What is special about Bradley?

[Taeth]

Special? Nothing.

But I'd answer that way about all but maybe 6-7 fighters active today. So it isn't an insult.

He is undefeated and considered as a division king, there must be something special working for him?

NOBODY is king at 140.

No, there doesn't need to be anything special. It speaks to the level of overall competition. He doesn't need to be "special" to win today, just better than good.

What allows Bradley to win? His determination, fitness and mental tenacity are as important as anything else. But are any of those three as impressive as a prime Evander Holyfield or Salvador Sanchez or Joe Frazier who proved those traits against HOF quality guys? In my view THAT is what is takes to be "special."

The best answer is probably "Not yet."

He has a quality that sets him apart from them, but also he may be lesser in others. He doesn't hit like any of them, and some of them took a shot better, but he has more speed than any of them, and he's far harder to hit.

You ask about any specific thing that makes Bradley special? There are a few like heart, work ethic, and stamina. They may not catch your eye like athleticism, power, and speed but they are there. He also has more than enough talent in the tangible categoris that he can compete in those departments with anyone when you encorporate his other abilities.

What hasn't made him special yet is the competition, we know he has the quality, except in his technical lapses, but we still need to see how he matches up against the best in the world. I am not so sure he can deal with Khan's mobility and combinations anymore. I don't think he would be stopped or dominated, but I am not sure he could get enough going offensively.