Former welterweight champion Keith “One Time” Thurman commented on his 12-round unanimous decision over former super lightweight champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
“This was a comeback fight after two and a half years away,” said Thurman. “I wish I had my best performance, but I did the best I could under the circumstances. “I grade this performance a C+ or B- for myself…we rocked him. We weren’t able to put him down and out, but we had a great performance and a great fight.
“I want the belts. I want the champions. I want to be back on top, so whoever is willing to send Keith Thurman the contract, let’s go!”
Ummmm you need to fight a real Welterweight! The welterweight division is definitely drying up
Thurman beats Crawford all day long.
Boots Enis in 2!
Absolutely………..wrong! Lol
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– I fell asleep after the 8th Round.
– Did I miss anything ??
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Besides Thurman getting his body bashed in, u really didnt miss much. I almost did the same my friend!
You must have watched a different fight. Even the commentators were saying that Barrios had only landed 11 body punches by the end of the 10th round. Clearly not a case of Thurman getting his body bashed at all, but more a case of an apparent Thurman hater spreading a mis truth and attempting to make it gospel.
Lets me repharse for you and see if it makes u feel better. Nope, he didnt take a beating to the body, ur right about that, that is why I chose the words I did.especially with only 11 shots to the body. But he did get bashed with a couple of body shots that hurt him so bad that dude had to spit his mouth piece out so he could breathe. No hating, jus facts. Unless u didnt see that part bro.
Credit to Thurman for using his grandmother’s ribs in the fight.
Reddington: man, that comment had me rolling! I needed that! Thanks bud!!
That’s your problem right there! Don’t listen to the commentators! I see this mistake all the time with newbies. SMH
Such a wasted talent. 5-1 and no ko’s in the last 7 years? What’s the matter with you?
Welcome to boxing in the 21st century. There are 1/10th as many “active” fighters, 1/20th as many boxing matches, and the average title holder and ranked fighter averages 1 or at best 2 fights a year.
While Thurman hasn’t fought much in the past 7 years, he’s only slightly less active than just about every other ranked boxer on the planet.
It’s difficult for a sport to hang onto it’s fans, let alone create new ones, when there is so little activity, especially significant fights. While the years pass waiting for significant matchups, the boxers get older and their skills decline.
Not only that but average fights at best are ppv
Thurman had much ring rust based on his performance. Yes, I think we expected to see this. Thurman was pushing his wide punches especially in the middle rounds with minimal head movement as he used his offense. Thurman’s body mechanics rather favored a slower aging fighter in my opinion. Yes, it’s obvious Thurman wants a “sooner than later” title shot so he can cash in a bank check and not stay in the game too long. I am sarcastically entertained with Thurman’s trash talking thinking he is ready to “bang” with the best after seeing this rusty performance with much more future training needing accomplished. Thurman needs a few more tune-ups with some serious threat contenders and then maybe he can make his trash talking more marketable.
Agreed. Spot on with expectations. That’s why he fought a smaller guy, in terms of weight. I’m not sure we’ll ever see him as good as before the injury when he was far more accurate and had seemingly a lot more pop. Sucks for Crawford because if he beats Thurman now he won’t get the credit.
Great to hear from you, Anthony.
Exactly scoobs!! Excellent points
Thurman’s glass ribs say “see you in the next administration.”
Thurman is washed up, hes not at world level, just domestic level I.e. Broner.
Tonight proved it.
Why is everyone giving Keith a hard time? It’s called ring rust, he did better than most after a long layoff.
Law. We all agree with you on ring rust. We know that ring rust can take a great fighter and show a mediocre performance. With the opponent he had in front of him, it shld have still been an easier night for Thurman. This is why they chose barrios. That was to shake the ring rust AND give him a huge confidence booster. Well he shook the ring rust off, but when A 140lb’er practically breaks ur rub, not so confident anymore
There’s really no such thing as “ring rust”. These fighters live in the gym most of their life, so that’s just an overused excuse. It’s called the “here and now”, people.
Nothing special about Thurman, even in this fight. He just hasn’t been in the mix for many years. He was never impressive, especially in losing to Pacquiao. He’ll be 34 this year, is in a race against Father Time, so I can understand his urgency with trying to get big money fights while his name still has some value. He relies too much on loud mouth hype, so in my view, he needs to talk less, fight more. Next fight should be in a couple months.
Well, he can always, “turn back the clock” as so many have done recently with a new “nutritional program” and extend his career by 6 years. LOL!!!!
How I spent $75 without ordering the fight; $18 breakfast at my fav diner, $25 Burger and a couple of beers for lunch and finally ordered a pizza and a couple of beers for dinner $32=== $75! Watched the highlights on YouTube this morning! Thanks Keith! You made this one easy for me lol
I had all those things for less than $25 and didn’t see the fight anway. Knew it would be a snoozefest. Thurman can’t KO anyone anymore.
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Comments are aligned here with Thurman. Wasted too many years on the sidelines, either injured or not. He has the biggest machine controlling venues, titles and judges, yet never ran with it.
I’m sure he’s regretting not fighting Crawford when the iron was hot.
At most, 3 carefully selected fights where it’s the usual high reward for minimum risk and call it a day because any of the belt holders will smoke him at this point.
Shut up! You ain’t getting no belt. You’ll have to go through Vergil Ortiz, Boots Innis, Speedy Ellis, Boutaev, and Avenesyan to make your ambition realistic or even possible. And I did not mentioned the current champs. You have a hard road to travel.
Oh yeah, that’s right. I forgot about the new lions in the division. That’s a pretty steep hill to climb.
Hey Thurman, link up with the Canelo camp from here on out. He’ll hook you up with some of that Kobe steak.
he could challenge crawford which he has a good chance in beating him, crawford is not what he used to be. I say go for crawford fight now!!
Porter did decently against Crawford so Thurman has a decent shot, too. But It seems unlikely he wins. In a competition of counterpunching ability or aggression I think Crawford wins.
talk talk. step it up Thurman. fight Crawford. or another top true 147lber. spence, ugas winner at the least
I’m assuming he’s going to fight Romero next now that he’s free and clear and he’s still mandatory, but I wonder if PBC would put Tank Davis in with Keith Thurman.
Rough crowd. Thurman was only defeated by Pac Man. Even with the lisp, Thurman also deals with the media well. I anticipate more boxing activity from Thurman because he must regain the boxing public’s trust.
Anyhow, Thurman needs more work before he deals with the top guns at 147. Thurman will need to double up his jab to close the distance for his right hand or else somebody will create serious counter punching problems to Thurman. I know h*ll has no fury like a well placed body punch, but including some previous fights, Thurman does not absorb body punches well. Top 147 pounders are fully aware of Thurman’s weakness to his body, and this may eventually cause his defeat(s) against the top guns at 147.
Before dealing with the top guns at 147, Thurman should focus on three (3) more decent/competitive fights to work on a distance closing jab (for setting up his right hand); to gain the public’s trust in his physical health; to get more conditioned for absorbing body punches (if possible); and to get officially recognized in the rankings.
I am glad to see Thurman in the 147 pound mix, and I hope to see him stay active in 2022 and definitely in 2023.
Good assessment. I think Keith needs one more fight. Three would be a luxury at this age and with his historical fragility.
So much unwarranted hate for Thurman. He’s a solid fight fighter that’s almost always in a good fight and who try’s to knockout his opponents. He’s definitely a top 5 welterweight. Good footwork, solid punch, above average defense and head movement. What’s not to like?? He’s far more likable than that braindead mongoloid Spence
Berserker, i feel ya man, BUT all these injuries and time away have clearly slowed him down. Years back, dude was unstoppable. Yesterday, he seemed human. I can see ur point of view with a top 5 ranking. IMO, i wld place him at a top 10. Too many young hungry lions ready to attack IF/when given the opportunity. Idk. I do hope for the best for him. Hes a legit down to earth dude!
He’s gonna price himself out and not get a shot.
at least he is willing. personally I like Keith, but Bud only fights either totally shot fighters retiring, or someone 10 pounds lighter. Thurman actually hits back and Bud wants none of that.
Dude is delusional, no disrespect to Barrios but He had nothin and Thurman couldn’t do shit with him, he talkin the belts but made not even a footnote let alone a statement about his return. With this sleeper he’s lookin for a payday?
I used to be a fan, but 1 time is done at elite level. He won’t get the big fights against the titlists at 147 and V. Ortiz mauls him, while Boots knocks him out.
I agree Chris.
Didn’t finish the fight. I knew at rd 5 this opponent was not gonna be aggressive snout to make Thurman sweat. I caught the rest a little ltr, and this version of Thurman won’t be able to provide any showstopper performances. If this showing is enough to get him fed to the wolves, I say offer him up as sacrifice to the Fight Lords! Let him go down in flames against Crawford. That will provide him the ending he seeks.
He can likely do better against Crawford if he has one or two more fight beforehand. But yeah likely loses to Crawford. Interestingly Crawford might be next to fall to the wolves himself with this new crop of fighters. Crawford looking older too.
He fought a jr. welterweight and one that people have been generous with his not a top 10 welterweight and why are some fighters losing fights and retaining high rankings and others are not is the same old song money talks and the sanctioning bodies do the rest.
Very happy for Keith. 1). He fought a great fight. And he doesn’t have to change his name to “2 Times”. Just yet. Good luck Keith. Go get em!
2) Barrios Is great for boxing. I’m sure he surprised Keith. Good luck Mario! Stay strong!