley has just GOT to be smart.

I think he will be... From the footage I've seen, he seems very focused so I'm predicting that Bradley takes a few rounds to work things out and then cutesy-brawls he's way to a clear UD.

The thing that worries me most is Bradley admitted that Peterson gave him hell to the body. (I hate it when Fighters divulge highly sensitive info). So I'll be looking for Devon (If he/his team are smart) to work towards the body.

Do you think that Bradley admitting that is part of his game plan? In order for Alexander to get to Bradley's body, he have to get close. Alexander key factor is his jab. He's a little longer then Bradley. With his power coming at the end of his punches. Especially on a 1-2 combo. Kinda like Holt. And not to mention, Bradley has been putting a lot of work on body punches himself. Just a thought.

Na, Bradley admitted really having to tough it out after some body work from Lamont Peterson right after their fight over a year ago. So it's definitely not a ploy of any kind.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Actually scrap that... Apprarently Lamont Peterson hurt Floyd Mayweather to the body before his fight with Marquez so, relatviely speaking, it's a moot point

[Mar]

Did everyone overhype the iron twin ko win or did we put to much into his (cough cough) win over kotelnik and should just say hey everyone has a bad night at least he won. Either way i see bradley "accidently headbutting and beating alexander for most of the rounds. Bradley is going to def get caught a couple of times but he'll be busy for every other moment of the fight. Just my guess.

[Ant Live]

Did everyone overhype the iron twin ko win or did we put to much into his (cough cough) win over kotelnik and should just say hey everyone has a bad night at least he won. Either way i see bradley "accidently headbutting and beating alexander for most of the rounds. Bradley is going to def get caught a couple of times but he'll be busy for every other moment of the fight. Just my guess.

When Alexander fought Urango, Urango had a string of tough fights.. Getting hit a lot. Not to sure how that KO came. Was it really Alexander's power or Urango string of rough fights?

[skel1983]

Did everyone overhype the iron twin ko win or did we put to much into his (cough cough) win over kotelnik and should just say hey everyone has a bad night at least he won. Either way i see bradley "accidently headbutting and beating alexander for most of the rounds. Bradley is going to def get caught a couple of times but he'll be busy for every other moment of the fight. Just my guess.

When Alexander fought Urango, Urango had a string of tough fights.. Getting hit a lot. Not to sure how that KO came. Was it really Alexander's power or Urango string of rough fights?

Was a weird one really, as Urango survived fights with Berto and Bailey who for me are much bigger punchers than Alexander, maybe you are right and Urango had one to many tough nights, but we can't take that away from Devon them uppercuts were beautiful. But I see Alexander as getting beat up second half of the fight against Timmy.

[DaxxKahn]

Did everyone overhype the iron twin ko win or did we put to much into his (cough cough) win over kotelnik and should just say hey everyone has a bad night at least he won. Either way i see bradley "accidently headbutting and beating alexander for most of the rounds. Bradley is going to def get caught a couple of times but he'll be busy for every other moment of the fight. Just my guess.

When Alexander fought Urango, Urango had a string of tough fights.. Getting hit a lot. Not to sure how that KO came. Was it really Alexander's power or Urango string of rough fights?

I wondered that myself after the fight...Then I wondered if maybe Alexander just caught Urango in the perfect spot at the right moment?.....It happens don't care how good your chin is.....Not as if Juan has ever been a hard guy to find......It was shocking though never expected Urango to go down like that so it was a good stoppage for Alexander.....Can not take that away from him....I cant wait for this fight

[TigerFan]

I'm gonna ride with the underdog in this one. I see Devon's southpaw stance/style giving Bradley some trouble.

[ono]

Did everyone overhype the iron twin ko win or did we put to much into his (cough cough) win over kotelnik and should just say hey everyone has a bad night at least he won. Either way i see bradley "accidently headbutting and beating alexander for most of the rounds. Bradley is going to def get caught a couple of times but he'll be busy for every other moment of the fight. Just my guess.

When Alexander fought Urango, Urango had a string of tough fights.. Getting hit a lot. Not to sure how that KO came. Was it really Alexander's power or Urango string of rough fights?

It was a great uppercut and Urango walked right on to it. Just one of those things. Was just the perfect punch really. If he repeats it ever again, i'll buy a hat and eat it.

[dynamitefists blue]

Alexander. The reason why I pick him over Bradley, is the hunger and desire he has. Bradley won the title from Junior Witter who was nowhere near his best.Alexander the great maybe not, but Alexander the champ fits nicely.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Another thing that worries me about Bradley is his tendency to keep his hands kinda low, or out if position whenever he's rolling around, underneath shots.
Plus his left hand is generally a little low and wide... I can see Alexander's jab becoming a bit of a pest.
Plus he has watch being caught square... Unless it's to his own advantage, which usually when he does, it's not.

But other than that, I'll think he'll win

[:::PSL:::]

Alexander for me because he's a southpaw and has the ability to KO his opponent with his right hand. Plus I'm not that impress with Bradley's last 2 fights.

[rjj tszyu]

I think Bradley wins a close but clear UD!

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Thought I'd bump this thread as I am officially pumped for this fight. Can't wait!

[bzkfn]

Thought I'd bump this thread as I am officially pumped for this fight. Can't wait!

Me too! First big fight of 2011. I feel a little bit like Alanis Morrisette because I've got one hand in my pocket...

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Full Card:

Devon Alexander vs Timothy Bradley - 140
Julio Diaz vs Pavel Miranda - 147
Bermane Stiverne vs Kertson Manswell - 200+
Vernon Paris vs Emanuel Augustus - 147
Andre Gorges vs Angel Hernandez - 140
Darryl Cunningham vs Alberto Mercedes - 168
Marcus Oliveira vs Demetrius Jenkins - 175
Kendall Holt vs Lenin Arroyo - 147
Julian Williams vs Torrence King - 154
James De la Rosa vs Germaine Sanders - 147

Devon Alexander, Tim Bradley, Julio Diaz, Emanuel Augustus & Kendall Holt all in one night