Bradley - Alexander Fight Thread

[donnydarkoIRL]

Last night went kinda like I thought it would.
Nice to have Champions ready and willing to unify

[Rantcatrat]

Bradley's hunger and determination is difficult to quantify. He wills himself over every opponent. He really "knows" how to win. It's impressive stuff. Khan and Bradley would be a good scrap. Bradley's desire for the "w" may trump Khan's skill. One thing is for sure though: after last night, Bradley is the true champion of the division.

Bradley's butts are nothing new. Alexander physically prepared for them like every Bradley opponent, but he didn't prepare for mentally what happens after a head butt. Alexander also appears to not be able to adjust well in a fight. Same thing happened in the Kotelnik fight. In my opinion, thats his second loss in a row.

Where does Bradley go next? See about landing Paquiao fight? Face Maidana? Wait for Khan?

[DaxxKahn]

Bradley's hunger and determination is difficult to quantify. He wills himself over every opponent. He really "knows" how to win. It's impressive stuff. Khan and Bradley would be a good scrap. Bradley's desire for the "w" may trump Khan's skill. One thing is for sure though: after last night, Bradley is the true champion of the division.

Bradley's butts are nothing new. Alexander physically prepared for them like every Bradley opponent, but he didn't prepare for mentally what happens after a head butt. Alexander also appears to not be able to adjust well in a fight. Same thing happened in the Kotelnik fight. In my opinion, thats his second loss in a row.

Where does Bradley go next? See about landing Paquiao fight? Face Maidana? Wait for Khan?

Alexander does not like an opp who wont go away that is for sure....The Kotelnik fight showed the Heart of Alexander he wanted to quit in that fight it was all over his face....It was dismissed as hometown nerves etc....Agreeable until Last night.....Alexander does not like pressure and he does not like adversity.....

[donnydarkoIRL]

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Alexander does not like an opp who wont go away that is for sure....The Kotelnik fight showed the Heart of Alexander he wanted to quit in that fight it was all over his face....It was dismissed as hometown nerves etc....Agreeable until Last night.....Alexander does not like pressure and he does not like adversity.....

Alexander vs. Kahn > Alexander vs. Bradley Perhaps

[Hunter]

Bradley's hunger and determination is difficult to quantify. He wills himself over every opponent. He really "knows" how to win. It's impressive stuff. Khan and Bradley would be a good scrap. Bradley's desire for the "w" may trump Khan's skill. One thing is for sure though: after last night, Bradley is the true champion of the division.

Bradley's butts are nothing new. Alexander physically prepared for them like every Bradley opponent, but he didn't prepare for mentally what happens after a head butt. Alexander also appears to not be able to adjust well in a fight. Same thing happened in the Kotelnik fight. In my opinion, thats his second loss in a row.

Where does Bradley go next? See about landing Paquiao fight? Face Maidana? Wait for Khan?

Alexander does not like an opp who wont go away that is for sure....The Kotelnik fight showed the Heart of Alexander he wanted to quit in that fight it was all over his face....It was dismissed as hometown nerves etc....Agreeable until Last night.....Alexander does not like pressure and he does not like adversity.....

I agree with this 100%. The Kotelnik fight showed Devon's true colors but everyone gave him the benefit of the doubt and Devon confirmed it in this fight, when the going gets tough look for a way out. He blames Bradley for the butts but Bradley was cut on the eye on that last butt, it wasnt like bradley was hitting Devon with the top of his head, their faces were both coming together.

Khan would eat up Devon and probably stop him. I almost favor Khan over Bradley by a hair. I think Khan has the speed/skill to pick Bradley's ugly style apart and bradley doesnt have big pop. But Bradley has the edge in heart and will. Would be a good fight.

[Kev]

Bradley's hunger and determination is difficult to quantify. He wills himself over every opponent. He really "knows" how to win. It's impressive stuff. Khan and Bradley would be a good scrap. Bradley's desire for the "w" may trump Khan's skill. One thing is for sure though: after last night, Bradley is the true champion of the division.

Bradley's butts are nothing new. Alexander physically prepared for them like every Bradley opponent, but he didn't prepare for mentally what happens after a head butt. Alexander also appears to not be able to adjust well in a fight. Same thing happened in the Kotelnik fight. In my opinion, thats his second loss in a row.

Where does Bradley go next? See about landing Paquiao fight? Face Maidana? Wait for Khan?

Alexander does not like an opp who wont go away that is for sure....The Kotelnik fight showed the Heart of Alexander he wanted to quit in that fight it was all over his face....It was dismissed as hometown nerves etc....Agreeable until Last night.....Alexander does not like pressure and he does not like adversity.....

I agree with this 100%. The Kotelnik fight showed Devon's true colors but everyone gave him the benefit of the doubt and Devon confirmed it in this fight, when the going gets tough look for a way out. He blames Bradley for the butts but Bradley was cut on the eye on that last butt, it wasnt like bradley was hitting Devon with the top of his head, their faces were both coming together.

Khan would eat up Devon and probably stop him. I almost favor Khan over Bradley by a hair. I think Khan has the speed/skill to pick Bradley's ugly style apart and bradley doesnt have big pop. But Bradley has the edge in heart and will. Would be a good fight.

I think Bradley has the edge in chin and toughness over Khan, but not heart and will. There is absolutely no quit in that kid either.

He's been down a bunch of times sure but he always does his damndest to get back up and when have you ever seen Amir complain and look for a way out either?

Against Maidana he refused to even take a knee or even hold whilst being out on his feet for three rounds. If Bradely is to beat Amir he will have to put him flat on his back and keep him there because he would never do what Devon Alexander did and wilt like that.

Sure he can be hurt and stopped, but nobody has broken his will yet.

[Hunter]

Bradley's hunger and determination is difficult to quantify. He wills himself over every opponent. He really "knows" how to win. It's impressive stuff. Khan and Bradley would be a good scrap. Bradley's desire for the "w" may trump Khan's skill. One thing is for sure though: after last night, Bradley is the true champion of the division.

Bradley's butts are nothing new. Alexander physically prepared for them like every Bradley opponent, but he didn't prepare for mentally what happens after a head butt. Alexander also appears to not be able to adjust well in a fight. Same thing happened in the Kotelnik fight. In my opinion, thats his second loss in a row.

Where does Bradley go next? See about landing Paquiao fight? Face Maidana? Wait for Khan?

Alexander does not like an opp who wont go away that is for sure....The Kotelnik fight showed the Heart of Alexander he wanted to quit in that fight it was all over his face....It was dismissed as hometown nerves etc....Agreeable until Last night.....Alexander does not like pressure and he does not like adversity.....

I agree with this 100%. The Kotelnik fight showed Devon's true colors but everyone gave him the benefit of the doubt and Devon confirmed it in this fight, when the going gets tough look for a way out. He blames Bradley for the butts but Bradley was cut on the eye on that last butt, it wasnt like bradley was hitting Devon with the top of his head, their faces were both coming together.

Khan would eat up Devon and probably stop him. I almost favor Khan over Bradley by a hair. I think Khan has the speed/skill to pick Bradley's ugly style apart and bradley doesnt have big pop. But Bradley has the edge in heart and will. Would be a good fight.

I think Bradley has the edge in chin and toughness over Khan, but not heart and will. There is absolutely no quit in that kid either.

He's been down a bunch of times sure but he always does his damndest to get back up and when have you ever seen Amir complain and look for a way out either?

Against Maidana he refused to even take a knee or even hold whilst being out on his feet for three rounds. If Bradely is to beat Amir he will have to put him flat on his back and keep him there because he would never do what Devon Alexander did and wilt like that.

Sure he can be hurt and stopped, but nobody has broken his will yet.

I am by no means saying Khan is weak in the heart and will category, I just give Bradley the edge, Bradley is a guy you would have to carry off on a stretcher. But Khan was KO'd and does get hurt in fights so eventually that is going to take its toll on his mind. Maybe chin/toughness would be a better way to characterize Bradley's advantage. Bradley has had his own problems with his chin but nothing like Khan. Either way both are top fighters but I do favor Khan slightly in a fight.

[JT Rock]

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I agree with both of these stories..
Last night seem a bit inconclusive<br />
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Bradley did enough to win but didn't exactly dazzle.. He said if Alexander is the best than that's weak. So if he couldn't dazzle against the weak than how will he do against a guy with electric dynamic skills like a Kahn.. Also against a hard rough power puncher like Maidana? <br />
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Pressure with no power is going to get him picked off against Kahn and Knocked out Vs Maidana.. He has no shot against PAC, Manny would slaughter him in every which way shape and form

[JT Rock]

As far as Alexander, I have no idea where he goes Maybe Peterson

[Kev]

As far as Alexander, I have no idea where he goes Maybe Peterson

I can't see Alexander ever being great. He's more of a quitter than Victor Ortiz imo, at least he was getting beat up when he gave up.

His stock dropped massively for me after the Kotelnik disaster and yesterday panned out exactly as I expected.

Fighters can come back from being knocked out or stopped because they got caught or careless but when you get outboxed by a competent but nothing special belt holder like Kotelnik, who can bully you down the stretch then you will never ever become a great fighter.

He drops below the likes of Maidana and Brandon Rios for me now. I'm not sure he would beat Maliggnaggi. Certainly I imagine the outcome would be controversial and debated.

[DaxxKahn]

Bradley's hunger and determination is difficult to quantify. He wills himself over every opponent. He really "knows" how to win. It's impressive stuff. Khan and Bradley would be a good scrap. Bradley's desire for the "w" may trump Khan's skill. One thing is for sure though: after last night, Bradley is the true champion of the division.

Bradley's butts are nothing new. Alexander physically prepared for them like every Bradley opponent, but he didn't prepare for mentally what happens after a head butt. Alexander also appears to not be able to adjust well in a fight. Same thing happened in the Kotelnik fight. In my opinion, thats his second loss in a row.

Where does Bradley go next? See about landing Paquiao fight? Face Maidana? Wait for Khan?

Alexander does not like an opp who wont go away that is for sure....The Kotelnik fight showed the Heart of Alexander he wanted to quit in that fight it was all over his face....It was dismissed as hometown nerves etc....Agreeable until Last night.....Alexander does not like pressure and he does not like adversity.....

I agree with this 100%. The Kotelnik fight showed Devon's true colors but everyone gave him the benefit of the doubt and Devon confirmed it in this fight, when the going gets tough look for a way out. He blames Bradley for the butts but Bradley was cut on the eye on that last butt, it wasnt like bradley was hitting Devon with the top of his head, their faces were both coming together.

Khan would eat up Devon and probably stop him. I almost favor Khan over Bradley by a hair. I think Khan has the speed/skill to pick Bradley's ugly style apart and bradley doesnt have big pop. But Bradley has the edge in heart and will. Would be a good fight.

I think Bradley has the edge in chin and toughness over Khan, but not heart and will. There is absolutely no quit in that kid either.

He's been down a bunch of times sure but he always does his damndest to get back up and when have you ever seen Amir complain and look for a way out either?

Against Maidana he refused to even take a knee or even hold whilst being out on his feet for three rounds. If Bradely is to beat Amir he will have to put him flat on his back and keep him there because he would never do what Devon Alexander did and wilt like that.

Sure he can be hurt and stopped, but nobody has broken his will yet.

Khan has showed he is a game fighter....he has not shown to be a quitter at all....I would like to see how he handles the constant pressure of Bradley....Bradley does not allow his opp to really set themselves too much.....Khan would be fighting backward for sure but IMO Khan is better skilled then Alexander over all and Khan has had such a microscope on his career for so long he is used to the pressure of high profile bouts because of it....Khan has had such criticisim that for him every fight since his KO loss had been a big deal....Last night was the biggest fight of Bradleys/Alexanders career.....

At this point I can not pick a winner between the two (Khan/Bradley) I think it will come down to who executes their plan best

[Julius Rain]

I would favor Bradley over Khan. It would be a close fight though, I dont see Bradley knocking out Khan but IMO he would get a decision.

[Master]

I would favor Bradley over Khan. It would be a close fight though, I dont see Bradley knocking out Khan but IMO he would get a decision.

For someone with that much muscle he sure does not have a big punch.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

He is a physically strong dude though.
Unfortuately he just has short arms and chicken legs but luckily for him, he is pretty much a 'come forward' fighter so his head gets more leverage than his fists

[Mr140]

I am huge fan of Bradley i haven't seen such a will to win since Evander Holyfeild.