Comments Thread For: Sebastian Fundora-Keith Thurman officially back on for March 28

[TheOneAboveAll]

Not sure why there is so much negative opinion about this fight. I think this is going to be a great style matchup, and one the actually favors Thurman. Yes, he's old and inactive (the worst combination in boxing), but Thurman isn't close to being physically shot. Yes, his last couple fights have been against B and C- level fighters, but Thurman looked spry, sharp and confident in both (completely schooled current champ Barrios and then did what he should have done against Jarvis). Not many fighters have his ring IQ, command of range or fight with their eyes wide open in the pocket, so I think he's really going to give Fundora a surprise. In fact, I'm picking the upset. One Time by TKO8.

[Coverdale]

Not sure why there is so much negative opinion about this fight.

I won't speak for anyone else but with me it's because 154lbs is the sport's hottest division and Thurman is nowhere near deserving this shot when there are much more attractive fights to make.

[DeeMoney]

True.

However if he wins, He walks into the hall of fame.

Is this real? Not mocking your post, just a legit question.

I always liked Thurman alright, but between injuries and layoffs never felt he reached that level of being a HOF- no long reign in one division, no plethora of big name W's (though a few good ones), no large collection of belts, no history of being avoided or controversial losses to justify the lacking resume.
He looked good with the eye test, but I never felt he looked HOF good. Is this the general feel that he is a HOFer?

As an aside, I don't know if the IBHOF is as watered down as some make it out to be, at least compared to other sports HOFs based in North America.

[Spray_resistant]

Thurman takes his lumps in the court of public opinion, but I'm excited to see him fight again.

i realize he may get lit up, or have his liver imploded again, but If there is any fight where his kind of bombs can land, it's probably this matchup.

Fair enough, I expect Thurman to get broken down and stopped but he'll have some opportunities here to wing some hard hooks with his whole body in them.