Timothy Bradley
Name: Timothy Bradley Jr
Alias: Desert Storm
Birth Name: Timothy Ray Bradley Jr.
Hometown: Palm Springs, California, USA
Birthplace: Palm Springs, California, USA
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 168cm
Reach: 175cm
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record
- Trainers: Joel Diaz (2004-2015), Teddy Atlas (2015-2017)
- Managers: Cameron Dunkin (2009-2013), Monica Bradley (2013-2017)
- Promoters: Thompson Boxing Promotions (2004-2011) and Gary Shaw Productions (2006-2011), Top Rank (2011-2017)
- Timothy Bradley Gallery
Biography
Timothy Bradley Jr. began boxing at age 10 and compiled 140 amateur bouts. He was part of the US National Team and competed in France, Germany, and Tahiti. He took the titles at the National Police Athletic League (PAL) Tournament, and became the United States Under-19 National Champion and the Jr. Golden Gloves Champion. As an amateur, Bradley was a two-time National Champion and, before turning professional, was ranked 3rd in the nation. Bradley was a fan of vegan diets.
Amateur Highlights
- 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 Amateur Championships at 147 lbs, losing to Juan McPherson.
- Won Silver at the 2003 National Golden Gloves at 147 lbs, beating Vaughn Alexander and losing to Andre Berto.
- Won Bronze at the 2003 United States Amateur 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 Olympic Trials at 152 lbs, losing to Vanes Martirosyan.
Professional Record
Championship Record
- Has a record of 10-1-0-1 (2 KO) in world title fights.
- Has a record of 11-2-0-1 (2 KO) against former or current world titlists:
- Won against Miguel Vazquez, Junior Witter, Kendall Holt, Lamont Peterson, Devon Alexander, Joel Casamayor, Manny Pacquiao, Ruslan Provodnikov, Juan Manuel Marquez, Jessie Vargas, and Brandon Rios.
- Lost against Manny Pacquiao (twice).
- No Contest against Nate Campbell.
Variant Records
- Defeated 4 undefeated opponents with ten or more bouts: Lamont Peterson, Luis Carlos Abregu, Devon Alexander & Jessie Vargas.
- Has a record of 2-0 (0 KO) in fights outside his native United States.
Regional & Minor Titles
- WBC Youth World Welterweight Title (September 2005; 2 defenses)
- WBC Youth World Super Lightweight Title (June 2006; 2 defenses)
World Titles
- (2) WBC Super Lightweight Title (2008-2009; 2 defenses, 2011-2012; 0 defenses)
- WBO Junior Welterweight Title (2009-2012; 4 defenses)
- (2) WBO Welterweight Title (2012-2014; 2 defenses, 2015-2016; 1 defense)
Awards & Recognition
- Sports Illustrated Breakthrough Performer (2009)
- Sports Illustrated Fight of the Year (2013 vs. Ruslan Provodnikov)
- Boxing Writers Association of America Fight of the Year (2013 vs. Ruslan Provodnikov)
- The Ring Magazine Fight of the Year (2013 vs. Ruslan Provodnikov)
- The Ring Magazine Round of the Year (2013, 6th round vs. Ruslan Provodnikov)
- ESPN Fight of the Year (2013 vs. Ruslan Provodnikov)
- ESPN Round of the Year (2013, 12th round vs. Ruslan Provodnikov)
Pay-Per-View History
- 1. (06/09/2012) W SD12 Manny Pacquiao "Perfect Storm" (HBO PPV) 890,000 buys
- 2. (10/12/2013) W SD12 Juan Manuel Marquez "Bradley-Marquez" (HBO PPV) 375,000 buys and $21,750,000 in revenue
- 3. (04/12/2014) L UD12 Manny Pacquiao "Vindication" (HBO PPV) 750,000 buys and $49,000,000 in revenue
- 4. (04/09/2016) L UD12 Manny Pacquiao "PacBrad III" (HBO PPV) 400,000 buys
- Totals (approximate): 2,415,000 buys
Preceded by: Junior Witter |
WBC Light Welterweight Champion 2008 May 10 – 2009 Apr 28 Stripped |
Succeeded by: Devon Alexander |
Preceded by: Kendall Holt |
WBO Light Welterweight Champion 2009 Apr 4 – 2012 Jun Vacated |
Succeeded by: Juan Manuel Marquez |
Preceded by: Devon Alexander |
WBC Light Welterweight Champion 2011 Jan 29 – 2011 Jul Declared Champion in Recess 2011 Jul – 2012 Jun Champion in Recess Vacated |
Succeeded by: Erik Morales |
Preceded by: Manny Pacquiao |
WBO Welterweight Champion 2012 Jun 9 – 2014 Apr 12 |
Succeeded by: Manny Pacquiao |
Preceded by: Floyd Mayweather Jr. Stripped |
WBO Welterweight Champion 2015 Jul 6 – 2016 Feb 9 Vacated |
Succeeded by: Jessie Vargas |