Comments Thread For: Manny Pacquiao-Keith Thurman: Afterthoughts

[lacson]

The fight was very good and much closer than many are claiming. We are mesmerized by the fact that a legendary fighter performed very well against an undefeated champion. But to watch the fight 2 or 3 times, the fight was highly competitive, and the only clearly dominating rounds by Manny were 1,2, and 10. The judges obviously gave the close rounds to Manny as well. But when facing a legend like Manny, Keith was not only facing the icon, but the mystique as well. To get a draw he would of had to win 10 rounds. I don’t have a problem with the results, but the commentators were biased and did a poor job. By no means did Manny outclass Keith. Keith did a great job. If it was any other opponent, with that performance, the outcome could have been in his favor. It was a great fight at an elite level. But at this point, I don’t see either beating Spence or Crawford. I think Manny will end up fighting Mikey or Danny next. I see Keith fighting either AB or Ugas.

I think you got it wrong. It’s the other way around. They gave Pacquiao the rounds he dominated which iare 1-5 and 10 and they gave every close ones to Thurman. I gave Thurman 3 rounds that he was able to squeak out.

[NCBoxingPro]

"Under the PBC umbrella, Danny Garcia is without a dance partner. Pacquiao-Garcia could be every bit as entertaining as the Thurman fight and would be another quality younger foe who would run Pacquiao hard."

I think Al Haymon should make Garcia vs. Garcia in the fall, and Manny should fight the winner in 2020! As far as Keith "Once Upon a Time" Thurman, I think he should consider fighting Terrence Crawford! Bob would pay him nicely, because Crawford desperately needs a Top 5 opponent! Keith could cash out with Bud, and go home to his beautiful wife, and maybe even become an analyst for FOX or SHO!

Only problem is if he fights Terrence Crawford in his next fight then he'll be 0 for 2. I guess we could call him 2 times at that point.

[Roadblock]

Keefe did a heck of a job. He was doing everything to defeat a lefty especially with a straight right. After being knocked down in the beginning and getting hurt by that body shot he just kept fighting like a champion. He could have easily taken the Floyd route with jab and grab or run around but he stood his ground and exchanged. This was a great fight. The kind that Pacquiao likes because he says it makes people happy.

No doubting Keiths will to win, but speed kills and Mannys speed with Keiths wide slower punches set the table, was a great fight and kudos to Manny he was the better fighter.

Thurmon didnt have the footwork speed or reflex to do what Floyd did so he tried to use the only advantages he had, size and youth and that wont beat speed as we witnessed, keith was too slow for Manny.

[USMCer]

Amazed.

I had written Pacquiao off, to be honest. I wasn't interested in his fights. Figured that he's just collecting paydays along his ride into the sunset. Nope.

Pacquiao is still great.

[Mike D]

The fight was very good and much closer than many are claiming. We are mesmerized by the fact that a legendary fighter performed very well against an undefeated champion. But to watch the fight 2 or 3 times, the fight was highly competitive, and the only clearly dominating rounds by Manny were 1,2, and 10. The judges obviously gave the close rounds to Manny as well. But when facing a legend like Manny, Keith was not only facing the icon, but the mystique as well. To get a draw he would of had to win 10 rounds. I don’t have a problem with the results, but the commentators were biased and did a poor job. By no means did Manny outclass Keith. Keith did a great job. If it was any other opponent, with that performance, the outcome could have been in his favor. It was a great fight at an elite level. But at this point, I don’t see either beating Spence or Crawford. I think Manny will end up fighting Mikey or Danny next. I see Keith fighting either AB or Ugas.

Yeah I agree. I was kinda shocked after to see the majority of people talking as if it was a one sided beat down. Even Spence said it was an ass whooping.

It was an extremely close, hyper competitive fight. Manny had to walk through hell to eek out the W. To me the difference was the knockdown and the body shot in the 10th that hurt Thurman.

[KayDub]

I think you got it wrong. It’s the other way around. They gave Pacquiao the rounds he dominated which iare 1-5 and 10 and they gave every close ones to Thurman. I gave Thurman 3 rounds that he was able to squeak out.

It's hard to say Pac dominated any rounds. Keith was winning the 1st rd up until the KD and the 10th he was also winning up until the body shot.

Round 2 was the most dominant round by Pac not including the KD. 3-5 were all pretty close, I think I had Keith edge one of those rounds. 6-9 were all Keith and I was convinced Keith was going to stop Pac late. That body shot changed that though.

Most rounds were very competitive.

[OverhandLeft]

A lot of people here counted Pacquiao out before the fight. That's why three days later, they still can't accept he won.

[kandule]

After the 1st round I knew ( and I’m sure Keith knew) that Thurman made a major mistake by no opting for VADA testing. PAC could’ve fought another 12 rounds

Heres my reply : PUTANG INA MO !
Please google it.

[robbyheartbaby]

I still can't believe what I saw, Manny still has incredible speed and gives unique angles. However, no hate but I saw Thurman come back pretty strong and had he not been hurt in the tenth he could have won a decision. That tenth round was clutch from Manny.

[marikudo]

The fight was very good and much closer than many are claiming. We are mesmerized by the fact that a legendary fighter performed very well against an undefeated champion. But to watch the fight 2 or 3 times, the fight was highly competitive, and the only clearly dominating rounds by Manny were 1,2, and 10. The judges obviously gave the close rounds to Manny as well. But when facing a legend like Manny, Keith was not only facing the icon, but the mystique as well. To get a draw he would of had to win 10 rounds. I don’t have a problem with the results, but the commentators were biased and did a poor job. By no means did Manny outclass Keith. Keith did a great job. If it was any other opponent, with that performance, the outcome could have been in his favor. It was a great fight at an elite level. But at this point, I don’t see either beating Spence or Crawford. I think Manny will end up fighting Mikey or Danny next. I see Keith fighting either AB or Ugas.

So, what rounds did Thurman dominate Pacquiao?