Is Keith Thurman the future of the welterweight division?

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  1. Leoh

    Leoh Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    We won't know before he fights Brook.
     
  2. bluebird

    bluebird Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Brook is better. Thurman has no jab.

    Spence looks great too.
     
  3. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    IDK only time will tell...

    He could be outboxed

    His stamina needs some work

    His expierance needs to be built on

    He has alot of potential just needs to stay on the ground which he seems to be doing.
     
  4. beachie17

    beachie17 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Overrated in my opinion but still could be one of the best in years to come. Has a few flaws that have been shown so far and it will be interesting to see if anymore become obvious once he gets in against someone who has a real go back at him.
     
  5. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior I'm vital ! Full Member

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    he should come into the ring to that sh it for sure
     
  6. Leonit

    Leonit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't know I was one of his biggest doubters. But in his demeanor there is something from SSM/ODHL era the guy is willing to fight anyone. I'm not sure he will win all the fights Brook for example looks really solid. But he will be in the mix and will help for a new better era at WW. The top dogs at the moment are recycled fighters from the lower weights.
     
  7. Piece

    Piece Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes.

    He would outbox Brook, and catch up to Khan or outslug Khan, depending on how Khan wanted it.

    Pac and Mayweather won't be fighting anymore, especially Mayweather who will be in recovery.

    Porter could be tough, but Thurman's power and movement should see him through. But Porter does have one hell of a chin.
     
  8. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    Definitely yes. He has the tools, heart and desire to be up there for sure.
     
  9. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I agree with this, I've been hating on Brook for a while, but I see no more reason to deny this. Even though he held like a punk against Porter, he still won decisive.

    Brook and Thurman are the future.
     
  10. Proud Warrior

    Proud Warrior Well-Known Member banned

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    There is one thing I have noticed about Thurman that Brook has in common, they both need a challenge and to be motivated,the better the opposition the better they fight. Having seen lots of Brook and a little of Thurman Brook is in a totally different league.
     
  11. Sunchild78

    Sunchild78 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He's one of a few fighters that possibly could be.
     
  12. mafioso

    mafioso Well-Known Member Full Member

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    after pac and may retire probably as undisputed welterweight champ for the winner,the division will go crazy nobody will be able to dominate they all gonna have to take some lost :bbb

    I think Crawford is overlooked he is coming for those big fights at welter :good
     
  13. Sunchild78

    Sunchild78 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree, theirs to many talents on the rise. Thurman, Brook, Spence jr, Broner, Crawford, Porter, etc etc.
     
  14. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior I'm vital ! Full Member

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    is why may and pac are cashing out ;)

    its a dog eat dog world and once your teeth are brittle you lose your bite