How many of you are NOT sold on Keith Thurman?

[IamInuit]

I just think he's a good athlete with a big punch but I dont see the " great " boxing skills that some of you talk about.. He's a good fighter and maybe he'll get better but I dont think he's great as he's cracked up to be..

What do you see in Thurman that separates him from the likes of POrter, Brook, and the other top talents at WW?

Oh yea, and he needs to cut his gay hair and watch out for the fashion police cuz he dont know how to dress.

Not sure how you measure great. Seems fans have different views on what that actually means. If we are expecting someone to measure up to Floyd then we may be in for a long wait. We are in an era that has manufactured greatness. Lots of "Stars"

What I see in Thurman that seems to lack in many today is an old school simple bad ass mentality. The mentality can also be seen in the way he carries himself, his body language. I think that if he was in charge of his own career he'd most likely fight anybody. We both know how careers are steered with very few that call their own shots. The mikmen are many.

He looks to me to have better skills the Porter but less then Brook but with that Lamotta like mentality he could most definitely beat or even dominate better skilled opponents. He may also have been born in the wrong era. He could get a little pacified in todays market and lose that edge that he brought with him.

[boxing prospect]

I much prefer the look of Jeff Horn.

[FinitoElDinamita]

I just think he's a good athlete with a big punch but I dont see the " great " boxing skills that some of you talk about.. He's a good fighter and maybe he'll get better but I dont think he's great as he's cracked up to be..

What do you see in Thurman that separates him from the likes of POrter, Brook, and the other top talents at WW?

Oh yea, and he needs to cut his gay hair and watch out for the fashion police cuz he dont know how to dress.

Not sure how you measure great. Seems fans have different views on what that actually means. If we are expecting someone to measure up to Floyd then we may be in for a long wait. We are in an era that has manufactured greatness. Lots of "Stars"

What I see in Thurman that seems to lack in many today is an old school simple bad ass mentality. The mentality can also be seen in the way he carries himself, his body language. I think that if he was in charge of his own career he'd most likely fight anybody. We both know how careers are steered with very few that call their own shots. The mikmen are many.

He looks to me to have better skills the Porter but less then Brook but with that Lamotta like mentality he could most definitely beat or even dominate better skilled opponents. He may also have been born in the wrong era. He could get a little pacified in todays market and lose that edge that he brought with him.

There are different levels of greatness. Floyd and Roy are special breeds that come along once every 50 years or so and nobody expects to see that often. One doesn't have to be on their level to be regarded as great because greatness comes in many forms and they are in a class of their own.

All I'm saying is while Thurman is good, he's not great as some people think he is and that's just my opinion.

He is still growing as a fighter so we will see.

[DavilaJones]

He's a prospect, I'm not sure how well I could be sold on one. If he becomes a "champ" then I'll judge it based on his title defenses.

[Beanflicker]

He reminds me of a WW David Haye: an athletic, mobile, EXPLOSIVE bomber.

When you have that kind of one-punch power, of course the technique will sometimes suffer and skillfulness will be put on the back burner in pursuit of the KO.

I'm a big believer in Thurman though. I expect him to destroy tonight and hopefully set up a bigger WW fight with a guy like Porter. That would be a fuckin war.

[Master]

I am sold on him and hope he becomes a super star. Put him in with Guerrero, Berto, Porter, Brooks and Devon.

[FinitoElDinamita]

He reminds me of a WW David Haye: an athletic, mobile, EXPLOSIVE bomber.

When you have that kind of one-punch power, of course the technique will sometimes suffer and skillfulness will be put on the back burner in pursuit of the KO.

I'm a big believer in Thurman though. I expect him to destroy tonight and hopefully set up a bigger WW fight with a guy like Porter. That would be a fuckin war.

That's a fair comparison actually, David Haye.. in another words he's an ambush fighter with a lack of real substance..

[Beanflicker]

He reminds me of a WW David Haye: an athletic, mobile, EXPLOSIVE bomber.

When you have that kind of one-punch power, of course the technique will sometimes suffer and skillfulness will be put on the back burner in pursuit of the KO.

I'm a big believer in Thurman though. I expect him to destroy tonight and hopefully set up a bigger WW fight with a guy like Porter. That would be a fuckin war.

That's a fair comparison actually, David Haye.. in another words he's an ambush fighter with a lack of real substance..

Haha we shall see. I liked David Haye other than his outside of the ring nonsense and his "owww my poor toe" excuses.

[ykdadamaja]

I'm sold on the notion that he has better than average power for a WW, and can possibly take that power right up to MW.

[cyclone]

He reminds me of a WW David Haye: an athletic, mobile, EXPLOSIVE bomber.

When you have that kind of one-punch power, of course the technique will sometimes suffer and skillfulness will be put on the back burner in pursuit of the KO.

I'm a big believer in Thurman though. I expect him to destroy tonight and hopefully set up a bigger WW fight with a guy like Porter. That would be a fuckin war.

That's a fair comparison actually, David Haye.. in another words he's an ambush fighter with a lack of real substance..

No no and no.

Thurman is more durable than Haye...plus he brings a plan B into the ring..not to mention he has a damn good team behind him.

[Ron Swanson]

I just think he's a good athlete with a big punch but I dont see the " great " boxing skills that some of you talk about.. He's a good fighter and maybe he'll get better but I dont think he's great as he's cracked up to be..

What do you see in Thurman that separates him from the likes of POrter, Brook, and the other top talents at WW?

Oh yea, and he needs to cut his gay hair and watch out for the fashion police cuz he dont know how to dress.

Not sure how you measure great. Seems fans have different views on what that actually means. If we are expecting someone to measure up to Floyd then we may be in for a long wait. We are in an era that has manufactured greatness. Lots of "Stars"

What I see in Thurman that seems to lack in many today is an old school simple bad ass mentality. The mentality can also be seen in the way he carries himself, his body language. I think that if he was in charge of his own career he'd most likely fight anybody. We both know how careers are steered with very few that call their own shots. The mikmen are many.

He looks to me to have better skills the Porter but less then Brook but with that Lamotta like mentality he could most definitely beat or even dominate better skilled opponents. He may also have been born in the wrong era. He could get a little pacified in todays market and lose that edge that he brought with him.

Great post. I thought Thurman was underrated but with recent chatter I think the pendulum has swung. I'm not sure how we define greatness either. For instance I think he would dominate and stop Marquez right now. But I don't think he'll ever be as good as Marquez if that makes any sense.

[Addicted to_boxing]

I just think he's a good athlete with a big punch but I dont see the " great " boxing skills that some of you talk about.. He's a good fighter and maybe he'll get better but I dont think he's great as he's cracked up to be..

What do you see in Thurman that separates him from the likes of POrter, Brook, and the other top talents at WW?

Oh yea, and he needs to cut his gay hair and watch out for the fashion police cuz he dont know how to dress.

Not sure how you measure great. Seems fans have different views on what that actually means. If we are expecting someone to measure up to Floyd then we may be in for a long wait. We are in an era that has manufactured greatness. Lots of "Stars"

What I see in Thurman that seems to lack in many today is an old school simple bad ass mentality. The mentality can also be seen in the way he carries himself, his body language. I think that if he was in charge of his own career he'd most likely fight anybody. We both know how careers are steered with very few that call their own shots. The mikmen are many.

He looks to me to have better skills the Porter but less then Brook but with that Lamotta like mentality he could most definitely beat or even dominate better skilled opponents. He may also have been born in the wrong era. He could get a little pacified in todays market and lose that edge that he brought with him.

Great post. I thought Thurman was underrated but with recent chatter I think the pendulum has swung. I'm not sure how we define greatness either. For instance I think he would dominate and stop Marquez right now. But I don't think he'll ever be as good as Marquez if that makes any sense.

Makes 100% senses. I believe he would also crush Pac but do not believe he will ever be greater than the two. It's all relative to timing

[Leighton]

Well I think hes fuc*ing awesome. Dangerous on the back foot. Powerful with good stamina. Shuts his opponents out. The guy gets hit but if you are a fighter like him that takes risks to win, your gonna get hit. He is very easy to watch. Im a fan and think he is the next big thing.

[cyclone]

Well I think hes fuc*ing awesome. Dangerous on the back foot. Powerful with good stamina. Shuts his opponents out. The guy gets hit but if you are a fighter like him that takes risks to win, your gonna get hit. He is very easy to watch. Im a fan and think he is the next big thing.

He can box his ass off when he has to.

[powerpuncher]

he is very athletic but seems like a fighter who will eventually get totally outboxed by a random opponent then be considered exposed but then comeback and beat a top guy. he is one of those fighters who has some great qualities which will help him beat some great fighters but also lacks certain qualities which make him very beatable.

i agree that if we are looking for another boxing superstar then thurman is not it. i believe that he will be around for a long time though beating good fighters and spending time as the champion.