How come Keith Thurman is never mentioned in the 154lb conversation?

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  1. 6'4south

    6'4south Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He may still be a little crude skillwise, I think he could challenge any of the current top 3 154lb's. With the type of power he posseses he can get away with his lapses in defense. I would like to see him in with Kirkland, Cotto, Canelo or Trout. Give the guy a shot, oh wait let me guess, he's to big and should be fighting in a higher weight division, right?!
     
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  2. MyName

    MyName Simon Adebisi Full Member

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    I think it's because he himself said he'd prefer to fight at 147.

    He's also somewh new to the big scene.
     
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  3. KOTF

    KOTF Bingooo Full Member

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    He was mentioned one time
     
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  4. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    He is still a prospect.
     
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  5. 6'4south

    6'4south Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think he's at least surpassed the "prospect" tag. He's ranked #3 by the WBA, #2 by the WBO and #9 by the IBF at 154.
     
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  6. natep

    natep Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He hasn't been really tested, so I don't get the hype around this fella. Secondly, who the hell is Keith Thurman? Before he cries for a title shot, let him be able to sell tickets. Cotto and Canelo can fight whomever they want until Thurman can prove to put butts in the seats.
     
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  7. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Until he passes the "Abregu" test... He is still a prospect.
     
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  8. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He's a good boxer, but the division is much too deep.
     
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  9. o_money

    o_money Boxing Junkie banned

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    1) His best wt is 147lb but he doesn't get fights there. 2) He's a prospect and they don't get mentioned as much unless they are can't miss'ers...he is not a can't miss'er.
     
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  10. Withwhatsmine

    Withwhatsmine Boxing Addict banned

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    People seem to write him off as a Haymon hype job. I want to see what he can do against better talent but this is the kind of guy you duck, I don't think he would be a walk over for any fighter and 147 or 154.
     
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  11. CASH_718

    CASH_718 "You ****ed Healy?" Full Member

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    ABC groups mean ****, he's still a prospect.
     
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  12. dwighttsharpe

    dwighttsharpe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He is scheduled to fight on the upcoming Hopkins-Cloud card in March.

    Rumor is they are trying to get Jan Zavek to fight him.
     
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  13. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Because he hasn't even fought a 12 rounder yet.
     
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  14. SweetHome_Bama

    SweetHome_Bama Loyal Member banned

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    HE is gonna have to step up his level of comp before that happens.
     
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  15. Taylor2010

    Taylor2010 Arranging chromosome injections for injured boxers Full Member

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    This seems to have slipped through unnoticed. But not by me. I smiled.
     
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