After all the controversy this week, do you look at this matchup any different?
I always felt Thurman had the style to beat Spence just wasn't consistent enough to pull it off.
So since people believe Spence was fearful of Manny speed etc. do you think Thurman beats him who lost a split decision to Pac
I understand but was wondering who such people were. It would be good to call them out personally.
PACfanboys along with Anti PBC guys
I don't expect nothing less from the Pac fanboys...but the anti pbc guys are actual boxing fans who will go along with anything to discredit pbc fighters undermining their own Boxing IQ smh
Who knows with those two?
Thurman’s shoulder will likely fck up again when ever he fights.
Spence either needs to retire or hope to never get hit in the eye area again.
I say it’s 50-50.
Hand, shoulder, eye, knee injuries, no matter what modern surgery you get for them, WILL come back again in boxing.
This thread was obviously aimed at the people claiming Spence is ducking Manny or faked a eye injury.
So i was wondering if they favor Thurman now.....
I understand but was wondering who such people were. It would be good to call them out personally.
They have the same best wins. Porter and Danny.
If Thurman came back motivated ( I doubt), it would be tough fight to call.[/QUOTE
But that was then, this is now. Which makes predicting a present outcome based on past outcomes so tricky.
I always thought Thurman beats Spence.
Unfortunately I'm not sure if Keith is still really in it. If he comes back in form he takes Spence, but if he's not in top form or close to it Spence will wear him down.
I haven't ever been that impressed with Spence. He's big for the weight. His high work rate and style help that. I don't see a ton of technical skill, but a good jab and the constant wearing down of his opponents works for him. I just think Keith is too clever and catches him. Spence hasn't eaten a punch from someone like Keith yet, I don't have a lot of faith in his chin. Even less now.
I just don’t think Thurman’s heart is in the game anymore. I’m sure he’s up for getting paid but I think the fire has gone out.
Thurman lost the fire after the DSG fight. That was his last hurrah so to speak. He would sign on the dotted line and probably lose then have another surgery to make an excuse.
Thurman is done. he is not hungry anymore, seems he enjoys family life. He probably made enough money for himself, he would maybe just come back for Pacquiao rematch.
I would not say he is done, but there was a distinct change in his drive 'Soon as he got with his woman, nothing wrong with that' But it as clear to me.
Thurman for me has been a decent fighter and champion. Just goes to show? There are different levels of mentality in the game.
Some fighters do not let everyday relationships or life matters get in the way of fighting. Very few fighters, Floyd Mayweather, Bernard Hopkins, Carl Froch, Joe Calzaghe probably even Roy Jones Junior 'Although he was in the wars near the end of his career, his passion and drive never deviated'.
I thought that Deontay Wilder had gone the same way as Kieth Thurman, but he looks to have really increased is intensity this past year or so etc
Now that the vase has been dropped and Humpty Dumpty had to be pieced together.. Don't think he's the same.
I say in the past both Thurman and Spence are equal. Now that Spence is shattered to bits.
Signs of not being the same. Slurring while talking. I noticed that. Torn Retina, that will make him fight differently. It will linger in his mind if he gets hit hard. He might tear it, thus affect his game.
So I don't think Spence will ever be the same.
So I give the edge to Thurman. You can heal bones, cracked ribs, but infusing back a torn retina and an apparent slurring that can be caused by an internal brain issue.. Those are serious fighter issues.. Career ending even..
Thurman wins.
Spence couldn`t chop Mikey Garcia.
Tough call man. Thurman is no joke, he takes the punches pretty well.
Wat???
Manny, Josesito Lopez, and Luis Collazo ALL had Thurman literally RUNNING around the ring from body shots.
Spence stops Keith and I think Tank does too
Thurman has a glass body. Spence chops him up
Hell I think Tank Davis beats Thurman
I feel so let down that it's even up to debate ( Tank) Thurman a power punching boxer with good feet.
He went from one time, to no time, to outta time... Smh.
Thurman has a glass body. Spence chops him up
Hell I think Tank Davis beats Thurman
Spence couldn`t chop Mikey Garcia.
Tough call man. Thurman is no joke, he takes the punches pretty well.
Years ago Thurman was something like Spence. he was unbeaten welterweight champion, seen as the big star on this sites.
Right now, he is forgotten, fans laugh when they hear his name.
What happened? Nothing special, he lost to Pacquiao and retired.
Well, Spence somehow found the way to withdraw before he would lose to old Pac.
But, my point is, fans will forget Spence very fast just like they don`t care about Thurman anymore.
Neither Thurman nor Spence were ever as good as their media hype. Both guys are GOOD fighters but not GREAT let alone HOF or ATG
After all the controversy this week, do you look at this matchup any different?
I always felt Thurman had the style to beat Spence just wasn't consistent enough to pull it off.
So since people believe Spence was fearful of Manny speed etc. do you think Thurman beats him who lost a split decision to Pac
Thurman has a glass body. Spence chops him up
Hell I think Tank Davis beats Thurman
Who has recently favoured Thurman over Spence? Anyway, that's good for a laugh, dumb thread.
They have the same best wins. Porter and Danny.
If Thurman came back motivated ( I doubt), it would be tough fight to call.
Years ago Thurman was something like Spence. he was unbeaten welterweight champion, seen as the big star on this sites.
Right now, he is forgotten, fans laugh when they hear his name.
What happened? Nothing special, he lost to Pacquiao and retired.
Well, Spence somehow found the way to withdraw before he would lose to old Pac.
But, my point is, fans will forget Spence very fast just like they don`t care about Thurman anymore.
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