Keith Thurman should fight Kell Brook, Porter, or a top ten guy time for a gut check

If Haymon keeps him away from any top 10 WWs for his next fight, I'll be disappointed if Thurman doesn't speak up about it. Enough is enough. I don't think Alexander coming off the Khan loss is enough, either. Yeah I'll be disappointed as well. I'm almost certain they're trying to make a Thurman vs Maidana fight atm. Maidana doesn't seem too keen on it but I think it can be made.

It's definitely time for Keith to start fighting guys in the top 10. I think he will fight at least one lower top 10 opponent next year, maybe Alexander or Maidana. My gut feeling tells me it will be Maidana. If Haymon keeps him away from any top 10 WWs for his next fight, I'll be disappointed if Thurman doesn't speak up about it. Enough is enough. I don't think Alexander coming off the Khan loss is enough, either.

Hearn is in no hurry to put Brook in with Thurman. Porter didn't want it either. I love how people think Thurman can just get in the ring with these guys. Chaves has actually been elevated to the top 10 in both TBR and Ring. Alexander is out of the top 10. Oh is it? Chaves is a good fighter, he was lucky to get a draw with Bradley but unlucky not to get the win against Rios. He's been competitive in all 3 of his big fights. He's a tough dog with some skill, but I'd personally have him at #11 or #12.

Hearn is in no hurry to put Brook in with Thurman. Porter didn't want it either. I love how people think Thurman can just get in the ring with these guys. Chaves has actually been elevated to the top 10 in both TBR and Ring. Alexander is out of the top 10. Khan got himself into a #3 position relatively easily. Jesus.

Hearn is in no hurry to put Brook in with Thurman. Porter didn't want it either. I love how people think Thurman can just get in the ring with these guys. It's definitely time for Keith to start fighting guys in the top 10. I think he will fight at least one lower top 10 opponent next year, maybe Alexander or Maidana. My gut feeling tells me it will be Maidana. Chaves has actually been elevated to the top 10 in both TBR and Ring. Alexander is out of the top 10.

If Thurman could stop Porter that would be a pretty good win.

It's definitely time for Keith to start fighting guys in the top 10. I think he will fight at least one lower top 10 opponent next year, maybe Alexander or Maidana. My gut feeling tells me it will be Maidana.

Obviously he has the right attitude and the talent but we haven't seen him go through much adversity through his career. I think he has the potential to take over the welterweight division after Mayweather retires. Next year will be a big year for him if they put him in with the right opponents What do you guys think Thurman v Porter would be perfect, setting up a fight with either Brook or winner of Khan/May/Pac. Bradley v Thurman would be a great fight too.

How is Guerrero any better than Chaves? Because he got a shot at Floyd?(only to be embarrassed) Ummm...Guerrero actually established himself as a top ten welterweight by beating one...Chaves, not so much...Guerrero has also beaten better fighters throughout his career than chaves, not taking anything away from him, he is a tough cookie....I think most organizations has Chaves top 15 and he just recently entered the top ten by the ring

even devon alexander would be a huge step up for thurman

It's not like he hasn't tried.

Porter blasts him. Kel has a great 1,2 that will test his abilities.

:rofl: :rofl: :notworthy No matter how hard you crap on Maidana, he was fought far better competition than Rios and Algieri.....Also he is actually a top ten ww unlike either of those guys and actually is a threat because he is tough, has a good trainer, and has some real power at ww...if he doesn't knockout you out he stuns you....Its only been a few fights Ive seen him in where his opponent wasn't on queer street a time or two Pacquaio fighting a espn level guy was a joke....20-0(8 kos) and moving up a weight class but yall complain about other fighters taking a risk Who would you rather see Thurman fight Chris Algieri, Rios, or Maidana?

still overrating maidana huh? the mayweather honeymoon effect. maidana could easily lose to that guy. maidana's only ko'd face first brawlers at 147 like lopez and karass. stop pretending he's ggg or kovalev. he's still a crappy boxer at the end of the day. :rofl: :rofl: :notworthy

I think you are right. He is up with Khan and Broner as a bragger but last fought he fought a safety first fight against a harmless opponent he should have KOed. Maidana would have KOed that guy in a few rounds and Thurman should also have taken him out quickly. still overrating maidana huh? the mayweather honeymoon effect. maidana could easily lose to that guy. maidana's only ko'd face first brawlers at 147 like lopez and karass. stop pretending he's ggg or kovalev. he's still a crappy boxer at the end of the day.

I agree. I've been impressed so far with him. But its still tough to gauge if he's the real deal or not because of his lack of top level comp. I do have questions about his chin though.

I think you are right. He is up with Khan and Broner as a bragger but last fought he fought a safety first fight against a harmless opponent he should have KOed. Maidana would have KOed that guy in a few rounds and Thurman should also have taken him out quickly.

I agree with the OP & everyone else, but the problem is getting a Top 10 fighter to sign on to a Thurman fight. Much respect to Kell Brook, but most fans have short term memory. His win over Porter was impressive, but are we forgetting he pulled out of a fight with Devon Alexander multiple times because of "injury" One Time has called out Maidana on numerous occasions. Maidana is a tough SOB, but he clearly "avoided" Thurman. Maybe we can say he felt bigger fights coming. I have no issue with his avoidance, if he knew the fight with Money May was coming. Find that hard to believe though. Golden Boy offered Thurman to Team Maidana after his loss to Devon Alexander. Team Maidana rebuttled with a not so fast, they wanted a tuneup. I have little doubt Shawn Porter wouldn't take the fight, I just think Al Haymon would advise him not to take that bout yet. Porter probably would rematch Brooks before a Thurman showdown took place. Hopefully 2015 produce some willing top 10 comp for Thurman. Maybe his "lackluster" (I thought he put on a Beautiful boxing expedition, but some idiots booed) performance vs Bundu will send a few ducks floating his way. I'd like a Thurman vs Timothy Bradley bout, if Haymon & Arum can put differences to the side for the fans & money. I'd also like Khan-Thurman, but thats Highly unlikely because King Khan wan wants Money May or Manolo PAC Now!!! I

Yeah, ali is coming off a great win over abregu, but no need to rush him.. The names you mentioned or maybe josito Lopez or Jo jo Dan, Demetrius hopkins, Kevin bazier,,, someone along those lines.. Yep...Sadam needs to beat like 2 more fringe guys, top 20 not quite top ten guys to get that seasoning and experience

I think Sadam Ali should fight a guy like Diego Chaves, Soto Karass, or Bundu before he gets in with any top ten guys. Welterweight is stacked from the top to the bottom Yeah, ali is coming off a great win over abregu, but no need to rush him.. The names you mentioned or maybe josito Lopez or Jo jo Dan, Demetrius hopkins, Kevin bazier,,, someone along those lines..