Keith Thurman vs Chris Algieri

[The Problem Child]

VERY interesting now that I think about it, at least the uncaged version of Algieri that fought Khan. I believe Khan's experience and boxing pedigree edged Algieri but I'm not so sure Thurman has that same experience and pedigree to do the same.

HOWEVER, I'd rather see Thurman fight an ESTABLISHED fighter, you know what I mean. Enough of IF type fighters, it's time to see him against guys who you know will bring a guaranteed challenge.

[Eastcoast]

I'd rather see Thurman take out his aggravation on Berto.

[soul_survivor]

I also thought the same. His jab could spell huge problems adding in his ability to apply pressure which seems to be embedded into an effective gameplan conjured up by Jackson.

Then again there is Keith Thurmans boxing ability and footwork that could counter Algieri and more importantly he can hurt him badly neutralising any plans he has.

Yes, Thurman's power is a major issue in this one but I'm not sure how often he gets through to Algieir. We tend to forget just how big at the weight the guy is, so tall and rangy too. It's why Khan, a superior fighter to Thurman, struggled so much.

Thurman has a punchers chance but it's a step in the right direction for Thurman. He needs to start fighting some live bodies now.

[boliodogs]

Thurman's weaknesses seem to be a fear of getting hit hard and not being able to take punishment. Since Algieri is a light puncher he is no threat to Thurman. Algieri is not too hard to knock down but he always gets up so far. I voted Thurman by UD because he is much better than Algieri and he can punch with both hands.

[BostonGuy]

Where the **** is Chris Algieri? After a very exciting performance against Amir Khan last summer, he seems to have fallen off the map? There's tons of great matchups with him against some of other top welters. Rios-Algieri, Bradley-Algieri, Thurman-Algieri? Yes, please

[joseph5620]

Algieri likely beats Thurman based on size and activity.

LOL Yeah right. Algieri has never beaten a single ranked legitimate welterweight.