The real on Thurman

No thurman wanted to knock him out it got the better of him he took the risk and ofcourse he would get exposed more

Brook on the other hand had no intention of knocking porter out he wanted to survive

 

Saying Thurman is lacking in skill is borderline absurd. He looked good. He was in with a really athletic, strong, explosive fighter. He made a fight out of it and we're fortunate he did. It's silly to assume Thurman couldn't have outboxed Porter, and even if he can't, he's not a pure boxer stylist anyway. He's a boxer-puncher. And for a boxer-puncher, his angles/movement looked really good that night.

Credit where credit is due. Both of these guys looked elite as hell. It was a great exhibition of boxing skill from both parties.

 

This guy posted on another thread that Thurman 'looked like wanted to quit'.

He doesn't know what the **** he's looking at. It's all just colours and shapes to him.

 

Thurman knew his boxing ability wasn't good enough to stay away from Porter so he tried tiring him on the ropes. It seemed to work because Porter looked exhausted and didn't do **** the last few rounds. You guys who only stay in the general boxing forum dksab and it's hilarious to watch you guys who don't know anybody before Mayweather to come on here and try to talk boxing. You honestly think brook equates to Porter. Brook doesn't even throw body punches and he is not a come forward fighter. Thurman at least drops him when they fight.

 

Show me one single post where anyone 'equates Brook to Porter'.

 

I'm not sure what you're talking about. When did anyone equate Brook to Porter?

Also, I think I specifically stated that Thurman is very much a boxer-puncher. He's certainly not the best example of that, but my claim stands. He COULDN'T run all night, because he arguably lacks the legs/wind for 10-12 rounds of sustained movement/boxing. That being said, he boxed beautifully, and found some great work in tight spots.

Porter is really a great athlete. He is really coming along well. It's obvious that his background is in football, as his movement and efficiency in regards to footwork (cutting distance, making angles, lateral movement) still need some refinement, but he's looked pretty stellar as far as his current skill-level is concerned.

Also, ease up on the general boxing thread. I almost exclusively hang out in this area, and there are some really knowledgeable and helpful people here.

 

When the Best in Boxing fight eachother, these kind of close fight is what you get.

 

Your confusing wanting to survive with the need to win

 

Are you blind? Have you not seen the posts after the Thurman-Porter fight? Most people in this section are saying something like "Yep Brook beats Thurman for sure" because of how he did against Porter. Get your eyes checked and work on your reading skills.

 

Nah your post was good man. I'm just fed up with all of these people thinking Brook beats Thurman because Brook looked better against Porter. It doesn't make sense. Stylistically Brook and Porter are nothing alike. Completely different. It's starting to seem that every time I talk to someone in this section they completely ignore styles and only look at the resume. It's maddening!!!

 

To play devil's advocate though, stylistically, Thurman SHOULD struggle with Brook, if only because Brook will box Thurman all night. Thurman is not exactly all that great on the front foot. His power is best utilized when he's allowed to sit on his shots, or he can catch someone coming in. I think Brook would turn him a lot, and make it a boxing match which Thurman would have a tougher time with. I am not saying he can't win a fight like that, but he seems to have a dearth of boxer stylists he's beat on his resume. It would make for an interesting match just to see how he handles the movement and pace of the match.

 

I thought you meant equates as in style wise, people suggesting that Thurman vs Brook would look similar to vs Porter, which I haven't seen them doing (and would be absurdly stupid). I agree with your sentiments that the manner in which they fought Porter would have little bearing their match up. Apologies.

I would slightly favour Brook though. Mainly because of size. Don't think his ring weight has ever been revealed but I'm sure he's a massive weight cutter, a fraudulent welter.

Thurman is faster, and at least equally as skilled as Brook, but you see how he was unable to push Shawn back, and was struggling to tie his arms up. Brook being longer, with a stiff jab, is very significant as well.

 

The real on Thurman is he lacked the skill and intelligence to beat porter. He got out worked, outlanded, and hit with a consistant jab the whole night.
The real on Thurman is that he is a company guy like Canelo or Danny g and they are gonna force them down our throats weather we like it or not.
Win or lose.

 

Also, I have my doubts they'll ever fight. Thurman has quite reasonably set his sights on Garcia. Meanwhile, I believe Brook will move up soon (when the threat of Spence looms large, probably), and if there problems finalising the Vargas deal due to his demands, imagine how much he's gonna want to face Thurman. The man's as deluded as Khan.