one time really is run time these days!

[SHOOTALLCLOWNS]

listen I used to be a big fan of one time he's a guy who has skills and used tons of movement but was not afraid of going for the knock out. thurman hasn't had a knock out since washed up collazo four years ago and that was more so collazo quitting on his stool. combine the fact he took off two years for what seems like minor injuries like an elbow/hand problem yes I know he had surgery still two years was too much and a change in his fighting personality where he now thinks he's sweet pea has turned me off. what about you guys?

[Heavyhands420]

I agree. He made his name he has because of his power. Now he seems afraid to go toe to toe and mix it up on the inside. He ran from josesito for christs sake. His defense is no where near pretty or fun to watch like mayweather or lomachenko. Now he is claiming he is the champ and gets to cherry pick. He has only beaten 2 top tier fighters and now seems scared to face Crawford or spence and is chasing a paydaywith pacquiao. He not the same fighter

[Mushashi]

Run time soon to be bum time

[ramplamp]

He has always been a boring watch. The moment he feels the least bit of danger, he goes into defensive mode and uses his legs to simply circle the ring again and again and again, only picking and choosing his spots to throw a quick combo. It is on par with Porter's head-first football style, near unwatchable for me. But at least Porter is a likable guy, whereas Keith comes off like a delusional narcissist who badmouths far more accomplished fighters like Floyd and Manny.

[GhostofDempsey]

You do realize Thurman threw 899 punches and landed 247 right? I can see being put off if he was only throwing < 35 punches per round like Floyd or Broner, but he was very active while using his footwork to outland Lopez.

[SHOOTALLCLOWNS]

You do realize Thurman threw 899 punches and landed 247 right? I can see being put off if he was only throwing < 35 punches per round like Floyd or Broner, but he was very active while using his footwork to outland Lopez.

true but he used to much footwork all that backing up side to side movement gave lopez confidence if keith went toe to toe in the center of the ring he stops lopez he just didn't want to risk it. keith almost got knocked out anyway lol

[filup79]

You do realize Thurman threw 899 punches and landed 247 right? I can see being put off if he was only throwing < 35 punches per round like Floyd or Broner, but he was very active while using his footwork to outland Lopez.

He threw 899 punches but 527 of them were jabs he through out there and only landed 79 of them. Josesito threw 156 jabs in contrast. Both through around the same number of power punches though.

[alexguiness]

I think Keith realized that at the elite level his power just wasn't as huge as the hype.

He is a runner on defense, mainly because i believe he believes that is a low risk option compared to staying in the pocket too long or holding / spoiling.

He changed his style because he had to stay competitive, so a smart decision if you like.

[uppercut510]

fighting smarter always makes fans angry,

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fighting smarter always makes fans angry,

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