Keith Thurman vs Shawn Porter

[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 If 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!

I understand that reasoning. Kinda like Mayweather/Manfredy in '98.

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.

[Spicoli]

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 If 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!

I understand that reasoning. Kinda like Mayweather/Manfredy in '98.

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.

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.

[powerpuncher]

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.

[websketchers]

Shawn Porter for me he beat Alexander and Paulie.

[Beanflicker]

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!

[Kirkland Laing]

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.

[p4pking]

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

[Beanflicker]

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.

Nice, I'd love to see either of those guys in with Floyd.

Both dangerous, highly skilled dudes.

[websketchers]

Shawn Porter for me he beat Alexander and KOed Paulie