Thurman vs Porter prediction/breakdown

[Pechorin]

So, Bradley vs. Alexander II; great, can't wait. No, good stuff, really. Now hopefully we can get another match from two other top welterweights.

[MasterPlan]

No idea, just saw the rumour on twitter. Apparently it could be on Showtime which is weird considering how PBC have been building these guys up.

Probably. That's Thanksgiving weekend and it's usually college ball on all those PBC networks besides Spike. Maybe NBC or CBS has an open slot in primetime?

[sicko]

I thought after Guerrero got dropped he got up and started working inside vs Thurman and did well. I lean Thurman but it would or will be interesting to see how Thurman deals with that inside strength of Porter. Also with Thurman Power, it will be dangerous for Porter to just come forward and try to get inside on Thurman as well

Interesting match up for sure!

[boliodogs]

I think Thurman would probably win. Porter is game and attacks hard. He puts lots of pressure on his opponent and he hit hard with both hands to head or body in combinations. He gets reckless sometimes and leaves himself open and Broner hurt him in the last round of their fight. I think Thurman will take advantage of openings often enough to win a close fight. Either man could knock out the other if they land their best punches to the right place. This is an obvious fight that should be happening. Come on, Haymon. Start making the fights you could be making and should be making. Give us Thurman vs Porter, not Thurman vs. Collazo.

[Imatroll]

I'm still not buying the Thurman hype. Porter by KO

[_original_]

I think the early rounds would be really messy and hard to score, with Porter muscling his way in and smothering both their work. Then, I believe that Thurman would start making adjustments and tagging and outboxing Porter. Thurman's jab and footwork is going to be key. Thurman wins 8-4 while dropping Porter in the 10th. That's how I see it.

[dan_cov]

I think Thurman gets bulldozed.
A good, very rugged and seasoned pro vs a good amateur.

Porter will get inside and rough Thurman up. He has no inside game and is clearly hates being crowded, he gets flustered and panics when the fight isn't at his preferred distance at his pace. Anything other than a static punchbag in Chavez or Zaveck and he looks uncomfortable.

I also Porter's boxing has come on a bit he is seen as a caveman but he can box a little.

I see Porter falling behind early but coming on strong and wearing Thurman down doing outworking him enough to overcome the deficit maybe a late stoppage as I don't feel Thurman is all that durable or hard to hit.

[b00g13man]

I'll go with Thurman close. Let's up it actually happens.

[John Locke]

I'm told we'll be seeing @keithfthurmanjr vs. @ShowtimeShawnP on @SHOsports on Dec. 12. Bring it on! #boxing

— Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) October 7, 2015

Fight is pretty much official. Any more predictions/breakdowns are welcome.

[Mr.Fantastic]

I like Thurman and a fan but I have a feeling dude is going to run vs Porter.