Comments Thread For: Thurman To Crawford: Be Real, Send Contract, Watch Me Sign It

[James Hunt]

All PBC guys are just playing games (and stalling). This "send the contract" is just BS. Though it's also true if Hearn was Bud's promoter multiple contracts would've already been there, not just one.

[tokon]

Thurman sort of says he wants Crawford but not next?
It's probably a better fight than Crawford- Brook but I'm not convinced Thurman would take it. Top Rank calling him on it is probably the only way Thurman gets a title shot anytime soon though.

[Thuglife Nelo]

Thurman is the longest and most devoted player in the PBC stable, basically he and Danny built it, along with Wilder..

Wilder's down.
Swift was supposed to KO Redkach.
Williams wasn't supposed to lose to Rosario.

Haymon is a very persuasive businessman and I'm starting to believe what many have said before, that Al definitely gives stipends behind the scenes, and that's his business to do so. Insecure measures to insure his brand maintains stability along with trust. Is there anything wrong with that? that's what's up for debate.

but what does Thurman give to Crawford if he has no belt. Thurman wants that rematch with Pac, more because of the PAY. But how does Haymon evaluate what Thurman wants? To give Pac another substantial guarantee and PPV in order for Pac to want another rematch for the guy he just beat? Pac can make a premium anywhere. Plus Pac knows if Thurman goes for broke, Manny can get caught since Keith has a very similar looping hook when he whales his shots, once upon a time...

Therefore, it would seem like Pac would rather RISK an even bigger payday over at DAZN vs Mikey Garcia. I just tend to see Pac go this route, and Pac could get industry affiliates to convince him that its the better option.

With Keith knowing all that, Haymon proposes a substantial stipend, win or lose, to go fight Crawford on ESPN+. At the same, Haymon guarantees future filler fights with premiums for whatever future holds. Swift, Porter, why would Thurman fight them again? This is the conundrum between the PBC Welterweights. They know this, and they just have to play their part for whatever Haymon schedules. Sure they get their million dollar pays, but their hunger is limited.

Depending on Keith injuries, I think Thurman and Crawford go the distance in a possible SD favoring Crawford. Benavidez' upper torso and power is not as strong as Keith, and Keith CAN if wants walk you down too, as he did to Swift. Keith got a strong high guard, we saw it against elites including Pac. Crawford likes to throw combinations to high guard pushers, and it could be what several counter punchers would look for.

[IceTrayDaGang]

the same crawford fans who was just hyping him up a few days ago talking about pbc fighters are ducking him are now trashing thurman for calling crawford out? lol..

[IceTrayDaGang]

All PBC guys are just playing games (and stalling). This "send the contract" is just BS. Though it's also true if Hearn was Bud's promoter multiple contracts would've already been there, not just one.

so all pbc fighters are just stalling by telling crawford to send the contract???

but crawford mention in an interview that he would love to fight spence, pacquiao and danny, and yall ran with that lmao!!

pbc guys on the other hand is actually telling crawford to send the contract over but yet they're the one stalling? lmao.

[LetOutTheCage]

Would be a great fight if it could get made

[Mister Wolf]

If he isn't willing to fight Crawford next what's the point of running his mouth. Tired of this cripple.

[Bigchip]

You know, I thought people on this post were smarter than this. I mean I reeeeallllyyy gave you guys too much credit.

Historically, Keith Thurman Jr has been a guy who does a lot of talking.

If you really believe what this guy is saying, then you haven’t been following Keith Thurman Jr as much as you should have.

This guy got you fooled again with his psychobabble and you fall for it once again.

Didn’t you learn your lesson when he b.s.’ed his way through the Spence Jr stuff? Wasn’t that the big fight all the pbc fans wanted to see? He still gets a pass for that one huh?

Well Keith, it’s “down the line a couple years” now. The best time to catch Spence Jr would be now.

What’s it gonna be ponytail?

[hitmanjosh]

This MF is so full of himself!

I would pick all champions over THURMAN ass, remember how he use to try and bate Mayweather now he begging for a dam fight. I would also pick Ortiz over him that kid can punch and is sharp, Thurman should just retire in my opinion he’s not relevant at all.

[rickJen]

This is a far easier fight to make compared to the Spence/Crawford fight.
I've never heard Thurman talk about being on the wrong side of the street,
fight had to make financial sense first, Crawford needs me more
than he needs me, and all that senseless crap Spence is spouting.