Is Keith Thurman's power overrated?

[Gods We Faked]

More so by his detractors who lump him into the category of crude brawler whose biggest asset is power. He's a good puncher, but his skill allows him to land the punches which lead to most of his KOs.

[John Locke]

I think he hits harder than Maidana but not GGG and Kovalev. The thing with Thurman is he can punch going backwards. Most big punchers can't punch on the backfoot.

[Bullrider]

I think he's going to fight Roberto Garcia next.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Thurman

Which means fans will be speculating about his skills and power for a long time. There will always be a huge question mark on his back till he gets in the ring with at least a mid level name.

[Weebler I]

He's a big puncher, but not a concussive puncher that will have you out cold like GGG, Matthysse, Kovalev.. or even Maidana.

Difference between Thurman and those guys is none of them can fight on the backfoot whereas KT can throw bombs while moving around the ring.

Edit: Truth beat me to it

[jqSide]

Alexander has a good chin and would be a good test for Thurman.