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Full Name: Timothy Ray Bradley Jr.
Nickname: Desert Storm
Weight Class: Light Welterweight
Birthdate: August 29, 1983
Birthplace: Cathedral City, California, USA
Record: 29-0, 12 KOs
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5'6"
Reach: 69"
Trainer: Joel Diaz

Biography

Tim Bradley began his boxing career  at age 10 and compiled an amateur record that included 140 amateur bouts. His amateur career was not confined to the borders of the United States. Bradley fought in France, Germany and Tahiti. He took the titles at the PAL National Tournament, and became the Under-19 National Tournament Champion and the Jr. Golden Gloves Champion. Bradley was part of the US National Team. As an amateur, Bradley was a two-time National Champion and before turning professional was ranked 3rd in the nation. 

Career History 

• Won Silver at the 2000 National Police Athletic League (PAL) Championships at 147 lbs, losing to Anthony Thompson
• Won Gold at the 2001 United States Under-19 National Championships at 147 lbs
• Won Gold at the 2001 National Police Athletic League (PAL) Championships at 147 lbs, beating James Parison
• Won Silver at the 2002 Four Nations Tournament in France at 147 lbs, losing to Xavier Noel
• Won Silver at the 2002 American Boxing Classics Tournament at 147 lbs
• Was a quarter-finalist at the 2002 United States National Championships at 147 lbs, losing to Juan McPherson
• Won Silver at the 2003 National Golden Gloves at 147 lbs, beating Vaughan Alexander and losing to Andre Berto
• Won Bronze at the 2003 United States National Championships at 152 lbs, losing to Andre Berto
• Won Bronze at the 2003 National Police Athletic League (PAL) Championships at 152 lbs, losing to Ed Joseph
• Competed in the 2003 Titan Games at 152 lbs, beating Emmanuel Gonzalez and losing to Alfredo Angulo
• Competed in the 2004 United States Western Olympic Trials at 152 lbs, losing to Vanes Martirosyan
• World Boxing Council Light Welterweight Title Holder (2011-present)
• World Boxing Organization Light Welterweight Title Holder (2009-present)
• World Boxing Council Light Welterweight Title Holder (2008-09)
• WBC Youth World Light Welterweight Title Holder (2006-07)
• WBC Youth World Welterweight Title Holder (2005-07)

Fight Update

Tim Bradley (29-0, 12 KO’s), the WBO welterweight champion  will be making his first title defense on March 16th, according to his promoter Bob Arum. He’s not saying who his opponent will be, so it’s anyone’s guess who winds up with him.

Arum said to 8countnews.com “Tim Bradley’s fight on March 16th. They’re finalizing his opponent in the next few days.”

The options for Bradley’s March 16th fight are among these fighters ; Jan Zaveck, Mike Jones, Lamont Peterson ,Bethel Ushona, Shawn Porter

None of those are great fights. Bradley wants to get the big money fights against Pacquiao and Mayweather Jr. Unfortunately, his fighting style and his lack of a fan base will likely keep him from getting another fight against Pacquiao. A fight against Mayweather is highly unlikely to happen because Bradley fights for Top Rank and Mayweather is very rarely fights Top Rank fighters. a