Will Bundu Test Thurman?

It looked like it to me!

Well, did he test Thurman?

People have no idea who Bundu is. This will be funny.

He will give Thurman some rounds but Thurman is no Frankie Gavin or Lee Purdy and that will show... Levels

the poll is pretty much split down the middle...we shall see what will happen..

My brief analysis still stands based on Bundu's last fight. This is one of the ways to enjoy Haymon's mismatches. This Bundu guy is too slow for Thurman. He's shorter and has short arms. He's too shy throwing punches at a distance. I don't think you would see him unleash a flying punch similar to the one Maidana threw when he knocked down Broner. He's only effective at close range, but how can you do that with a guy like Thurman? If he manages to last the distance, then he's either a really good fighter or Thurman is average.

I can see this going all the way and Thurman getting a close decision.

Huge jump from Euro to world level and Bundu didn't really look level above Purdy or Gavin... I think Thurman walks through him, I'd be very surprised if it goes the distance.

Poll is exactly 50/50, whether Bundu will test Thurman or not. So this is not so much about Thurman, but about Bundu. The majority says Bundu has no chance of winning. Half says it would be competitive. That's all there is to it. I'll be watching this fight right after the Bradley/Chaves fight. Four days left.

you're underrating a 40 year old!

I think there are a lots of people who know nothing about Bundu but he will be definitely Thurman's hardest foe up to date. He is damn awkward, he has 10 or similar number of TD wins --> When I saw him I didn't see but I guess he headbutts the **** out of his opponents and fights dirty if he must and this is why he has so much TD wins. He will be a tough test for Thurman but I think Thurman will win this. Most of the people who voted "no" didn't even see a single fight of Bundu, they just saw that he is 40 years old and he hasn't got a big name and they thought that he must be a soft touch for Thurman.

well, if soto karass can rock thurman, bundu can knock his **** sideways if he lands a good one. if he can land that shot and hurt thurman that would be a test, that one shot is his only chance though imo. admittedly i havent seen a whole lot of bundu myself, but from what i have seen i dont think he can beat thurman by simply being better. he has a punchers chance and he needs to cash in on it. thurman is no whitaker though so a punchers chance isnt that small a chance in this case. Soto-Karass has a 64 KO% (28 wins, 18KO) while Bundu has a 33 KO% (31 wins, 11KO). Thurman recovered quickly anyway, so I'm not reading into it.

C 'mon man he's a slow 40 year old fighter without any punching power who lost to Rodriguez who got destroyed by Cotto in 3 rounds When did this happen? Delvin Rodriguez has never fought Leonard Bundu.

The number in this poll has become 50/50. This is a public poll.

Bundu is getting one timed. Thurman is too young and strong.

well, if soto karass can rock thurman, bundu can knock his **** sideways if he lands a good one. if he can land that shot and hurt thurman that would be a test, that one shot is his only chance though imo. admittedly i havent seen a whole lot of bundu myself, but from what i have seen i dont think he can beat thurman by simply being better. he has a punchers chance and he needs to cash in on it. thurman is no whitaker though so a punchers chance isnt that small a chance in this case.

I voted NO. But anything can happen in boxing.

No. Bundu recently signed with Al Haymon...he knows the deal.

Any pre-fight analysis on this fight, instead of just posting nonsensical paper records about Bundu? Bundu's last fight with Gavin is all over the place. Do you think that's the guy who will test Thurman? Even better if you back your claim with wagering your worthless points.

Really? I was under the impression he was one of those guys that came into boxing late. I had no idea he has an extensive amateur background. He has a great amateur pedigree and won a bronze I believe at the world championships losing out to Cuban standout Juan Hernandez Sierra who was a bit of a phenom, he went to the olympics beating Daniel Geale and beat many other top amateurs. Not sure why he turned pro so late I guess he may of wanted to give the olympics another crack or like a lot of the time its more about who you know.