Quote Originally Posted by powerpuncher View Post
I had it 7-5 for Thurman. I can't believe that Thurman almost gave away the fight. Garcia just needed to let his hands go a bit more. Hopefully once Spence beats Brook, Spence can destroy Thurman to become the legitimate WW champ.

Thurman is less impressive as he fights better competition (obvious I know). The problem is that he just doesn't seem to know the fundamentals. He boxes like Roy Jones but without the inhuman athleticism. Thurman is very athletic which is how he gets by, but he isn't Roy Jones athletic.

This may be a good time for Crawford to push for a Thurman fight too. Move up in weight and take out the unified champion. Crawford would destroy Thurman.
Had many of the same thoughts/observations that you made. Spence destroys Thurman and Garcia if they ever fight him. Danny is very solid, but lacks the athleticism to be the best guy in a stacked division. Thurman has gifts, but isn't a fundamentally sound fighter, and doesn't have that special athleticism like Roy had. Spence has better technique/boxing ability, AND I has that special, Roy Jones-esque athleticism on top of his skills.

If I was Pac's advisor, I would have him fight Thurman after Khan. I also would've had him fight Garcia and give him his first loss as well. I would also have him avoid Spence like the plague...