Comments Thread For: Pacquiao Steps Away From Rematch, Horn To Defend on 11/12

[Combat Talk Radio]

Geez bubba, give it a rest. Next you'll be saying this lucky fixed fight gift winner is an ATG. LOL!!!!!

ATG? Nah. But I tell what I do know:

[kilojay505]

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[joesaiditstrue]

He might beat Spence but it wouldn't be easy. I doubt he can beat Thurman.

everything I've seen from Keith, he's 75-80% athleticism and 20-25% boxing acumen

whereas Crawford is around 50/50. I just don't think Keith is cerebral enough to beat a guy like Crawford, Spence might be a more difficult fight but I still think Crawford out-thinks both of those guys

you rarely see Keith set guys up for later in the fight like Crawford does, the kid is incredibly advanced

[HarvardBlue]

everything I've seen from Keith, he's 75-80% athleticism and 20-25% boxing acumen

whereas Crawford is around 50/50. I just don't think Keith is cerebral enough to beat a guy like Crawford, Spence might be a more difficult fight but I still think Crawford out-thinks both of those guys

you rarely see Keith set guys up for later in the fight like Crawford does, the kid is incredibly advanced

I don't totally disagree with your assessment of both of them except I would probably give Thurman a little higher percentage in boxing acumen. The difference will be Thurman's size. Thurman is smart enough to use his size advantage. If everything is equal or close to being equal I would go with the bigger guy. It would a fun fight to watch because I think they're both highly skilled with Crawford being the better of the two.

[joesaiditstrue]

I don't totally disagree with your assessment of both of them except I would probably give Thurman a little higher percentage in boxing acumen. The difference will be Thurman's size. Thurman is smart enough to use his size advantage. If everything is equal or close to being equal I would go with the bigger guy. It would a fun fight to watch because I think they're both highly skilled with Crawford being the better of the two.

I wouldn't bet on the fight because I wouldn't be 100% confident that I'd win my money back lol, but I'd pick Crawford

I just didn't like what I saw in the Diego Chaves fight, ever since then I really don't see him as much as a technical boxer as I once did

[spenz]

Well then perfect opportunity for Top Rank to put in crawford and steal that belt then come 2018 fight with pacman and a chance to solidify his name. If he beats pacman with no controversy whatsoever then his stock will skyrocket.

[HarvardBlue]

I wouldn't bet on the fight because I wouldn't be 100% confident that I'd win my money back lol, but I'd pick Crawford

I just didn't like what I saw in the Diego Chaves fight, ever since then I really don't see him as much as a technical boxer as I once did

It's funny you mention the Chaves fight because that's the fight that sold me on him. He was in with a guy who was obviously better than advertised. He had to dig deep to get the win. That fight and the Garcia fight more than convince me. He might have technical issues but he's fundamental enough and has the character to find a way to win fights. You're right though, you can't be 100% on either one of them against each other.

Btw, I think Thurman would struggle if he went up to 154.

[WholeSoul75]

Pac's story to the top vs this gift horn got. I wouldn't want to break bread with him either.

[alexguiness]

Horn is horrible and Manny should just retire.

[KillaMane26]

Top Rank if smart would feed Horn to TC which would raise his stock automatically since Horn is the guy who supposedly beat Manny Pacquiao.

Then make Pacquiao vs Crawford regardless of outcome (unless TC got koed) would be a win/win