Timothy Bradley vs Luis Carlos Abregu looks back on for July 17th

It's sure been a frustrating time for reigning WBO light-welterweight champion Timothy Bradley over the past few months. First, he couldn't find any-one at all to face him, then, having seemingly secured a fight with the unbeaten Argentine Luis Carlos Abregu, Bradley saw that fight go out of the window as a far more exciting-looking fight with the big-punching Marcos Maidana came up to replace it. Then, Bradley saw this fight fall apart, too; due to a back injury Maidana (also of Argentina) suffered..

Now, according to Fightnews.com, Bradley, finds himself right back at square one; as the fight with Abgregu is back on for July 17th in California. Set to go ahead up at welterweight, the non-title 12-rounder will be the first fight for 26-year-old Bradley this year. Abregu, a year older at age 27, and 29-0(23) as a pro, last fought in February of this year, when he out-pointed the tough Richard Gutierrez.

Bradley, who simply loves to fight and wants to do so against the best possible opponents out there, will be glad he has a fight again; yet we can only guess how badly his preparations have been disrupted with all the changes in opponent. First, "Desert Storm" was training for the physically strong and durable Abregu, then he began getting ready for the lethal-punching Maidana, and now he must go back to getting himself reacquainted with Abregu's style.

In the past, we have seen a number of great fighters lose due to how they entered a fight somewhat burnt out from over-training. Could this happen to the 25-0(11) Bradley in what will be his first fight up at 147-pounds?

Whoever wins in July, a distance fight looks a good bet. Abgregu has a proven chin (although he was decked by Guttierez last time out), and Bradley is also durable, as well as being fast and the much better boxer of the two. If the on/off/on situation with this fight has not affected him, and if ring-rust is not a problem either, the desperate-to-take-on-the-best Bradley should win a clear decision.

Competition-wise, Abregu has not faced any guys that can really compare with the top-notch men Bradley has taken on and defeated. "El Potro," as Abregu is known, has wins to his name over David Estrada and Guttierrez, and he has also fought outside of Argentina before; so he is unlikely to be fazed by the Bradley fight. Instead, the 27-year-old is likely to be hugely motivated by his big chance.

Abregu may even be more "up" for this fight than Bradley is. But will it matter? "Desert Storm" on points. Then, hopefully, this hardworking fighter will get the big, big fights he craves.

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Its not the fight I wanted, but thats not Bradley's fault. Hope him and Alexander fight next.

It's a pity Don King is Devon Alexander's promoter, otherwise that fight would already be signed and scheduled.

Damn Don King. I'd be happy with any combination of fights between Bradley, Khan, Maidana and Alexander really.

I'm happy Bradley finally got a date, but I'm dissapointed with the opponent after all this time.

also, I second the comment towards Don King. It amazes me young stars still fall for the suitcase-full-of-cash trick and sign with him.

the name of the game should be keep active..good for bradley for doing that..it gives us an oportunety to see another fighter thats unknown at least to me anyway.

dmar5143 wrote:

the name of the game should be keep active..good for bradley for doing that..it gives us an oportunety to see another fighter thats unknown at least to me anyway.

I agree. The level of activity for these fighters has gotten awful. Young fighters should be fighting at least 4 times per year against good competition.

I agree with you both, it's frustrating how inactive todays fighters have become.

true..infact its my feelings that ALL fighters including the top ones fight at least 4 times a year...

I can remember not that long ago when prospects coming up would fight 12 to 14 fights in a year.

true and i remember watching top fighters fighting 10-12 times in a year also..lots of them.

This should be a tough challenge for Bradley, definitely not a pushover opponent. Bradley does not shy away from taking on top competition. Abregu has a height and reach advantage over Bradley. It will be interesting to see how they match up. I look forward to following the Jr. Welterweight division for years to come.

I agree 100% with the inactivity thing. Its the thing that annoys me the most in boxing alongside fights being cancelled constantly.

If he's going to fight a welter weight, why not Collazo?

i dont think that hes fighting permanently at welter so thats why hes fighting this guy. i think that its just to stay active like everybody has been saying. collazo would have been a good match up though.

I know he isn't moving up permanently but if you're going to take a risk fighting a bigger man fight someone that you'll get credit for.

Bradley won't gain anything by beating Abregu. He'll just be staying busy.

I don't think this is an HBO worthy fight either.

NBrooks5 wrote:

I know he isn't moving up permanently but if you're going to take a risk fighting a bigger man fight someone that you'll get credit for.

Bradley won't gain anything by beating Abregu. He'll just be staying busy.

I don't think this is an HBO worthy fight either.

It's a fight he deserves credit for. And the fact that he's taking a risky fight, not caring that the public might not appreciate it is admirable. And fighting to stay busy is unfortunately a dying art. Bradley is more substance than image. I think this is a more HBO worthy fight than Khan-Paulie in terms of actual in ring talent.

Watch Luis Carlos Abregu vs Timothy Bradley live stream online here. The super lightweight boxing bout between Timothy Bradley and Luis Abregu for the WBO title is schedules on the 17th July at the Rancho Mirage, Agua Caliente Casino, USA.

http://www.sportsbun.com/timothy-bradley-vs-luis-carlos-abregu-live-stream-boxing-online-free-july-17-2010/