[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 6, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1166]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING TIMOTHY BRADLEY, JR. ON HIS RETIREMENT AS A WORLD BOXING 
            CHAMPION AND HIS LEGACY IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY

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                             HON. RAUL RUIZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2017

  Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to congratulate professional 
boxer Timothy Bradley, Jr., on his well-deserved retirement after 23 
years and 37 fights in the boxing ring. His dedication, commitment, and 
passion for boxing are an inspiration. Timothy is a remarkable resident 
of Cathedral City, where he grew up and currently lives with his wife 
Monica and five children. As an incredible father, husband, and 
businessman, he is a role model for all the members of our community.
  Timothy, who later earned the moniker ''The Desert Storm,'' was born 
in Palm Springs and attended Cathedral City High School in my 
congressional district. His boxing career began when he became one of 
the favorite fighters on Showtime series ``ShoBox.'' In 2004, he won 
his first professional bout.
  As a stellar professional boxer, Timothy holds extraordinary wins 
against several of the world's best fighters. In 2005, he became a 
World Boxing Council Youth World Welterweight champion by defeating 
boxer Francisco Rincon. The following year, he beat Arturo Urena and 
became a World Boxing Council Youth World Light Welterweight champion. 
In 2008, he overcame boxer Junior Witter to win the World Boxing 
Council World Light Welterweight title. In 2009, Timothy defeated 
Kendall Holt to obtain the World Boxing Organization World Light 
Welterweight title and would proceed to successfully defend it against 
boxer Manny Pacquiao in 2012.
  In every fight, Timothy brought agility and resilience of mind, body, 
and spirit to the ring. Most importantly, he remained true to himself 
and always kept his family, friends, and fans in his heart. He was not 
only an outstanding boxer, but also a humble man who gave back to his 
community.
  In 2014, Timothy was awarded with the 377th Star on the Palm Springs 
Walk of Stars for his contributions to the Coachella Valley. He 
supports the desert's youth as an assistant coach for La Quinta High 
School varsity football team, assistant coach for All American Junior 
PeeWee Youth Football Association, and mentor for the Coachella Valley 
Boys & Girls Club.
  In December 2016, Timothy and his wife Monica Bradley opened a 
Hawaiian-style restaurant located in Rancho Mirage. Additionally, the 
duo works with young boxers Edgar Martinez and Dominic Serna, providing 
them with mentorship and training. Said Bradley, ``I hope to continue 
to allow boxing in my world through teaching, commentating and being a 
fan of a sport I love so dearly.''
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize and honor Timothy Bradley, Jr. 
On behalf of California's 36th Congressional District, it is with 
deepest respect that I commend him for a remarkable career dedicated to 
professional boxing and look forward to the significant contributions 
he will continue to make in service of others. I wish him, his wife 
Monica, and his children all my best in the years to come.

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