By Eric Thomas: Provided that he gets by unbeaten welterweight contender on July 17th, WBO light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley (25-0, 11 KO’s) says he wants to fight the big stars in the boxing world. Bradley, 26, is obviously referring to Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Andre Berto and Miguel Cotto. Also likely lumped in with those fighters are light welterweights like Devon Alexander and Amir Khan. However, the real big money fights for Bradley would be Pacquiao, Mayweather or Cotto. Those are the fights that Bradley needs if he wants to make a name for himself in the sport.
Luis Carlos Abregu
Bradley vs. Abregu: This could be a very tough fight for Timothy
By Jason Kim: World Boxing Organization light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley (25-0, 11 KO’s) is taking on his Plan B opponent welterweight Luis Carlos Abregu (29-0, 23 KO’s) in a 12 round non-title bout on July 17th at the Agua Caliente Casino, in Rancho Mirage, California. This was supposed to be a fight between the 26-year-old Bradley and the knockout artist WBA junior welterweight champion Marcos Maidana (28-1, 27 KO’s).
Bradley vs. Abregu on July 17th – News
By Jim Dower: World Boxing Organization light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley (25-0, 11 KO’s) will be moving up in weight to take on top 10 ranked welterweight contender Luis Carlos Abregu (29-0, 23 KO’s) on July 17th in a non-title fight at the Agua Caliente Casino, in Rancho Mirage, California. Bradley, 26, was supposed to be fighting WBA light welterweight interim champion Marcos Maidana (28-1, 27 KO’s). However, Maidana injured his back and needed to cancel the fight. Abregu, an exciting fighter with a lot of power and terrible defense, is ranked #5 WBC, #8 IBF and #10 in the WBO.
Bradley signs with HBO, will fight Abregu on June 26th – News
By Eric Thomas: WBO light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley (25-0, 11 KO’s) has signed with HBO, according to Dan Rafael of ESPN. Bradley, 26, has been fighting on Showtime as of late. However, Showtime didn’t have him under contract, which enabled HBO to scoop him up for their network. This move should enable Bradley to be set up against other top light welterweights that HBO has been showing on their cable network, like Devon Alexander. For the time being, Bradley will be matched up with welterweight contender Luis Carlos Abregu (29-0, 23 KO’s) on June 26th.
Abregu wins by unanimous decision over Gutierrez
By Sam Gregory: In the co-main event on Showtime Championship Boxing at the Arena Monterrey in Nuevo Leon Mexico undefeated welterweight Luis Carlos Abregu fought Richard Gutierrez in a scheduled 10 round bout in the welterweight division.
In the opening round of this fight both Abregu and Gutierrez used their jab as range finders feeling their opponent out. Several punches were thrown by both men. Then in the first few seconds of the second round Abregu was caught with a solid left hook from Gutierrez that sent him to the canvas.
Khan in Shape, Pacquiao Receives Honor; Abregu Eyeing Berto – Boxing News
Boxing’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter and 2008 Fighter of the Year MANNY “Pacman” PACQUIAO will be honored and celebrated by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the southern California Filipino community Tomorrow! Saturday, March 7 in Historic Filipino Town (3200 Temple Street, Los Angeles, Calif. 90026 – at Temple and Robinson Streets). Mayor Villaraigosa is scheduled to honor Pacquiao at 10 a.m. PT.
Abregu Defeats Estrada by Split Decision
By Chris Williams: In a disappointing performance, Argentinean knockout artist Luis Carlos Abregu (25-0, 21 KOs) struggled in defeating David Estrada (22-6, 13 KOs) by a 10-round split decision on Friday at the Chumash Casino, in Santa Ynez, California. After controlling the first seven rounds mostly due to Estrada fighting cautiously, Abregu, ranked #7 in the World Boxing Council, faded badly, tiring out and spending the last three rounds running continuously and looking timid and afraid.