Comments Thread For: Thurman: I Had No Clue Pacquiao Fight Would Happen in 2019

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

Keith Thurman didn't know what to expect when he returned to the ring earlier this year, doing his best to remain as transparent as possible about his intentions. Even more surprising than how it felt to land-and take-that first punch in his first back back in nearly two years, was that very comeback fight leading to the biggest opportunity of his still young career.
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[RuleOfTheSpear]

Good luck Thurman. I think you're gunna need it.

[Pennsauken1]

That’s because you looked suspect against Lopez

[Boxing Scene]

That's because nothing happens for him this year. This dude is talking about 2021 for the Spence fight and praying Spence loses or moves up before he gets knocked out by him.

[johnnyblazz]

Is PBC even promoting this fight? Feels like I haven’t heard anything in weeks.

[Bronx2245]

Manny Pacquiao Will Beat Keith Thurman; Here's Why Freddie Roach Is So Confident

That’s one reason why Roach thinks Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs) will beat the undefeated Thurman (29-0, 22 KOs) when they meet on July 20 for Thurman’s welterweight title. Another reason why Pacquiao—who’s a slight +105 betting underdog and who will reportedly earn a $20 million payday—will be victorious in Roach’s eyes? The 30-year-old Thurman (a -135 favorite) is slowing down, while Pacquiao, a decade older, is still a fresh fighter.

“Thurman is definitely a good fighter, but you look at his last three fights,” Roach said. “He’s faded a little bit. He’s not doing quite as well. I’m not sure if he’s bored of the sport or if he’s not putting the hours in. You study tapes on him, and you can see the gradual slowdown. Manny is really fresh right now and is on top of his game. I don’t care how many years older Pacquiao is than Thurman. That doesn’t matter.”

Thurman, though, continues to win.

In 2016, he beat Shawn Porter by a close unanimous decision, and nine months later, he unified two of the 147-pound titles by eking out a split decision victory vs. Danny Garcia. But he then missed the next 22 months while recovering from arm injuries, and in his return to the ring last January, Thurman looked sloppy (and was badly hurt at one point) against veteran journeyman Josesito Lopez before winning by majority decision.

In Roach’s mind, that performance wasn’t the result of ring rust. It wasn’t an anomaly.

“Basically,” Roach said, “I think he’s slowing down.”

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[BeLikeWater]

The delusional mind of a pbc coward...

[Bs_king]

Pac with this win > floyd!!
But seriously, I’m excited for this fight. Although i pick pac to win, this is very dangerous. Thurman has power, speed and some iq, but his best asset is he isn’t afraid to hit the body, pacs “weakness” imo. If thurman becomes too consumed with headshots via hooks, which i expect he will, then pac beats him to the punch all day via straights. Cant wait to see how this plays.

[Eff Pandas]

Thats understandable. I still don't buy that Thurman is fighting twice in 2019.

[Southpaw010]

The Pacquiao fight is Thurmans second fight of 2019.