Timothy Bradley & Teddy Atlas Could Do Damage
Timothy Bradley is confident new trainer Teddy Atlas can bring out the best in him as Bradley’s clash with Brandon Rios looms. The November 7th encounter, which looks to promise fireworks from the opening bell, will be staged at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
This will be Bradley’s first outing since conquering Jessie Vargas back in June, albeit in somewhat controversial circumstances. (You know, after the fight ended ten seconds too early when Bradley was experiencing ‘trouble’…)
“I am always willing to put it on the line,” Bradley told Boxing News. “When Jessie Vargas hit me with that big shot I was ticked inside about it – but I was in control right through the final seconds of the fight.
“We are moving now to Rios who is tough, rugged and dangerous. I know Rios is fired up. I know this is a tough fight for me. I need to stay focused and to choose when to battle. I know Rios is a tough guy. I am tough too. And smarter. I am confident with Teddy Atlas with me. He has great boxing knowledge. I want that knowledge. We can do some damage together.”
Rios is also confident of victory in the Vegas headliner, but acknowledges Bradley’s class as a fighter.
“Bradley is no Pacquiao,” Rios said. “We all know that. But Bradley will be the second-best fighter I have ever faced. Jessie Vargas waited too long in his fight against Bradley. Vargas let Bradley do what he wanted to do except for in the final seconds of the fight.
“I fought Alvarado earlier this year and was in the best shape of my life. I have accomplished a lot in boxing. Robert Garcia, my trainer, has stuck with me all the way. I want to thank Robert and Cameron Dunkin for getting me this shot against Bradley.”
Frank Bruno Battles on With Bipolar Disorder
Frank Bruno has been readmitted to hospital after suffering a severe bout of depression. The much-loved Brit, who is a former WBC Heavyweight champion, is a long-time sufferer of bipolar disorder, and went to hospital voluntarily, according to reports.
Bruno’s return to care comes a few weeks following the 20th anniversary of the night he emerged victorious over Oliver McCall, fulfilling his world title ambitions. Dave Davies, Bruno’s spokesman, stated: “After a very busy period, Frank decided to seek medical assistance to help with a severe bout of depression.”
BoxingBase.com sends our thoughts and best wishes to Bruno, one of Britain’s national treasures, during this difficult period.
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