Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia.

[mikeeod]

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...

[powerpuncher]

Pacquiao does have a perfect opportunity to win the unified WW title. He would definitely beat Thurman. Pacquiao is still good enough.

I don't think that Thurman is holding onto the belts for very long unless he avoids all the good fighters.

[Dean Duke]

Garcia great chin, Thurman gassing by six round, IF Brook gets past Spence he has nothing to worry about if he stays at the weight, thought Danny lost it more than Kieth won it, old man Garcia shit corner work didn't tel him to put the gas on, we all could see it but not the corner ? stayed up for it with is rare for me nice nights entertainment.

[Batman]

I forgot to comment on this, yeah it wasn't the barnstormer that it could have been, Thurman started really well, Garcia came on late, I've got no problem with the result, I didn't really score it and I tipped Garcia for a points win but I reckon the decision was about right.

[Master]

Thurman would beat Manny PAC. People keep saying Keith will lose but he keeps on winning and he was far busier than Garcia. Only Spensec stands a chance.

[Dean Duke]

Thurman would beat Manny PAC. People keep saying Keith will lose but he keeps on winning and he was far busier than Garcia. Only Spensec stands a chance.

Are you writing off Kel already mate.

[Master]

Thurman would beat Manny PAC. People keep saying Keith will lose but he keeps on winning and he was far busier than Garcia. Only Spensec stands a chance.

Are you writing off Kel already mate.

Unfortunately, yes. Triple G broke his eye socket, he is too big for welterweight and Spence is too good.

[Dean Duke]

Thurman would beat Manny PAC. People keep saying Keith will lose but he keeps on winning and he was far busier than Garcia. Only Spensec stands a chance.

Are you writing off Kel already mate.

Unfortunately, yes. Triple G broke his eye socket, he is too big for welterweight and Spence is too good.

I am thinking Spence looks a bit slow and deliberate, if I can see them surely Brook can but like you say eye socket and weight a big question.

[Master]

Thurman would beat Manny PAC. People keep saying Keith will lose but he keeps on winning and he was far busier than Garcia. Only Spensec stands a chance.

Are you writing off Kel already mate.

Unfortunately, yes. Triple G broke his eye socket, he is too big for welterweight and Spence is too good.

I am thinking Spence looks a bit slow and deliberate, if I can see them surely Brook can but like you say eye socket and weight a big question.

Kell is technically very good but I would not say he is super fast. I am glad Kell is taking the fight but he has not fought anyone good since he won the title against Porter

[Dean Duke]

Thurman would beat Manny PAC. People keep saying Keith will lose but he keeps on winning and he was far busier than Garcia. Only Spensec stands a chance.

Are you writing off Kel already mate.

Unfortunately, yes. Triple G broke his eye socket, he is too big for welterweight and Spence is too good.

I am thinking Spence looks a bit slow and deliberate, if I can see them surely Brook can but like you say eye socket and weight a big question.

Kell is technically very good but I would not say he is super fast. I am glad Kell is taking the fight but he has not fought anyone good since he won the title against Porter

Porter to me is a bit of a rush em fighter a guy very hard to look good against, the Kell that beat Porter would beat Spence IMO.

[Master]

Thurman would beat Manny PAC. People keep saying Keith will lose but he keeps on winning and he was far busier than Garcia. Only Spensec stands a chance.

Are you writing off Kel already mate.

Unfortunately, yes. Triple G broke his eye socket, he is too big for welterweight and Spence is too good.

I am thinking Spence looks a bit slow and deliberate, if I can see them surely Brook can but like you say eye socket and weight a big question.

Kell is technically very good but I would not say he is super fast. I am glad Kell is taking the fight but he has not fought anyone good since he won the title against Porter

Porter to me is a bit of a rush em fighter a guy very hard to look good against, the Kell that beat Porter would beat Spence IMO.

That is the form Kell needs to bring against Spence but that was some time ago now. I will be supporting Kell Brook.

[Freedom]

[powerpuncher]

Thurman would beat Manny PAC. People keep saying Keith will lose but he keeps on winning and he was far busier than Garcia. Only Spensec stands a chance.

I used to think that Thurman was going to become a really good fighter. I was a big fan of his. He just frustrates me because he is so fundamentally flawed. Garcia should have beaten him, but Garcia is a bit too one dimensional. Even though pac is old, he still has good movement and is very experienced.

[Ron Swanson]

I think a Thurman/Pacquiao fight would be very interesting. If Garcia had even average footspeed he would have beaten Thurman. Honestly I didn't expect Garcia to be so competitive specifically because he is so damned slow of foot.

But Thurman/Pac, both are so flawed technically it would be very compelling. And neither is particularly clever in the ring. Thurman couldn't avoid a fight like he does with those slow of foot. Would Pac foolishly walk into a finishing shot? Would Thurman foolishly try to cover up and allow Pac to tee off.

I'd love to see it.

[Spicoli]

Honestly I need a rewatch for sure because I had Garcia just edging it. Saw many elsewhere shitting on the fight but it wasn't that bad with contrasting styles and both shifted up. It felt like two fights with Thurman power game early, he looked at peak in 5th! Garcia sat on his hands sponging his best and waited around but had some top notch defense adjustment mid way and short work that got Keiths respect. I don't buy Thurman as some defensive back foot wizard. He looked more prevent-defense with time it out and get away over last half of the fight but he showed good composure. He just gets frazzled late under fire.