I don't understand the dismay fellas, this is EXACTLY the sort of return fight that I expected. Especially, since the opponent was a last minute stand in for an already sub-mediocre journeyman.
Sure, it may have been nice to see Pricey get his feet wet, but under the circumstances, dipping his big toe in the pool is what we'll have to settle for. As long as the depth of his opposition increases to at least moderate domestic level the next time out there should be no worries.
His people should just concern themselves with keeping him as busy as possible against a series of opponents of varying styles that are capable of giving him rounds for the next year or so. Then, after six-eight such bouts, they should step things up to a sink or swim fight.
For a guy that began his career at featherweight, Guerrero's done some very impressive things at welterweight & he deserves mad credit. But, let's keep in mind that he's never been much of a banger & hasn't scored a win inside the distance in five years. Not since he was campaining at lightweight. So, I doubt very much that Thurman's going to feel the need to stick & move a whole lot with him. Much less "run" from him.
While it was an interesting tactic for him to try in order to draw out the slick, safety first Bungu, I doubt there'll be a repeat of it next month. Especially with it being the main event on boxing's return to prime time network television for the first time in decades. So, I'm sure Thurman will want to be impressive & not risk stinking the joint out.
I expect him to come forward & throw shots with bad intentions hoping to be the first fighter to finish Guerrero. And we know that "The Ghost" sure isn't about to lay on the ropes & make it easy for him, so it should be a damned good scrap.