Who would you pick and why?
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Who would you pick and why?
Thurman by stoppage but not without having to walk through some heavy barrages by Porter. That's just my take and I wouldn't be shocked by an exact reversal. I do think Thurman has a slight edge though. I don't memorize vitals but wouldn't Thurman have a nice reach adv? I'll have to look that up but at first glance that's my choice.
First, I'm saddened this fight hasn't happened already. It made perfect sense instead of a Paulie fight.
Second, I'd pick Thurman on size, power and ability to adjust. But I lose confidence in that every time Porter gets in the ring. Kid keeps getting better.
Sensible answers. I agree with you guys. As of right now, I'm going to have to lean towards Thurman because he's shown me more but its pretty much an even bout imo.
I need to see more of Porter before I judge him cuz as I stated in another thread, I don't consider Paulie as a real test due to his zero firepower.
I still haven't forgot about how my boy Julio Diaz schooled him.
What's great is we have seen improvement on both. Thurman showed ring maturity pacing with Soto Karass. Porter is finding that balance of heavy front and riding the hard jab in..he cannot smother. Right now, I'd actually pick Porter. The fact he came down from high 160's and stocky jab would suit him well and I think negate overall 'size'. The temptation and pattern of Thurman coming with uppercuts would be massive, but equally open him up. Absolutely outstanding match!!
It's too early to have these guys fight each other.
This has the makings of a superfight after Floyd retires.
Then the winner will attempt to call Floyd out of retirement for an even bigger superfight.
I can see this forthcoming.
Lol. Let's not get ahead of ourselves now. These two guy haven't done anything remotely close to great to indicate that they can make a " superfight ".Quote:
Originally Posted by Sleepwalker
Calm down..
It could indeed be too early. If one or both plateaus then it will be an opportunity lost but as long as they improve then there is no rush. I have tended to think of it as winner enters the big stage but maybe neither is yet proven enough to propel the other.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sleepwalker
But its also 'early' enough to where its a win win for both. I think we need more of the young guns facing off and thinning out the herd. It may very well be up to them as most of the "established stars" show such hesitation. I'd be equally excited to see this as I would Manny v Mayweather at this stage, if not more :-XIf one has bumps next out, take an upset etc we can kiss it goodbye with the division jumping trend, promotion sheltering and spoon feeding. Strike when the iron is HOT! ;D
It would be a treat for sure. You have to figure it won't happen next unless it could co main a huge PPV or something, because it's guaranteed to be awesome, no idea who I'd favour. Both coming into their prime, really talented, dynamic and powerful offensive fighters. Both have shown some really good improvements skill wise over the last couple of years. Thurman did get caught cold some against Soto Karass, but I haven't seen Porters fights against Julio Diaz, which maybe show some weaknesses there.
I understand that reasoning. Kinda like Mayweather/Manfredy in '98.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
I just believe that they have the opportunity to build these guys up for a short while and let them create their own islands. After Floyd is gone, there's gonna be a huge void to fill. The 147lb 'ers are not as dominantly deep as people think either.
I think porter would win by KO
That's solid yeh. The last thing a network-promotion(s) want to do is cancel out one of its up & coming earners. Porter is established at least in rankings with scalps, Thurman becoming known. As a duo Mayweather and Manfredy were a fat notch above but why wait a guy out in hopes of filling his void when he is still there should you earn attention. Same thing is happening with the heavyweights. Ideally stop waiting for the top dog to die off and begin to sort it out yourselves, though we all know they will build and build and build and etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by SleepwalkerI understand that reasoning. Kinda like Mayweather/Manfredy in '98.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
I just believe that they have the opportunity to build these guys up for a short while and let them create their own islands. After Floyd is gone, there's gonna be a huge void to fill. The 147lb 'ers are not as dominantly deep as people think either.
thurman has shown that he has problems with good movement which porter has. he has also shown me that he has heart and can adjust. i think that porter would win some early rounds but that thurman would take it in the end.
Shawn Porter for me he beat Alexander and Paulie.
Shawn Porter for me he beat Alexander and KOed Paulie
Oh man what a match that would be and it's really hard to pick.
It's a toss up for me man... I'll go Porter by decision, but it could go either way decision or either way KO.
This is a match that should be made!
This might be chief undercard fight for Floyd's September card with the winner in pole position for Floyd this time next year. Let's see how Thurman looks next weekend before I guess who wins. Outstanding fight either way.
Ha, so Thurman is fighting Julio Diaz this weekend, first I'd even heard of that. He'd better try and make a statement there, Diaz might hang tough though going by recent form. I'll never forget him getting blasted out by Kendall Holt or beat up by Juan Diaz, wondering how he managed to run Porter to a draw not to far back:-\
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Originally Posted by Kirkland Laing
Nice, I'd love to see either of those guys in with Floyd.
Both dangerous, highly skilled dudes.
Until they're matched with Floyd then the haters will call them average and rushed.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeanflickerQuote:
Originally Posted by Kirkland Laing
Nice, I'd love to see either of those guys in with Floyd.
Both dangerous, highly skilled dudes.
Haha, no doubt. Just another case of Floyd fighting bums and ducking real fighters... ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Ron SwansonUntil they're matched with Floyd then the haters will call them average and rushed.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeanflickerQuote:
Originally Posted by Kirkland Laing
Nice, I'd love to see either of those guys in with Floyd.
Both dangerous, highly skilled dudes.
I go for Thurman but not 100% sure, be great to see this fight happen now. I think Kell Brooks beats Porter anyway.