Timothy Bradley spoiled former W.B.C title holder Junior Witter's hopes of a big money fight against Ricky Hatton to rest, with a well-timed overhand right in the 6th round Saturday. "I have been working on that punch. He tends to pull back with his chin up in the air and I just caught him. But I couldn't finish him. I had to be careful in there. He's got power in both hands." Said Bradley. The punch was the lone knockdown in the fight that proved to be the prime factor in Bradley's huge split-decision upset win as a 5-1 boxing betting underdog at Bodoglife.com.

Witter was well-regarded coming in as the #2 140 Lb.s contender in the world with the W.B.C belt but heBradley doesn't do anything special but he has sound technique, is durable and has a tight defense. Witter's flashy style served him well early but once he slowed a couple steps he was open for right hands. Bradley had this to say about Witter running out of Stamina: "I knew this fight was mine, I've seen the tapes [of Witter's past fights], and he fades in the sixth and seventh. And I know that's when I come on. I get stronger in the later rounds. was bothered by Bradley's late pressure and was outgutted by the younger, hungrier American fighter. Bradley came into the fight in terrific shape and Witter was looking past him in hopes of a fight with Hatton.

Official Result: Timothy Bradley SD12

Time\Scores: 115-113+114-113 Bradley. 115-112 Witter

Questionable Decision\Stoppage?: Bradley should have been given UD.

Winning Boxing Betting Line: Timothy Bradley +350

Winning Total: OVER 9.5 Rounds -120

Junior Witter Record: 36-2-1, 21 KO’s

Timothy Bradley Record: 21-0, 11 KO’s

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