In his first world title defense, "Desert Storm" Bradley dominated dangerous veteran "Cherry Bomb" Cherry en route to a decisive unanimous decision victory. Bradley retained his World Boxing Council (WBC) super lightweight world title by scores of 119-109, 118-109 and 117-110.

The previously scheduled main event, a WBA, WBO and IBF World Lightweight Championship between champion Nate Campbell and challenger Joan Guzman was cancelled when Guzman reportedly refused to fight. Guzman had failed to make the 135-pound limit at Friday's official weigh-in, coming in at 138 1/2 pounds. Although Campbell agreed to fight at a higher weight, Guzman complained that he did not feel physically well enough to get in the ring.

Elevated to the main event, Bradley didn't disappoint and systematically broke down Cherry behind a quick and accurate jab. He used excellent footwork and slick upper body movement to elude his opponent consistently. And he punctuated his performance with powerful body punches.

Bradley floored Cherry with a flush overhand right to the face of Cherry midway through the eighth. Cherry regrouped, but could not gain any momentum against the champion.

With regard to his fight becoming the main event of the evening, Bradley said, "I believe everything happens for a reason. It is a shame that Campbell and Guzman couldn't fight, but it was a great opportunity to show what I can do in the main event on SHOWTIME." The undefeated Bradley (23-0, 11 KOs) is a four-fight veteran of the SHOWTIME boxing series ShoBox: The New Generation and has emerged as a future star of the sport.