Timothy Bradley’s January 25 media workout turned into a special session when all-time great Tommy Hearns offered him advice on punching techniques.
Hearns, considered one of the most devastating punchers in boxing history, spent roughly 15 minutes doing pad work with Bradley. He emphasized the importance of following through with punches for added leverage. The advice centered on two blows: the jab and straight right hand. By the time they finished, Bradley was already throwing his jab with more snap and conviction.
Footage of the session can be seen below courtesy of EMC (Event Marketing & Communications (EMC).
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I’m not going to claim this Tommy Hearns session is all of sudden going to turn Bradley into a murderous puncher. But you immediately notice an improvement in the technique and power of the Desert Storm’s shots. It will no doubt strengthen his confidence going into Saturday night.
Volume punchers always focus on the cumulative effect of their offense over any single shots. I think Bradley learned single shots also have importance. An authoritative jab would do wonders to keep Devon Alexander off-balance, and allow him to get inside.
I still can’t call this fight yet. But I know one thing; smaller guys like Hatton, Pacquiao, Mayweather and Bradley would have thought twice about dabbling at welterweight when Hearns was around.
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