Where does Thurman go next?

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  • BigZ44
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    #11
    When active and in shape, he is still definitely a top 5 WW imo. I'd say take 1 tune-up fight, then shoot for the guys at the top again. I like the idea of Thurman vs Berto in Florida, followed by a rematch with Garcia or Porter (preferably Porter for me as I didn't have the Garcia fight close at all)

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    • RJJ-94-02=GOAT
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      #12
      Originally posted by Emon723
      Thurman should fight Ugas, it would be interesting.
      I was thinking Ugas-Lipinets, but Thurman is an interesting option also.

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        #13
        Originally posted by BigZ44
        When active and in shape, he is still definitely a top 5 WW imo. I'd say take 1 tune-up fight, then shoot for the guys at the top again. I like the idea of Thurman vs Berto in Florida, followed by a rematch with Garcia or Porter (preferably Porter for me as I didn't have the Garcia fight close at all)
        I’d still rank him top 5 solely based off last night, he still starts as a favourite against anyone outside the top 3 IMO.

        I have a feeling they could recycle Berto for him. If/when Porter loses to Spence, the rematch makes perfect sense IMO, the first one was a great fight.

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          #14
          Originally posted by Randomum
          I have a feeling Thurman's desire to fight is gone. He will retire within 6 months. Once money gets tight for him and wifey he will return in 2 years and be a shell of himself.
          I actually thought he lost some desire following the Porter fight, as he became a lot more safety first and it seemed he didn’t want to have to go to the well again.

          I thought he showed a lot of heart and desire last night though. Only time will tell I guess...

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          • noStylez
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            #15
            He went toe to toe with a legend, take a nice vacation rest up and come back strong, assuming the desire is there.

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            • ShaneMosleySr
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              #16
              He should fight Mikey Garcia.

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              • spenz
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                #17
                Thurman vs. Broner could be a nice sell fight, both have tremendous motor mouth and both have something to say about their performance against Pacquiao. They have a little beef going on. This is a good WWE ****t.

                Having said that, Broner is now heading towards the right path, which is 140-lb division which is good for him, he now can assert his skill very well and not be bothered too much with the incoming heavy missiles on his way.

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                • chirorickyp
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                  #18
                  Thurman proved he was tough especially after the body shot. He came back in the 2nd half of the fight. He should be proud of his performance. He'll be a better fighter because of this fight. He actually was able to figure Manny out and land some good shots. Have a tune up then fight Spence after Spence wins his next fight.

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