Vernon Forrest vs Keith Thurman @147

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  1. Jay1990

    Jay1990 Active Member Full Member

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    Who wins
     
  2. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    Forrest by wide UD. I think he would outbox and out work Thurman.
     
  3. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Forrest by clear decision. Don't see too much special about Thurman so far. Forrest has a big height and reach advantage, and is a much more complete and skilled technician. Not even sure Thurman has a power advantage.
     
  4. N_ N___

    N_ N___ Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Thurman is kind of a second rate Mosley. I think Forrest would be too classy for him.


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  5. IntentionalButt

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    Viper by meticulous-breakdown late TKO.
     
  6. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Not sure I see the stylistic comparison with Thurman and Mosley? :huh
     
  7. N_ N___

    N_ N___ Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I feel like they're both guys who create an illusion of being pure boxers but have holes beneath the surface. If the opponent starts to exploit the holes, then they try to cover it up with aggression.
     
  8. Richmondpete

    Richmondpete Real fighters do road work Full Member

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    HUGE mismatch
     
  9. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Ah, okay, when you put it like that. I thought you meant in terms of their mechanics, which I found hard to reconcile when pulling up images in my head of both in action. I guess both fall under the boxer-puncher umbrella (with Shane's brand personalized by Papa Jack and dubbed "power-boxing" :roll:, really just fast slugging with some angles of movement and little use for the jab except as throwaway or diversion) but they don't look alike plying their respective trades. But, in a broader sense, what you said in your explanation about their habits is true enough of both. :good
     
  10. Xplosive

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    Definitely Forrest.