Keith Thurman vs Diego Chaves 2013–07–27

[BafanaBafana]

1) Are you kidding me? Watch that fight again and please tell me that Berto didn't look like he gassed HARD, and was well on his way of getting KO'd. Do you know how to watch boxing, or does it just fit your agenda to say that Zaveck was in more trouble than Berto? If you've watched enough boxing, you'd realize the momentum was shifting in Zaveck's favor, and Berto was getting hit WAY more than he should've. With Berto's track record, anyone with half a brain cell could tell he was gonna be in trouble if the fight hadn't been stopped due to cuts.

2) WTF are you smoking? He had an adrenaline dump during the fight, but then got his 2nd wind, and kept his foot on the gas. I believe Max Kellerman was the commentator, and he was pointing out how impressive it was for Thurman to still be landing shots with conviction throughout the whole fight, and didn't think he could do that.

Okay, I get you now. Zaveck is an elite A level fighter who was pitching a shutout against ATG Bumto until he was controversially stopped in the fifth round even though Bumto had hardly landed a punch on him. And Thurman's 12 round UD over Zaveck was a masterclass reflective of a true Top 3 P4P fighter in the making.

[BUNGALOWS]

Okay, I get you now. Zaveck is an elite A level fighter who was pitching a shutout against ATG Bumto until he was controversially stopped in the fifth round even though Bumto had hardly landed a punch on him. And Thurman's 12 round UD over Zaveck was a masterclass reflective of a true Top 3 P4P fighter in the making.

THANK YOU!!!

Nah, but for real. I think it's a case of you not giving Thurman enough credit for his win over Zaveck, and hyping up Berto's "stoppage" over Zaveck a bit too much.

[Doctor_Tenma]

Okay, I get you now. Zaveck is an elite A level fighter who was pitching a shutout against ATG Bumto until he was controversially stopped in the fifth round even though Bumto had hardly landed a punch on him. And Thurman's 12 round UD over Zaveck was a masterclass reflective of a true Top 3 P4P fighter in the making.

These fighters that cover up like that, it's hard to look good against them. We seen Martinez go through it, Fortuna not too long ago went through that. Thurman in my opinion looked impressive.

[BafanaBafana]

These fighters that cover up like that, it's hard to look good against them. We seen Martinez go through it, Fortuna not too long ago went through that. Thurman in my opinion looked impressive.

I'll hold off the hype until he fights a Devon Alexander, Bradley, Marquez, Rios, Maidana, Guerrero, etc. (A through B-) type of fighter.

For what it's worth I think he's fun to watch. He looks raw but he's still young and only has 20 fights on his resume.

[VatoMulatto]

Thurman wins. The only thing I'm worried about is his chin. How good is his chin??? Chaves can **** so this fight will tell us more about his chin. If Thurman wins convincingly then people really need to take him seriously. Hopefully Thurman is the real deal.

[Doctor_Tenma]

I'll hold off the hype until he fights a Devon Alexander, Bradley, Marquez, Rios, Maidana, Guerrero, etc. (A through B-) type of fighter.

For what it's worth I think his fun to watch. He looks raw but he's still young and only has 20 fights on his resume.

I think people are overrating where Marquez is at, I don't think he looked all that despite impressively putting Pacquiao to sleep, I think age will show itself against Tim.

I hate to put myself out there for an unproven fighter like Thurman but I see him running through a lot of fighters at 147, we'll have to wait though, agree with bold.

[BUNGALOWS]

I hate to put myself out there for an unproven fighter like Thurman but I see him running through a lot of fighters at 147, we'll have to wait though, agree with bold.

Agree. His style is a nightmare for anyone at 147. ****er than can move and has boxing skills. C'mon man.

[Doctor_Tenma]

Agree. His style is a nightmare for anyone at 147. ****er than can move and has boxing skills. C'mon man.

That's what makes him dangerous, he knows how to stay out of trouble with his movement, then he explodes with combinations.

[BUNGALOWS]

That's what makes him dangerous, he knows how to stay out of trouble with his movement, then he explodes with combinations.

Yep. I normally never get behind someone that's so raw, and inexperienced, but I just see something in Thurman that's rare. You can't exploit this kid, even if you're a crafty fighter. He can move too, and has a much better than "punchers' chance" against you.

He's not your normal ****er. Sky's the limit for this kid.

P.S. His workrate is a big reason to get behind this kid. He can keep a pace, and that's very important for a boxer/puncher.

[FerFAL]

He's not your normal ****er. Sky's the limit for this kid.

P.S. His workrate is a big reason to get behind this kid. He can keep a pace, and that's very important for a boxer/puncher.

Based on what exactly?
Jesus Christ, talk about hype. Lets see:
*Boxing skills? Nope, at least not yet. He ****s a bit, jumps around but nothing to write home about.
*Speed? Not really.
*How about defense? Nope, you can throw a dead cat and it still lands on his face.
*How about power? He landed on Zaveck during all 12 rounds, he did, Zaveck is no Floyd Mayweather Jr., yet he didnt hurt him nor did he KO him in spite of a 1st round kidney shot that should have been the end of him.

He's got no significant KO power in those punched, other than puffing like Maria Sharapova with each punch.
He's no normal ****er for sure, because he's hardly a ****er at all with the punching power he's shown so far, KO nobodies and failing to KO the first guy that somewhat knows how to keep his hands up during a fight.
FerFAL