Timothy Bradley Jr. shakes off criticism, 'thrilled' to land fight with Manny Pacquia

[Fibroso]

Timothy Bradley Jr. shakes off criticism, 'thrilled' to land fight with Manny Pacquiao
How does it feel getting this fight after being criticized for not taking the Amir Khan fight? Did you know this fight was coming at the time? Where you willing to take all that negativity just to get this fight with Manny Pacquiao? In boxing, criticism is part of the game. You hear it before, during and after every fight. I have learned to let it roll off me like water off a duck's back.
http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/3GxDy5J2CaM_pxFk3YAmgQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTIwMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/Sports/Getty_Images/1cd1d322219de67c606267c31b26fc64-getty-139457062.jpgTimothy Bradley Jr. faces Manny Pacquiao on June 9 in Las Vegas. (Getty Images)Experience told me that the timing for the Amir Khan fight was wrong. I had already fought and won two world title unification fights against Kendall Holt and Devon Alexander. Both were big victories, but because of the timing of when they took place I didn't realize the full financial potential that I feel I should have.

When the Amir Khan world title unification fight was presented I was determined not to be pushed into it. Business as usual was no longer acceptable and certain changes had to be made. I went over all the details with my team, debated the merits and decided it was not the best deal. I heard the criticism. I read the criticism. But deep down I knew, based on what was being offered to me, it was not the right deal. It was a business decision. And if it's one thing I have learned as a professional boxer it's this, sometimes the deal you don't make is the best deal you do make.
I am thrilled beyond compare that I am challenging Manny Pacquiao. I was at the right place at the right time. But I'm also deserving of this fight. I have been a world champion since 2008. I have unified the titles twice. I'm undefeated. I'm the best in my division. I feel I made the right decision not only for my career but for my life – for my family.
Looking back at it I can say that it was definitely worth enduring all the negativity directed toward me. I am now in a place where I will be able to accomplish another one of my goals in life and that is to fight the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. This is a huge challenge for me personally and professionally.
It feels great to get the fight with Manny Pacquiao. It's going to feel even better when I beat him. You can take that to the bank.

[rokko]

after pacman beats the brakes off of him he goes back to being a nobody

[Fibroso]

after pacman beats the brakes off of him he goes back to being a nobody
With an undefeated record, loosing a fight to the PFP king as you call him, wont ruined his boxing career. He's got other options and always be somebody to his family and love ones. Cotto lost a fight with him and went on to make a lot of money fighting the best of the best.

[aquariusone]

With an undefeated record, loosing a fight to the PFP king as you call him, wont ruined his boxing career. He's got other options and always be somebody to his family and love ones. Cotto lost a fight with him and went on to make a lot of money fighting the best of the best.

First of all, I would not compare Bradley with Cotto. In spite of losses to Margarito and Pacquiao-and a narrow loss to Mayweather, Miguel has made a name for himself with outstanding ability. Before those losses, he fought some tough well known opponents (like Mosley, Gomez, Judah, Malignaggi, etc.) to establish his credibility. He rebounded back because not only of his skills, but his heart and determination. No one could smear his reputation with questionable tactics. Because of this, he earned the respect of not only pure boxing fans, but also the general public; thus, he has a substantial following beyond the Puerto Rican crowd.

Bradley, on the other hand, may have made a "business decision" in ducking Amir Khan, but those who are in the know, saw that as pure opportunism. Misplaced opportunism has "deadly consequences". One example very recently, is the Facebook IPO. The underwriters wrongly overpriced the offering because of opportunistic motives. It depleted investors confidence.

Bradley may have an "undefeated record" but it is mired with negative tactics. He is known for his dirty tactics and for causing injuries on his opponents for head butts - intentional or otherwise, it does not matter. Bradley is not in the same class as Cotto - far from it. Against Cotto, Bradley does not stand a chance. He also knew he could not handle Amir Khan. A loss to Khan would have diminish his chances for the "big payday". Thus, he gambled and preserved his "unbeaten record" for a sweepstakes chance which, win or loss, gives him his biggest paycheck.

As a person outside the ring, I admire him for his comportment. He appears to be a nice family man and has great respect for his opponent. (Why not? Pacquiao is a benefactor!)

Inside the ring on June 9, he will provide some entertainment that would be nice to watch. But I would only sell my house and bank on a proven commodity based on solid facts - not upon boastful, over-confident prognostications that are meant to influence PPV numbers.

In addition, after a loss to Pacquiao, his only other work prospects would be against Pauli Malignaggi, a rematch against Alexander, or maybe against Maidana. All of these opponents would give Bradley a run for his money and that could very well be his exit from the sport.

[Fibroso]

A while ago many doubted the ability of Cotto, after suffering two defeats . Now after the big demonstration against Margarito and Mayweather, all praise him.!!!! I'm not comparing the skills of Cotto and Bradley, you're. I just said that people have values. Being undefeated means that you beat everyone you competed against. Excuses are for losers.