Thurman Promises to be an Old School Champ

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  1. JohnAnthony

    JohnAnthony Boxing Junkie banned

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    I really like this guy. And I hope this is true. Boxing needs another Evander Holyfield Type Fighter:

    Thurman:

    "This is what I've got to say: I'm an exciting fighter in the world of boxing. I have an '0,' and I'm not afraid to let it go. Yes, we've got good fights and we're moving well in my career. But I, as a fighter, personally, I am willing to take the risk, and I am willing to fight the fights that most other fighters won't fight," said Thurman.

    "I'm not really worried about really ducking and dodging and collecting that bank roll. I want to be a true champion. I'm old school. I want to be an old-school champion. I want to be that[url] Sugar Ray Leonard [/url]type of champion. That [url]Tommy Hearns[/url] type of champion. The [url]Roberto Duran[/url] champion. [url]Aaron Pryor. [/url][url]Marvin Hagler. [/url]That's what Keith Thurman's about. Evander Holyfield and guys like that paved the way for me to do what I do."
     
    JohnAnthony, Mar 13, 2013
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  2. Jim Jeffries

    Jim Jeffries Ring General banned Full Member

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    I think he gets beat decisively when he steps up in competition from here on. It might improve him as a fighter if he loses, though.


    The Quintana and Zaveck fights were deceiving as both of them were done.
     
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  3. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    WAR "UMA" THURMAN! :ibutt

    That's what I like to hear... no more premadonnas in the next generation.
    No more **** like; "What if I lose?!", "He hasn't proven himself enough yet (so I fight a sissy instead)", "Legacy don't pay bills"...

    :bbb
     
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  4. JohnAnthony

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    hell yeah baby.

    There's a bull**** thing going around about how you need to protect that 0

    I love this guys attitude.
     
    JohnAnthony, Mar 13, 2013
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  5. brnxhands

    brnxhands Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I like Thurman
     
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  6. ROACH

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    He's the anti Floyd Mayweather
     
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  7. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    Great attitude to have. But can he keep it up? Nearly all young fighters have that "I'll fight anybody" mentality. But that soon changes when they've collected their cheques and have a built up a resume/brand that needs protecting.
     
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  8. SJS19

    SJS19 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    :deal
     
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  9. pathmanc1986

    pathmanc1986 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I WILL FIGHT ANYONE! (that Al Haymon tells me to)
     
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  10. Xerant

    Xerant Gotta Hate negociations! Full Member

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    Aiming high with that limited skill set.
     
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  11. FilipMNE

    FilipMNE Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If he stays true to these words every true fan will love him, to many bull**** champions around...
     
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  12. Tyler-Durden

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    Show me, don't tell me.
     
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  13. JohnAnthony

    JohnAnthony Boxing Junkie banned

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    i agree but not all.

    You do get the "ill fight anyone guys"

    Oscar, Hopkins, Margo, Holyfield, Paul Williams

    Some fighters realize that it don't matter. I'd pay to watch Ortiz and Khan no matter how many times they lose cos they're fun.
     
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  14. JohnAnthony

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    Quit hating. He's referring to the type of champion he wants to be (fight anyone)

    This attitude is Better for us boxing fans
     
    JohnAnthony, Mar 13, 2013
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  15. stanislove12

    stanislove12 Active Member Full Member

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    I like the guy... i mean it could all be talk but still he isn't taking easy fights, he is moving in the right direction and he is still fresh... he might lose but his attitude (if his words are true) is freaking awesome.

    people shouldn't be bitching about this guy because he wants to be a great champion... if i remember correctly many people here were calling for the upset when Thurman fought Quintana and Zaveck.
     
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