Keith Thurman open to signing with Top Rank

Fans should demand that Thurman fight a decent opponent before he gets in the ring with Mayweather. I can think of three off the top of my head -- Alexander, Guerrero, Khan. Hell, I would even settle for Zab Judah at this point. Guerrero is terrified of Thurman. Khan most likely looking to fight somebody with a name, Alexander is a good option. Quintana, Chaves and Karass are better opponents than Judah at this stage of his career.

Fans should demand Thurman vs Mayweather. Fans should demand that Thurman fight a decent opponent before he gets in the ring with Mayweather. I can think of three off the top of my head -- Alexander, Guerrero, Khan. Hell, I would even settle for Zab Judah at this point.

Damn! What is wrong with you nuthuggers. Keith Thurman has neither fought nor beaten a quality opponent and some of you are already anointing him as the greatest fighter to come along since Muhammad Ali. This nuthugging is based on the idea that others in the division are avoiding him. I have news for you. Nobody is avoiding Thurman. Schafer has done a damn good job of protecting him and giving the dumb fans the impression that he is fighting bums because the best fighters refuse to get in the ring with him. As soon as he gets in the ring with a quality fighter, he will get his ass whipped, which is precisely why he will be fighting nothing but bums for the next two years until Floyd retires and vacates his belt. Sound familiar (Deontay Wilder)?

He just saying this so GBP can get him a big fight

Once again, until he created his image.... Point is Bob arum wanted to promote him as "pretty boy" where Mayweather wanted to be promoted to the hip-hop and streets market (this is why Mayweather is a genius) and it worked.... There was was a void in the "urban" market (to put it nicely) floyd saw it long time ago but Bob arum being closed minded didn't see it, he was wrong and has admit it That's nice, but there's a reason why he went from selling ppv's in the 300,000's to selling over 2 million against DLH. And I don't know, are the WWF and Dancing With The Stars tailored to the "urban" market?

Fans should demand Thurman vs Mayweather.

Thurman is a G

Floyd didn't become a ppv star until he left top rank and creates the "money Mayweather" persona Bob arum refused to promote when he was signed to him.. Again, do your homework chump He didn't really become a ppv "star" until DLH. Gatti, Judah, Baldomir were all in the 300,000's.

Welterweights are not going to fight this dude he is too big and brings too much Power. I think Welterweight Division trying to force him to move up by flat out ignoring him. Alexander to his credit is the only guy with the Balls to call him out and wants to fight him but Alexander is a guy that will fight anybody WIN OR LOSE So maybe jumping to Top Rank wouldn't be a bad thing since everybody at GBP and with Al Haymon wants nothing to do with this guy. Thurman vs Mayweather is not a PPV Worth fight RIGHT NOW as much as I like Thurman, he needs at least 1 or 2 Big Time Fights first, then I think the Buzz for that will start. Putting Thurman on a Mayweather Undercard would HELP! Stop Showcasing Broner and Showcase Thurman! But Broner's mini-Mayweather doe

people talk about thurman being unknown, yet isnt he bringing more viewers then most other fighters on showtime?

Negotiations? You want fights to be made over night? Lol yeah i know but thurman hasn't spoken about it and he seems to talk a lot

This is what Haymon brought to boxing. You pay fighters $1 million for fighting cab drivers, what exactly would you expect? Of course, they would want $2-5 million for fighting legit opponents, which Showtime can't afford.

That and HBO.... They're holding off the obligated fight they owe Rodriguez and want nothing to do with haymon Lol I wasn't aware of this

Welterweights are not going to fight this dude he is too big and brings too much Power. I think Welterweight Division trying to force him to move up by flat out ignoring him. Alexander to his credit is the only guy with the Balls to call him out and wants to fight him but Alexander is a guy that will fight anybody WIN OR LOSE So maybe jumping to Top Rank wouldn't be a bad thing since everybody at GBP and with Al Haymon wants nothing to do with this guy. Thurman vs Mayweather is not a PPV Worth fight RIGHT NOW as much as I like Thurman, he needs at least 1 or 2 Big Time Fights first, then I think the Buzz for that will start. Putting Thurman on a Mayweather Undercard would HELP! Stop Showcasing Broner and Showcase Thurman!

Bob Arum is a good guy. Do it Keith http://i57.tinypic.com/14cu35x.jpg

And with haymon he can get thurman, maidana, mathyse, Garci, and floyd pppv... And actually floyd created floyd.. Top rank and Bob arum have nothing to do with what floyd is today, do your homework lol he is Thurman! Maidana's talking retirement, Matthysse is not a big payday and Garcia is fighting the Rod Salsas of the world. Maybe he gets Floyd, maybe not, but he can't wait around for him. Tim Bradley didn't and he's $20m better off for it.

Top Rank created all 3. Who do you think manufactured oscar and floyd's undefeated records? top rank has developed the most fighters from beginning stages all the way to ppv star. That's why their match maker is in the hall of fame and Golden Boy who only has developed one star from beginning to ppv star (canelo) has a former taco vendor as their match maker. you need to do your homework because that post is a straight up F- The one they just happen to be getting sued over. And it's not like were in on the ground floor with Canelo...he was already a burgeoning star in Mexico.

If Top Rank is offering him more money and/or a brighter future, he should go. It would be stupid not to.

And with haymon he can get thurman, maidana, mathyse, Garci, and floyd pppv... And actually floyd created floyd.. Top rank and Bob arum have nothing to do with what floyd is today, do your homework You really expect to see Mayweather-Thurman? And a Thurman-Garcia fight would seem very doubtful. Maidana, Matthysse...maybe down the line. But if Thurman wants to be on HBO, and get the benefits that come with it, that route doesn't seem to be the Haymon one.

And with haymon he can get thurman, maidana, mathyse, Garci, and floyd pppv... And actually floyd created floyd.. Top rank and Bob arum have nothing to do with what floyd is today, do your homework Top Rank created all 3. Who do you think manufactured oscar and floyd's undefeated records? top rank has developed the most fighters from beginning stages all the way to ppv star. That's why their match maker is in the hall of fame and Golden Boy who only has developed one star from beginning to ppv star (canelo) has a former taco vendor as their match maker. you need to do your homework because that post is a straight up F-