Bradley willing to fight Pacquiao or Mayweather
December 24th, 2009
By Chris Williams: With the bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao not doing well because of Pacquiao’s reluctance to take random Olympic style drug tests, unbeaten World Boxing Organization light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley (25-0, 11 KO’s) is willing to step in and take on either Mayweather or Pacquiao, according to Fight News. Bradley, a total professional, is even willing to move up to welterweight to make a fight with those two. By choosing Bradley as an alternative, Pacquiao and Mayweather can’t go wrong. Bradley is considered to be the best fighter in the light welterweight division by many boxing experts.
Bradley might be the best option that either Pacquiao or Mayweather have right now. Shane Mosley, the WBA welterweight champion, is scheduled to fight WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto in January, so he and also Berto would be unavailable for a fight in March.
In his last fight, Bradley easily defeated number #1 challenger Lamont Peterson by a one-sided 12 round decision on December 12th. In some of Bradley’s other fights, he’s beaten Junior Witter, Edner Cherry, and Kendall Holt. Bradley was controlling his fight with Nate Campbell in the early going of their fight in August when Campbell was cut badly over his left eye from a head butt.
Bradley would also be agreeable to take the Olympic style random drug tests for a fight against Mayweather or Pacquiao.
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OK Graham answer me this: has Pacquiao ever been found to be using Illegal performance enhancing substances? it is a simple “yes” or “no” question. If your answer is “no” then credit where credit is due. Pacquiao is the number 1 pound 4 pound boxer right now and Mayweather is number 2 until proven otherwise.
I can understand your disbelief in Pacquiao’s achievements, it must seem unbelievable to you. That might be the reason why you pursue this line of thinking, you say things like “thats proof enough for me” without any proof at all, In order to explain away or nullify Pacs victories. Pac beat bigger dudes than him so you automatically assume that he’s cheating? Did you ever consider that maybe he’s just that good? It’s people who think like this that said that “People didnt really land on the moon they just filmed it in a studio”. Proof people, PROOF!
southpaw with this mayweather demand that USADA will make the random bloodtest/urinetest. will this send a message the nevada dope testing is unreliable agency?
why not the nevada do the bloodtest and urinetest?
I would love pacquiao do this stuff just to get rid of all this suspicion
But as a boxing fan, may we ask to have all boxing fight go with this procedures
I’m already in doubt of all classical fight especially all the fight with Mike Tyson. How sad.
SOUTHPAW1, $40,000,000 Why doesn’t Pac Take the Test? if there is nothing wrong it souldn’t be a big deal right?
no Southpaw1,
boxing’s well being is on the line, pacquiao’s opponent’s well being is on the line, even pacquiao’s reputation is on the line here.
what ever ill effects come from giving a small sample of blood will apply to both fighters. so there is no problem there.
look Southpaw1,
they did not ask for a urine test. you keep going on and on about something that is not even an issue here.
we are talking about a random blood test.
You are correct on that, but it was the type of testing that made them squeek by. We are talking about the testing that the Pac camp agreed to, which is limitless pee testing. I know that all cheaters will continue to cheat, I also have to admit that not everyone accused of cheating is a cheater. I am an Filipino myself. I have been accused of taking roids, because in a 6 month Military deployment I put on 27 lbs of muscle. I can assure you I could barely keep a roof over my wife and daughters head with my salary, and couldnt afford PED’s even if I wanted them. With that being said, unless the sample are tampered with, there is no way daily pee tests will not reveal any cheating. This is why all pro athletes would never, ever submit themselves to this kind of testing, nor would any college athlete. Even the type of air you breathed can be determined if the test is given soon enough after ingesting foreign substances. The kidneys filter everything, if it didn’t you would die. The problem will always lie with who is administering the test and where the samples are kept, and will the sample be retested later. All of this needs to be considered,m its not as simple as just take the test. I agree though take the blood tests before and after the fight, even a couple of weeks, but not right up to it. He lost 2 matches because he said he felt weaker after taking them. 1 against Morales, and the other against Medgoen Singsurat, when they demanded that he take a blood test hours before he defended his title in Thailand. Again, will cheaters always cheat? Probably, but most wont give you the tools to catch them.
Southpaw1,
the tests never caught sugar shane mosley, and marion jones was getting away with it.
so you can’t say it is easy to get caught.
I was right a week ago saying floyd has to watch his mouth ,be careful of what he says,as he always ,well you know,anyway its a spoiler,this is bad for boxing,if even the boxer are afraid.and floyd sr I bet he that type that talks a hundred words a minute,and a non stoper. rubbish talk is habit
Wow people here need to get the facts straight about random testing. You can’t mask a masking agent and as a matter of fact if the people here who keep accusing without understanding how the human body works, should maybe read a book, or go on google and see how easy it is to get caught cheating if you are cheating by submitting yourself to limitless urinalysis’(pee tests for those who don’t know). Even the best cheating agent Human Growth Hormone (HGH) cant be masked if there is a urine test administered withing 48 hours of the HGH entering the bloodstream. Come on lets cut through the crap and see the writing on the wall. 1. What country would you entrust to fairly administer the tests and accurately keep all the sample under lock and key? 2. If the French did it to an American, what more of a Filipino? 3. What person do you know wouldn’t adulterate the sample with something on there glove for a couple thousand dollars? Lastly, since most of the people here are westerners, and don’t know crap about Filipino culture, most Filipinos would much rather walk away from 40 million knowing it would hurt there enemy more, than take the 40 million and bend he knee to that person, or persons. Walking away from 40 million, when you are close to being considered a Deity in the country that you live in, isn’t that hard to do. What do you need that much money for if you want to stay in that country and considered as important a resource as the Pope. Think about it, that all I’m saying.
That would explain how Pacman can move up in weight and have even more power, that rarely happens if at all. It was hard enough for a lightweight champion to move up to welterweight and become champion, Pacman started at a lighter weight and knocked out a full welterweight, not to mention his unwillingness to take a simple blood test. Pacman left alot of money on the table, I hate to say it but 2+2=4.
also Bradley manager said no Olympic style random drug tests is needed.
just seen and article Bradley going to the first choice as HBO didnt want Malignaggi, also it was roach that said no to any blood test with in 4 days to manny fighting, had a interview said manny show sign of weakness,and he not going to let any of his fighter fight less than 100%. also pacman is filing paper to sue.the mayweathers cant accuse anyone as its all about careful wording, and they have overstep the line as no contract has been draw ed up
skillz,
so you are saying you don’t have any facts.
and you want to criticize me for having at least one fact.
you are very funny.
Cotto I’m sure will knockdown Mayweather…Mayweather is nothing but a piece of paper for Pacquiao. So he must face Cotto. Drug testing controversy is nothing but an ALIBI of a scared human being. I understand that kind of behavior.
Rule is rule, unless it is amend. Damaging the BOXING industry by stepping as if he is a BOXING COMMISSION demanding something out of the blue. Of course you have your own FANS to depend your position. but in LEGAL sense it is not dependable. OLYMPIC style drug test? Who are you to impose/demand such test? Don’t shame us! You must fight Pacquiao without any pre condition out of the Rule or Legal bases.
The Boxing commission are EXPERT on this field they are not Moron/ idiot to damage the industry. The Pacquiao camp are not IDIOT too to make such thing. Million dollar is at stake.
What planet are you coming from? Are you people are in sound mind? This is RIDICULOUS…..So AMUSING…
Pongi,
ur biased! It was Pacquaio that said march 13th not floyd. then floyd said, fk it, ill fight him anytime and took the match on short time. he likes to fight in may but he took the fight in march. how would he know that pac wouldnt blood test?? the answer: HE DIDNT!!, YOU IDIOT
ITS PAC THATS HOLDING THE FIGHT UP, THIS HAS BEEN IN THE CONTRACT TALKS FOR WEEKS!!
BLAME YOUR BELOVED FILIPINO. DOESNT LIKE NEEDLES, HE HAS TATTOO’S!!
DOESNT WANT BLOOD TAKEN BEFORE THE FIGHT BECAUSE HE’LL GET CAUGHT CHEATING..PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!
TALK ABOUT HOW UNFAIR GIVING FLOYD A 10MILLLION DOLLAR PENALTY FOR EVERY POUND OVER 147….WHERES YOUR COMMENT ON THAT???
Skillz,
I would agree with you. There are many reasons one might not want blood drawn. However, the problem I have is the double standard. If the roles were reversed, I don’t think the media or the boxing public would be this kind to Floyd. Just look at the Barry Bonds situation. It’s just a double standard and I hate to say it but race plays a factor. Pac should just take the test. It’s that simple. I don’t blame Mayweather. This is a big fight. The real loser in this story is Miguel Cotto. His 2 losses might have come against boxers (Margarito and Pac)who were cheats. Cotto is the real loser in this tragedy.
How about this: For every negative result for Pacman’s blood test, urine test of whatever banned substance, Mayweather pays $20Million or more.
Ok Floyd, I will finally believe you that no one out there can beat you! In or out the ring! But please, before all of this negotiation with the Pacman is over to no avail. Please fight Cotto or Mosley sometimes in the fall season. So I can brag to my friends that you really are the best out there! Please!! If it’s not the Pacman, then pls go againts Cotto or Mosley..both of these guys want to fight you bad!!
And what facts do you give? Accusations of Manny taking steroids? If you act like this in real life and not some internet “Boxing expert” Life would sure treat you like a princess…in jail
Graham,
Is that the only point Roach said? Get a f*ckin clue. He said more things than your biased “cropped-out facts” Obviously, you just read what you want to read and ignore the rest, because it hurts you to read it.
skillz,
i have given you a quote from Roach.
what do you have? some superstitious story from your country.
who is lacking facts here? YOU!
Graham,
Obviously you’re lacking information. Gather more information and facts before you humiliate yourself.
i like Bradley but i would like to see him fight Khan first then step up b/c if he losses to either Manny or Mayweather it could possible hurt his career not saying he has no chance b/c he is a good fighter you just cant threw fighters in there to soon with top level opponents like that look at what happen to Vargas .
i’m very upset at everything that’s being said here
skillz,
that’s not what roach said, roach said “When Manny gives blood it takes him three or four days to recover from it. I am not going to have my fighter going into a fight feeling weak and not sure of himself”
he did not say anything about superstitions. don’t start making up things.
Pac is not obligated to undergo to any random testing that Floyd demands. Manny Pacquiao is a superstitious guy, the country he came from is very superstitious; I’m sure most of you don’t know that. In our country we believe that some things can cause bad luck or can induce weakness; Manny has one of those.
Let’s not force your culture towards Manny. You all need to respect that everyone’s mentality is not the same. If the guy doesn’t want to get his blood taken out doesn’t mean he’s automatically doing drugs. You should think outside the box, before you make these accusations.
Amir Khan,
make your point and stop wasting time.
skillz,
yes i agree with you. the mayweathers are the ones to blame in particular mayweather snr – god bless his ugly soul.
they were baseless rumoures until pacquiao started firmly supporting them by refusing to take a RANDOM blood test.
graham, whoever told you that pac refused his drug tests? he is willing to give his blood and pee after press conf and after the fight. he’s not risking anything and i know he’s not doing anything wrong. The Mayweathers are to be blamed. Who started this ridiculous base-less rumor? Who’s the drama queen who all of the sudden demanded an Olympic style testing? Of course you know the answer, for his nuts has been always been on your right hand.
mandestro,
you should get your facts right.
manny has not agreed to a RANDOM blood test. That’s what they are asking for.
Blah, Blah…there’s a lot of doping experts here. hahaha. Let’s the boxing commissioner implement this drug-testing, not mayweather!
The problem with Graham is his opinions are not rooted in facts. Its bias. so here are the true facts: Pacquiao DID AGREE to both blood and urine tests to be conducted 60 days before the fight and again immediately after, that was never an issue. The REAL ISSUE is that Mayweather wanted the tests to be conducted 30 days before the fight and immediately before the fight and Pac didn’t. Get your facts straight Graham.
skillz,
yes legacy, 7 weight champion, p4p champion, best in the world. and you risk all that being tainted by suspecions of drug use?
This is stupid. Why the hell would Pacquiao face Bradley under the same testing requirements. He may as well fight Floyd for an obscene amount of money.
g stop dwelling on the past and learn to accept that human beings can grow. I’m sure you don’t know that, because obviously you’re stunted or permanently delusional. All i say is If a man can accept changes, is when a man “grew”.
Are you for real , Graham? Ignoramus. Idiota. A Proof is something you can see or substantiated. Were you classmates with Mayweather senior in PrimarySchool. No wonder you have the same IQ.
Graham your proof is vague. There’s something more important than money, and that’s what you call their legacy. Why do you think your Floyd keeps ducking Pac? Duh of course he doesn’t want that 40-1-0 record.
no one walks away from $40 million just because they don’t want to give a small blood sample, unless they are hiding something.
That’s all the proof i need.
Graham is like Sr. He ignores everything else around him but his own selfish opinion. If that’s how he wants to live his life, just leave him be. Who cares about him anyway? lulz
I would rather see Bradley Vs Berto ! but thats not possible since Mosley is going to destroy Berto! soo Mosley Vs Bradley… Mosley is Going to have 2 titles of Welterweight!
GRAHAM …the word cheating applies only when you get caught. Where’s the proof you “PIEC of SH ” .
Bradley, fight mayweather. don’t risk your health and career fighting a cheating drug user.
To all PACMAN Haters:
The French never accepted Lance Armstrong steroid results 7-times.
IDIOTAS … Pacman agreed to blood testing 30 days before and right after the fight. If anyone of you have some medical knowledge, they will be able to find what they want to find. IDIOTAS !!! Cowardice on the part of Mayweather Camp. Simply dodging the killer punch of PACMAN.
It wont happen…………
GTFO Bradley, go stick with Amir Khan.