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With both guys confirming that they're in negotiation to make the fight for late November, I don't see how this one doesn't get finalised.
So how does everyone see the fight going? I'll try and break it down the best I can. For starters, I think the fight may disappoint in terms of action, Porter will try and get on the inside of Thurman and Thurman will be forced to use his feet, he can't fight in the pocket. He likes to load up on his punches and generate maximum power, to do that he obviously needs space and in the pocket, there is no space. He doesn't throw short punches and suffocates at close range.
The problem is though, although Porter is very strong on the inside, a lot of the work he does isn't clean. But he could still outwork Thurman in the pocket on activity alone. Anyway, I think he should start off trying to box with Keith, contrary to popular opinion, I think Porter is an underrated boxer, his jab is very sharp and effective when he uses it and doubles up on it, he's got good feet, fast hands etc. If he sees that he can't box with Keith, then maybe try roughing him up and outworking him as a plan B. Also it's a bonus for Porter that Thurman doesn't clinch, he will use his feet to keep the distance but Porter has quick feet himself so he can definitely keep up with Thurman.
I see this fight going the distance for sure, Porter has a solid chin and a good engine, he can go hard for 12 rounds. I think it'll be very close and competitive throughout and the winner will have to go through hell.
I might have to make one of those youtube videos and do a full breakdown when the fight is official
So how does everyone see the fight going? I'll try and break it down the best I can. For starters, I think the fight may disappoint in terms of action, Porter will try and get on the inside of Thurman and Thurman will be forced to use his feet, he can't fight in the pocket. He likes to load up on his punches and generate maximum power, to do that he obviously needs space and in the pocket, there is no space. He doesn't throw short punches and suffocates at close range.
The problem is though, although Porter is very strong on the inside, a lot of the work he does isn't clean. But he could still outwork Thurman in the pocket on activity alone. Anyway, I think he should start off trying to box with Keith, contrary to popular opinion, I think Porter is an underrated boxer, his jab is very sharp and effective when he uses it and doubles up on it, he's got good feet, fast hands etc. If he sees that he can't box with Keith, then maybe try roughing him up and outworking him as a plan B. Also it's a bonus for Porter that Thurman doesn't clinch, he will use his feet to keep the distance but Porter has quick feet himself so he can definitely keep up with Thurman.
I see this fight going the distance for sure, Porter has a solid chin and a good engine, he can go hard for 12 rounds. I think it'll be very close and competitive throughout and the winner will have to go through hell.
I might have to make one of those youtube videos and do a full breakdown when the fight is official
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