TommyGunn

Unbeaten WBC super lightweight champion Timothy Bradley (23-0, 11 KOs) successfully defended his world title for the first time with a twelve round unanimous decision over #6 rated Edner Cherry (24-6-2, 12 KOs) in a very entertaining fight on Saturday night at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. Cherry connected early in round one, but champion began control the bout with sharp, quick punches. Cherry landed a good left hook in the fourth round, but Bradley simply outboxed and outpunched Cherry, finally dropping Cherry in round eight with a huge right hand. Bradley dominated until the eleventh when Cherry landed a clean right hand. Both fighters let their hands go, throwing big shots in the twelfth. Scores were 117-110, 118-109, 119-109. On a side note, the WBC eventually relented and agreed to accept the scoring of the judges assigned by the Mississippi Commission.

Joe_2608

Bradley wins this one.

RMAcero722

Bradley by UD.

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TommyGunn

Bradleys looking in great shape, he's well below the 152 limit with 30 days to go.

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the_godslayer

Bradley on weight!



Undefeated WBC Super Lightweight Champion Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley (22-0, 11 KOs)completed his mandated 30-day weight check at the Boys and Girls Club in Indio, California, in preparation for his championship defense against Edner Cherry on September 13. Bradley weighed in well below the limit at 152 lbs. "This is my first title defense and I am preparing as good as ever. I'm aware that Cherry is a dangerous opponent that likes to come forward. His fighting style and how I handle my business in the ring will make it a very exciting fight," said Bradley. The main event of the world championship doubleheader features IBF/WBO/WBA lightweight world champion Nate Campbell vs. Joan Guzman. The Bradley-Cherry fight is being presented by Gary Shaw Productions and Thompson Boxing Promotions. The main event is being promoted by Don King Productions. Venue is the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi. (Pictured are Alex Camponovo of Thompson Boxing Promotions, Bradley, and WBC Supervisors Rudy Tellez and Dr. Joe Noriega.)

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TommyGunn

I really want this kid to do well, i wish him nothing but luck after he shut the shitters mouth. LOL!

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Edner Cherry: Weight-ing For His Time To Detonate









Edner Cherry's career can so far be summed up with one word: Almost.
Cherry almost became the IBF #2 contender in the IBF three years ago but came up on the wrong side of a split-decision against veteran Ricky Quiles. Quiles later went on to fight for an interim title a few bouts later.
Cherry almost overcame the relentless work-rate of Jose Armando Santa Cruz, dropping the Mexican windmill and nearly stopping him late. Santa Cruz held on to win the 12-round decision and picked up an interim belt in his next fight.
Cherry once again fell short against Paul Malignaggi in early 2007, in his first and only "regular" HBO appearance. He appeared lethargic during most of the early rounds before rallying late but was thoroughly outboxed for long stretches of the contest. It seemed that "The Cherry Bomb" had been permanently defused.
Almost.
"I've had ups-and-downs in my career, a few losses," Cherry, 24-5-2 (12 KO), concedes. "I learned from my mistakes in fights with Malignaggi and Quiles."
Against Malignaggi, Cherry only weighed in at 137 3/4 pounds, a diminutive figure for the junior welterweight division, and just never got into the fight. His natural identity was that of a lightweight and he soon after made his way back down to 135 pounds.
Knockout wins over Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s protege' Wesley Ferguson and former champion Stevie Johnston pushed him forward in the rankings and helped enhance his image as a legitimate contender. In both efforts, Cherry exhibited an increased sense of urgency which justified his explosive nickname.
"In those fights I put it in my head that I can't wait, I have to go out there and fight," Cherry, who earned ESPN2 Friday Night Fights' Boxer of the Year Award in 2006, says. "When that chance comes, you just have to take it and run with it."
Still only 26 years old but already a seasoned, 7-year pro, Cherry is revving up for his first title opportunity in the co-featured slot of Showtime's September 13 card in Buloxi, MS. The only catch is that it's set for a division where Cherry has yet to win a contest, junior-welterweight, against WBC titleholder Timothy Bradley. Cherry has never even weighed within 2 pounds of the 140 pound limit.
Nonetheless, Cherry is on Cloud Nine. Fighting for any world title is better than not fighting for one at all.
"I feel great, happy, excited. I have an opportunity to fight for a world title, why turn it down? I'm ready to do everything I have to do to pull it off."
A victory would answer a lot of long-standing prayers for the highly-religious native of The Bahamas, now residing in the Central Florida town of Wauchula. With a growing family to support, the substantial purses that a world title brings would alleviate many of the burdens of his household responsibilities.
"My family, they keep me going. I have a family to feed and Bradley opened up the door to me. This could change my life. I'll be able to put food on the table. I just want to see my kids grow up happy, that's all really.
"I'm just trying to make something out of myself."
It was a stroke of luck that landed him in this spot against the 22-0 (11 KO) Bradley in the first place. Initially, Randall Bailey, Juan Urango and Vivian Harris were considered front-runners for the first defense of Bradley's belt, which he wrested from Junior Witter in an upset victory earlier this year in England.
Cherry is not concerned about the weight difference, even though Bradley has fought many contests at welterweight and Cherry has routinely weighed under the limit for his lightweight assignments. Preparedness and intangibles can negate size disparities, Cherry confidently asserts.
"It's just how you handle it and how you train. It doesn't take me much to get me up there. After the weigh-in he'll probably be heavier, but a lot of people proved it that sometimes weight doesn't matter. [Manny] Pacquiao moved up and fought David Diaz, Floyd Mayweather has done it many times, Roy Jones moved up to heavyweight. It's what's in your heart, if you believe in yourself you can do it.
"I don't look at [Bradley] and say 'Oh, he's a 140-pounder.' I'm just trying to make the most out of me. He's just a regular person with a belt."
Edner will have to exercise a great deal of self-belief to pop Bradley's "cherry." Bradley is very physically strong for the class but is still seen as one of the increasing numbers of wild cards vying for control of a division in limbo. It remains to be seen whether Bradley's fortunes were a result of Bradley's meritorious skill or a product of Witter's inconsistency at the elite level. Or a mix of both.
"I take my hat off for Timothy Bradley, he's a good fighter. Now that he beat Junior Witter people start knowing who he is. He works hard. I know he isn't going to hand me the title like 'Here, Edner.' I know I'm in a tough fight and I have to do what I have to do."
Cherry compares his situation to that of another 5-defeat Floridian who happens to be defending his unified title in the main event against Joan Guzman. Like Nate Campbell, Cherry found his record to be a detriment when trying to secure financially-rewarding fights. And like Campbell, Cherry hopes to transcend his spotted loss column and ESPN2 roots by collecting a prized, unblemished scalp.
"Look at Campbell, he had to fight his way up to the belt. He fought [Juan] Diaz for something, not just to put on a show. Now he's right there. I'm trying to get every title I can get to prove that I'm the best."
Cherry takes notice of the lengthy road he traveled to get to this enviable position. He also recognizes that an opportunity like this might not present itself for a long time.
"You never know what tomorrow might bring. If it don't work out how it's supposed to, we'll have to go back to the drawing board. I never quit or stopped trying because you never know when that door opens again.
"For me, it doesn't get any better than this."
Sure it does. If he wins.

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Bradley-Cherry Camp Quotes!

The new World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Lightweight Champion Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley will defend his title for the first time against Edner “Cherry Bomb” Cherry on Saturday, Sept. 13, in the co-feature of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, which begins live at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).
The main event of the world championship doubleheader features Lightweight World Champion Nate Campbell vs. Joan Guzman for Campbell’s International Boxing Federation (IBF), World Boxing Organization (WBO) and World Boxing Association (WBA) 135-pound titles.
The event is being promoted by Don King Productions in association with Beau Rivage. The Campbell vs. Guzman main event will be presented in association with One Punch Productions and Sycuan Ringside Promotions and will also be televised live on SHOWTIME Championship Boxing beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT/8 p.m. CT (delayed on the West Coast).
Below is what Bradley and Cherry had to say about the fight in their final weeks of training:
TIMOTHY BRADLEY:
“Training is going well. I’m preparing like always and I’m in great shape. My conditioning is as good as always and I’m focused. I’m sharp and ready to go.
“I’m not at all nervous for my first title defense. This is my job, it’s what I do. I’m just taking this fight like all my other fights. I held the youth title for three years, so there’s no difference for me. I’m just going to fight like this was my last fight and I’ll be victorious.
“Cherry is a tough guy, a tough kid. He’s just 24 years old and he’s been in there with some former world champions and some tough opposition.
“Even though I’m the champion and the favorite, I’m sure he’ll try and use his experience against me. It doesn’t matter though because I’m ready for whatever he brings to the table.
“It’s going to interesting because I know he’s going to make me fight.
“He’s a taller guy, but he’s built like a tank just like me. You know he’s going to come chiseled.
“He’s moving up in weight so that means he can eat whatever he wants. That gives him an advantage in that area because I have to come down in weight. It makes it a little tougher for me, but I’m ready for it.
“I’ve been working on the usual stuff in training camp. Like they say, ‘Style makes a fight.’
“Cherry likes to fight and throw wild punches. He’s got a good jab and a decent left hook. I’ve brought in four fighters to camp who will move forward and use their jab. I’m getting ready for someone who will be in my face all night. I just have to be able to handle the pressure.
“There’s no pressure at all on me. In my last fight I went into Junior Witter’s turf and had everything to win and everything to lose. This is just another fight to me and another challenge. I’m definitely ready for it.”
EDNER CHERRY:
“I'm hungry for this world title shot. We’re just focused on the little things and not overlooking what got us here,
“I keep putting in the hard work everyday in the gym because I want that title.
“Our sparring sessions have been intense. We have guys that fight like Bradley and mimic his style.
“Bradley is a great fighter who puts pressure. We're preparing for his aggression. I'm in a tough fight on Sept. 13. It’s not going to be a walk in the park.
“I’m not worried about the weight. You just go out there and have fun. I'm excited to get the chance to fight for the title.”


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Unbeaten WBC super lightweight champion Timothy Bradley (23-0, 11 KOs) successfully defended his world title for the first time with a twelve round unanimous decision over #6 rated Edner Cherry (24-6-2, 12 KOs) in a very entertaining fight on Saturday night at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. Cherry connected early in round one, but champion began control the bout with sharp, quick punches. Cherry landed a good left hook in the fourth round, but Bradley simply outboxed and outpunched Cherry, finally dropping Cherry in round eight with a huge right hand. Bradley dominated until the eleventh when Cherry landed a clean right hand. Both fighters let their hands go, throwing big shots in the twelfth. Scores were 117-110, 118-109, 119-109. On a side note, the WBC eventually relented and agreed to accept the scoring of the judges assigned by the Mississippi Commission.

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