Bradley - Alexander Fight Thread

[JT Rock]

I read a slew of posts last week that said Alexander has taken to man head shots and is or sounds slurring and punch drunk I laugh because people from that part of the US have that sort of drawl to them.. The kid is a baby let him fight 20 more years and then accuse him of sounding like Holyfield.. Also contrary to popular belief not all boxers sound articulate like literary genuises :-P Any How I do believe Alexander is the better balanced fighter of skill, chin, power than Bradley. I also think that Bradley will get countered a bit too.. I think the Key is for Cunningham to keep his head screwed on straight when the 8th round up until the end of the fight. I also think Devon has more than enough power in his right to slow down Bradleys work rate and keep the fight at his pace and distance. I have never been impressed with Bradley, I feel like his best showings are against faded competition..(Witter and Campbell) he did look solid against Peterson who couldn't crack an egg and couldn't finish Peterson either even though he was pressing and cleaning him up.

Alexander for me. Maybe 10th round stoppage

Peterson though looked very good against Ortiz. Clearly, he is a relatively solid boxer and Bradley handled him with ease. The problem with Bradley is that he lacks power and this means he isn't very exciting to watch. However, I believe he is a better technical boxer than Alexander and that he'll make adjustments in the ring whereas in the Kotelnik fight as we saw, Alexander was unable to make adjustments. I wouldn't be surprised if Alexander beat Bradley; it's just the safe bet is that he doesn't. Alexander hasn't really impressed me either. His best win is against Urango who although a beast, is a very limited boxer and a perfect style match-up for Alexander. When Alexander fought a sound boxer in Kotelnik, he only barely won (I thought he lost). I see Bradley beating Kotelnik on points any day of the week.

Bradley being wild and over anxious is what had him on the floor twice against Holt who is a C+ fighter at best who likes to take extra long weekends in the middle part of his fights..

Campbell fight was a dirt fest with multiple butts and low blows and another case of Bradley arm punching and being wild..

Peterson as a bench mark is tough because he couldn't punch thru a wet paper bag and lacked the snap to keep Bradley honest.. Alexander is to solid to try to roll over.

If you go back in look at the Urango Ko is was set up by beautiful 1-2 and then he came up from underneath to floor him, which was an adjustment. Urango kind of does a peek a boo with his head down before he moves in...

I just feel like Bradley is one of the most overrated fighters today with so much hype, again I dont think Devon is a worldbeater yet but he is better than Bradlry

[TheMacMagician]

You know, people will disagree but I'd say Urango and Kotelnik are way tougher opposition than Campbell and Abregu for sure. Have this vision of Bradley flat on his back. Alexander will be ready for this one.

Bradley also dominated Lamont Peterson, Kendall Holt, and went to England to beat Junior Witter. And Alexander was lucky to escape with a win over Kotelnik. Floyd Mayweather who went to the fight as a fan of Alexander thought Kotelnik won. In my opinion, there is no debate as to who has a better cv.

I agreewith Rant. Mac you are right in saying that those 2 wins of Alexander's are solid, but Bradley's CV is better. Also take into account that Amir Khan dominated Kotelnik while Alexander struggled big time. Bradley has yet to struggle for me.

However, saying that I think Alexander will stop him in 10. Just think that Bradley leaves himself open for the counter and Alexander can bang. I'll be rooting for Bradley though.

I knew some of you would disagree...... Dammit. I can't stand Junior Witter. Horrible. Anyways, Peterson ain't up to much, Holt has never had a very good, never mind great win, like shaving past Demetrius Hopkins and Ben Tackie.... I don't know..... Still feel Alexander wins inside the distance and, if he was Bradleys age, would have a way better CV....

[CutMeMick]

"The Great"...
I think Bradley wins the early rds. because of his pressure style and he'll do just slightly more.
Once Alex adjusts I think it's all Alex from the 3/4th and on.
Bradley better bring something else then just straight forward pressure because I don't think that'll work vs. Alex.
I would not be surprised if Alex caught Bradley with a shot as Bradley pressures him and drops him.

[armin]

"The Great"...
I think Bradley wins the early rds. because of his pressure style and he'll do just slightly more.
Once Alex adjusts I think it's all Alex from the 3/4th and on.
Bradley better bring something else then just straight forward pressure because I don't think that'll work vs. Alex.
I would not be surprised if Alex caught Bradley with a shot as Bradley pressures him and drops him.

Well straight forward pressure worked for kotelnik against alex so why not for bradley? Anyways though I hope this fight goes a full 12 and is one to remember...

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Well straight forward pressure worked for kotelnik against alex so why not for bradley?

Kotelnik is upright, hands high and tight. Bradley rolls under with his hands all over the place

Not saying he wont win, because I think he will, but typical Bradley pressure wont do.

[armin]

hehe I know kotelnik isn't anything like bradley I was just talking about the pressure aspect

[YIDDLE]

i am going for bradley by ud

[No Contest]

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[Spicoli]

Still going Bradley via w.u 12. I did not like his last fight with Abregu...say the size, the awkward power...but he just seemed a bit stale. Almost fought first 6 rounds loading right hands on REAL hittable Abregu...then 7-12 was over using left hooks. Didn't mix well to me and stamina is always a concern. Do however think when his boxing is on its underrated and has improved alot, he's not just some face first comer as long as he mixes and moves the feet.

[JT Rock]

I really see Alexander troubling Bradley with his Southpaw style and 1-2's Devon isint an arm puncher he throws with intent and I really see Bradley getting baked by those rights until he runs into the big one and it's nighty night tiny Tim...

[Spicoli]

I really see Alexander troubling Bradley with his Southpaw style and 1-2's Devon isint an arm puncher he throws with intent and I really see Bradley getting baked by those rights until he runs into the big one and it's nighty night tiny Tim...

cough...cough sig...cough...

If Chuckie over sells on right yeh he'll have probs but thinking he keeps it smart, and his left hook is not to shabby. Think he'll have much better movement then Alexander

[JT Rock]

Sure man we can do a sig, I see something special about Alexander he just seems to have it, good all around skill and intangibles. Still a pup with so much time to hone his skills its crazy...

I think a lot of people putting to much in the Kotelnik fight.. I mean the guy was a silver medalist who has been around the corner with that European style.. I didn't see the Maidana fight but I gotta assume that Marcos layed some wood on him and didn't stop him so the guy can take a shot..

Not to mention a 22 year old kid fighting on a big stage with an arena on his side with some boxing royalty mixed in the crowd no doubt left him trying to do to much and lapsing a bit.. I think if anything he learned a big lesson and proved he's got the chops to be in the big time

[JT Rock]

I think unfortunately I'm breaking the rule I made after Jeff Lacy became shot about not getting to zealous for an up and comer.. It can break your heart if they get beaten up bad and not recover.

Floyds still ticking for me but he is getting older and crazier making more noise outside the ring...

Berto says he is done with appetizers and ready for a meal, unfortunately for him there is no food in the fridge at the moment

Which leaves me with Alexander, he's got the story, the heart, the passion and desire to go along with enormous potential plus he's just one he'll of a nice kid... So I'm all in being a fan..

[No Contest]

Guys, this is a whole different fight now, Tommy Hearns worked with Bradley for like a half hour showing him how to throw the right hand bomb. KO2 Bradley.

[JT Rock]

Did Tommy also give the little guy a growth spurt too so he can have leverage to throw the right? Haha!