Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
WBN Editor
‘Galaxxy Warrior’ talks June 9th title bout
One-time undisputed world lightweight champion Nate Campbell
has commented on former opponent Timothy Bradley’s upcoming WBO welterweight title
challenge against Manny Pacquaio and is predicting a clean fight on June 9th.
The 40 year-old veteran shared the ring with Bradley almost
three years ago, with a cut forcing Campbell to retire in the third round and
knows first-hand how headbutts by the WBO light-welterweight champion can
affect a fight.
“Every fighter has a chance against any fighter on their
day, but this time, Bradley won’t be allowed to headbutt as he is fighting
Manny Pacquaio,” Campbell told World Boxing News.
“He also won’t be able to take the middle rounds off as he
tends to do, which will make for a better fight on June 9th.”
Campbell is on the comeback trail after announcing his
retirement to WBN in late 2010 and pulled off a victory over former interim world
title challenger Victor Cayo on his home soil in the Dominican Republic, despite
being a huge underdog in March.
The Jacksonville fighter is eyeing what could potentially be
a final world title shot and may be in line to rematch Bradley if ‘Desert Storm’
loses to Pacquiao and drops back down to defend his title.
“I am in talks right now with my team, so I hope to fight
soon,” said Campbell.
“I would love to fight in the next 8-10 weeks and am willing
to go wherever the contract beckons.”