Roach: Keith Thurman is too slow for Pacquiao

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  1. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Freddie said that Thurman is too slow for Pac, actually stated that Thurman is as slow as "Heinz Ketchup". Wouldn't Keith Thurman very likely be one of the 3 or 4 fastest guys Pac has ever fought?

    Discuss............
     
  2. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    He`s not as fast as Floyd was and his reflexes are pretty bad, his counter punching isn`t as quick as Barrera`s was either. Hatton had faster feet when moving into a fighter but didn`t get a chance to use that tactic when Manny clocked him. Mosley in his prime was faster than Thurman, but may have slowed a lot by the time Manny dominated him.
     
  3. Paranoid Android

    Paranoid Android Manny Pacquiao — The Thurmanator banned Full Member

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    Freddie Roach is an idiot. He needs to shut up. Thurman doesn't have blazing handspeed, but it's above average.
     
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    SpeedKills Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Im waiting for the media workout, at least.
     
  5. chacal

    chacal F*** the new normal Full Member

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    Yes. Because this kangaroo australian teacher was faster than thurman, isnt it?
     
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    22JM Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He also said Pacquiao was going to beat Mayweather, and bet two houses that Cotto was going to knock Canelo out and the list goes on....
     
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  7. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Thing is Thurman has been injured the past 2-3 years unless he was completely bullshitting to duck Spence. He looked awful against Josesito, Thurman tries to claim he looked awful for one round, but he got his ass kicked for 3-4 rounds, though he did clearly win. Thurman is rusty af and doesn't have Horn's awkward style. Thurman 2016 is a clear favorite in a competitive match to beat this 40 year old Pacquiao, but this Thurman is a major question mark. That's why the fight is so intriguing for me.
     
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  8. chacal

    chacal F*** the new normal Full Member

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    I agree that Thurman is not in his peak, not at all, he's rusty as hell.

    But man, this thurman is still better than the australian teacher, hence, he can win with no problem. I don't see thurman losing this fight, tbh. I could be completely wrong, ofc, it wouldnt be the first time, we will see.
     
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  9. 22JM

    22JM Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Roach probably knows Pacquiao is going to be roided up that's why he's so confident
     
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    Paranoid Android Manny Pacquiao — The Thurmanator banned Full Member

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    Roach predicts Pacquiao KOs for every fight. Where you been, son?

    And for the record, every opposing trainer claims their guy is gonna KO Pacquiao.
     
  11. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    The Australian substitute teacher's style was just hell for Pac. He beat him with rough house tactics and awkwardness. I'm also picking Thurman, but it's not a pick I'm confident about.
     
  12. chacal

    chacal F*** the new normal Full Member

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    Thurman, the rusty thurman I mean, is better than the substitute teacher in every single aspect of this sport. Even in the dirty tricks. There's no single aspect of this game where the substitute teacher is better than thurman, none.
     
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  13. C.J.

    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    Utter Bull Feces Name me one time Pac was ever suspected of Roids. He's a FIGHTER doesnt need em. Now your idols FlIVd Mayweather & Moonelo ??? Different story
    Both have been proven to cheat
     
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    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    That fight was as big a robbery that the Jesse James gang ever did Even the Aussie fans were booing
     
  15. 22JM

    22JM Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I know but there's no testing for this fight son...