With both guys confirming that they're in negotiation to make the fight for late November, I don't see how this one doesn't get finalised.
So how does everyone see the fight going? I'll try and break it down the best I can. For starters, I think the fight may disappoint in terms of action, Porter will try and get on the inside of Thurman and Thurman will be forced to use his feet, he can't fight in the pocket. He likes to load up on his punches and generate maximum power, to do that he obviously needs space and in the pocket, there is no space. He doesn't throw short punches and suffocates at close range.
The problem is though, although Porter is very strong on the inside, a lot of the work he does isn't clean. But he could still outwork Thurman in the pocket on activity alone. Anyway, I think he should start off trying to box with Keith, contrary to popular opinion, I think Porter is an underrated boxer, his jab is very sharp and effective when he uses it and doubles up on it, he's got good feet, fast hands etc. If he sees that he can't box with Keith, then maybe try roughing him up and outworking him as a plan B. Also it's a bonus for Porter that Thurman doesn't clinch, he will use his feet to keep the distance but Porter has quick feet himself so he can definitely keep up with Thurman.
I see this fight going the distance for sure, Porter has a solid chin and a good engine, he can go hard for 12 rounds. I think it'll be very close and competitive throughout and the winner will have to go through hell.
I might have to make one of those youtube videos and do a full breakdown when the fight is official :boxing:
Thurman wins
Porter is a decent fighter but he has trouble with movement and counter shots
he bull rushes and doesn't use enough head movement working inside and gets sloppy lunging and hopping up and down(my trainer told me to time them with their feet of the ground when they use that long rhythm)
I'd favor Thurman in a somewhat competitive fight, imagine if he stops Porter
It would be great
porter has already been exposed as one dimensional fighter Via brook, i see nothing that makes me think he can outbox thurman, he has a punchers chance that's all.
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Fight is pretty much official. Any more predictions/breakdowns are welcome.
I think Thurman gets bulldozed.
A good, very rugged and seasoned pro vs a good amateur.
Porter will get inside and rough Thurman up. He has no inside game and is clearly hates being crowded, he gets flustered and panics when the fight isn't at his preferred distance at his pace. Anything other than a static punchbag in Chavez or Zaveck and he looks uncomfortable.
I also Porter's boxing has come on a bit he is seen as a caveman but he can box a little.
I see Porter falling behind early but coming on strong and wearing Thurman down doing outworking him enough to overcome the deficit maybe a late stoppage as I don't feel Thurman is all that durable or hard to hit.
I think the early rounds would be really messy and hard to score, with Porter muscling his way in and smothering both their work. Then, I believe that Thurman would start making adjustments and tagging and outboxing Porter. Thurman's jab and footwork is going to be key. Thurman wins 8-4 while dropping Porter in the 10th. That's how I see it.
I think Thurman would probably win. Porter is game and attacks hard. He puts lots of pressure on his opponent and he hit hard with both hands to head or body in combinations. He gets reckless sometimes and leaves himself open and Broner hurt him in the last round of their fight. I think Thurman will take advantage of openings often enough to win a close fight. Either man could knock out the other if they land their best punches to the right place. This is an obvious fight that should be happening. Come on, Haymon. Start making the fights you could be making and should be making. Give us Thurman vs Porter, not Thurman vs. Collazo.
I thought after Guerrero got dropped he got up and started working inside vs Thurman and did well. I lean Thurman but it would or will be interesting to see how Thurman deals with that inside strength of Porter. Also with Thurman Power, it will be dangerous for Porter to just come forward and try to get inside on Thurman as well
Interesting match up for sure!
No idea, just saw the rumour on twitter. Apparently it could be on Showtime which is weird considering how PBC have been building these guys up.
Probably. That's Thanksgiving weekend and it's usually college ball on all those PBC networks besides Spike. Maybe NBC or CBS has an open slot in primetime?
I think it'll be close but Thurman's boxing is too good for Porter. Intangibles are in Thurman's favour, but I don't think he has the best chin or stamina - so he might make it tough.
But ultimately I think he'd win.
Thurman would have to keep his distance and catch Porter coming forward. If he's unable to do that then I could see Porter winning a very ugly/scrappy decision
Really. NBC?
No idea, just saw the rumour on twitter. Apparently it could be on Showtime which is weird considering how PBC have been building these guys up.
In the words of Floyd sr on Porter: I ain't seen that man throw a straight punch yet.
Thurman hurts him with uppercuts or straight rights. Broner hurt him and he's not a real welterweight. Thurman via ko. Probably gets another hematoma lol
I don't think Broner hurt him, it was a light knockdown, his legs and reaction was fine when he got up. Porter fought guys in the amateurs who are now light heavyweights and cruiserweights, he can take a punch man, the only way Thurman stops him is with a single shot, if he walks into something big. But I'm almost certain this one goes the distance.
In the words of Floyd sr on Porter: I ain't seen that man throw a straight punch yet.
Thurman hurts him with uppercuts or straight rights. Broner hurt him and he's not a real welterweight. Thurman via ko. Probably gets another hematoma lol