FightHype's staff predictions are in for this weekend's highly-anticipated clash as WBO jr. welterweight champion Timothy Bradley puts his title on the line against former undisputed lightweight champion Nate Campbell at the Agua Caliente Casin in Rancho Mirage, California and televised LIVE on Showtime. Who will win? Who will lose? Get the answers to these questions and more in FightHype's staff predictions.

BRADLEY VS. CAMPBELL


Ben "The Hype" Thompson - Campbell by Unanimous Decision
Timothy Bradley is talking a whole lot of smack for a guy with just 11 knockouts. I like it! Unfortunately for him, the guy he's talking smack to is a dog inside the ring. Nate Campbell always fights with a chip on his shoulder and Bradley's smack is just adding fuel to the fire. I don't think Nate gets enough credit for his last win over Ali Funeka, who in my opinion just might be the best lightweight that no one wants to fight. I expect a close fight early as Bradley's speed and youth will cause Campbell some problems. Eventually, however, Nate will slow him down with hard body shots on the inside and take advantage of the same countering opportunities that were available to Kendall Holt. Campbell by hard-fought and well-deserved unanimous decision.

Percy "Talent" Crawford - Campbell by Split Decision

Al "The Monster" Mermini - Campbell TKO9
Campbell breaks Bradley down methodically to the body and comes on strong in the second half to impressively stop the champ. I have never heard Bradley talk so much before a fight. Is he that confident or that scared? Sounds to me like he's trying to make himself believe he can win. Should be a good fight overall. I love the matchup.

Nick Sanchez - Bradley by Unanimous Decision
Wow! For me, this is definitely the toughest fight to call this year. Youth: Bradley! Experience: Campbell. Damn, let me flip a coin. Heads: Bradley! Tails: Campbell! Heads it is. Bradley by close, but unanimous decision. Definitely the best match-up of the year in boxing to date in my opinion.

Simon Ruvalcaba - Bradley by Decision

Charles "Sweetchuck" Presnell - Campbell by Decision
I like Campbell in this one. Bradley has shown that a good boxer can probably beat him and I believe that Campbell is a little too slick and skillful and will win a close decision.

Steve Coleman - Campbell KO9
Campbell by KO in the 9th. I'm not impressed with Bradley. He gets hit too much and seems average to me. Sure he is super fit and all, but I was not impressed with his victories over Witter, an overrated loud-mouth, and Holt. Holt just stopped fighting for some strange reason, but the way I saw it, he was handling Bradley. Nate will take Tim to school, no doubt.

Sandy Liptrot - Campbell by Split Decision

Joe DeMaria - Bradley by Unanimous Decision
It will be close and entertaining, but in the end, Bradley's youth and stamina will win out. Expect some fireworks as Campbell looks to break Bradley down like he did Baby Bull, but he won't have the same effect. Good fight, maybe a few will believe Campbell won, but I will go with Bradley's youthful exuberance to win out over Campbell's experience and moxie.

Jack Plato - Bradley by Unanimous Decision
I will take Bradley by unanimous decision in a good, not great, fight. Expect 116-112 on all cards.

Brad Cooper - Campbell by Split Decision
Everything says Bradley. The move up in weight, the recent performances and the age factor all favor the younger defending champion. When Campbell challenged the then-undefeated Juan Diaz in March of last year, I rolled the dice and picked Campbell on points based on experience and the matchup itself. I'm leaning that way again. Kendall Holt failed to capitalize on the openings to counter Bradley for most of their matchup earlier this year. Nate will do what Holt did not. A Bradley win is expected by many and wouldn't surprise me in the least, but I'll take Nate on a split decision that leads to plenty of lively debate on the FightHype Community.

Joey "Titlebelt" Karash - Bradley by Unanimous Decision

Joseph "falvoa" Falvo - Bradley by Unanimous Decision
Campbell is tough and determined, as well as reckless however. Bradley's constant "inshapeness" and professionalism should see him the more consistent fighter and thus the winner in an entertaining bout.

Ed Garza - Bradley by Decision
I think Bradley is hungrier and fresher than Campbell.