Comments Thread For: Tim Tszyu vs. Keith Thurman: PBC on Prime PPV Official For March 30

[dan-b]

According to Mike Coppinger "the WBO declined to sanction the bout, so it will take place at a 155-pound catchweight without the title on the line, sources said."

So, the catch-weight seems like a byproduct of the WBO declining to sanction the fight. I don't know why it has to be at 155 if they aren't sanctioning it. I'm sure there is some ****** reason or another.

I think if Tszyu were to lose a fight at the 154lb limit the title would become vacant. There may be another reason, I might look at the rules when I can stomach negotiating the WBO's horrible website.

[dan-b]

People can hate on illegal streaming, but without it all interest in the sport would die. That’s a solid fight card but not even close to a ppv.

Illegal streaming is low grade behaviour in my opinion. "I don't want to pay but don't have anything better do with my life either."

[Roadblock]

Good match up

How is that possible based on the form going into the fight and injury history of Thurman, everybody thinks old Thurman this ain't even the Manny Thurman, he went the distance with Barrios at 147 who was stopped by Davis at 140, do the maths with Keith going up a weight and it doesn't look like a good matchup, interesting but Tim is red hot favourite in what should be a very clear win with maybe Thurman having some moments in the first few rounds.

[jackblack008]

Good match up

[Tag, You're Hit]

Has anybody heard who the Amazon broadcast team and/or production team is going to be? I hope they get some really good people and production value. If they took the whole Showtime team I'd be happy, though I'd rather Paulie return than Abner, but he's hooked up with Probox. Jim Lampley is still out there. Max Kellerman started getting on my nerves, though.

[dan-b]

Reportedly he was paid a handsome step-aside fee, which is why he refused to answer any questions related to a step-aside fee when asked about it after his last fight.

Why do the WBA allow it though? They already granted Romero an "injury exception".

[dan-b]

So, is Barroso going to get a second (deserved) shot at scalping Rolly, or not?

This is the main question I want answered.

[dan-b]

Makes you wonder whats the point in the top contenders at the weight paying sanctioning fees and bothering with eliminators when the champ defends against an inactive former welterweight champ thats not only not in the top 15 but never competed at the weight

Try reading the article before commenting. It's a non-title fight.

The main event will see the former unified world champion Thurman, a long-time stalwart at welterweight, take his first crack at the super welterweight division as he faces the undefeated reigning WBO 154-pound World Champion Tszyu in a 12-round non-title showdown

[MulaKO]

True I just locked PBC to Haymon,,,, Floyd I didn't count I don't listen to Floyds ramblings.

Lol
He is PBC
Maybe just a parrot but ……

[dan-b]

now he magically gets another title shot at 154?

The article says it's a non-title fight. Always worth reading before firing off a lot of comments.

The main event will see the former unified world champion Thurman, a long-time stalwart at welterweight, take his first crack at the super welterweight division as he faces the undefeated reigning WBO 154-pound World Champion Tszyu in a 12-round non-title showdown