Round-by-Round: Keith Thurman vs. Josesito López - January 26, 2019

[Evander]

Scorecards

113-113
115-111
117-109



Thurman wins a majority

I had Thurman wide, he was beyond comfortable but for a couple of rounds. I’d liked to have seen more from him but he was always in front.

I agree.
No excuses but he did have a long layoff too, doubt he was expecting as rough of a ride in his comeback fight.

[Ricky]

Seriously? You wouldn’t watch him fight Crawford? Why on earth not?

He's so fvcking negative, I can't stomach performances like the one he put in tonight. I'd rather watch paint dry. At least the paint would be trying.

I’d give Pacquaio, despite his age, a chance against this guy. I’d rather see Crawford take him to pieces.

He looked like his punch resistance had gone tonight Vs a fat over-the-hill Lopez. PAC would make short work of him if Thurman got off his bike for a few seconds. But I still wouldn't watch him.

Thurman is a stink out merchant, fvck him.

[skanksta]

First fight in nearly 2 years.

The Thurman we saw tonight gets stopped by Spence or Thurman and probably even Porter.

But expect the Thurman who fights those guys (if he ever does) to be much improved over the one who struggled tonight.

A lengthy layoff is not easy to sweep aside.

Thurman stops himself?

MrPip is right tho'
I mean, what would Wilder have done to the Fury that fought Pianeta ?!
You can excuse a bad night at the office after 2 years+ out. The first 5 rounds he looked as good as ever, remember.

[Evander]

He's so fvcking negative, I can't stomach performances like the one he put in tonight. I'd rather watch paint dry. At least the paint would be trying.

I’d give Pacquaio, despite his age, a chance against this guy. I’d rather see Crawford take him to pieces.

He looked like his punch resistance had gone tonight Vs a fat over-the-hill Lopez. PAC would make short work of him if Thurman got off his bike for a few seconds. But I still wouldn't watch him.

Thurman is a stink out merchant, fvck him.

Take it easy it wasn't that bad .

[Covfefe]

He's so fvcking negative, I can't stomach performances like the one he put in tonight. I'd rather watch paint dry. At least the paint would be trying.

I’d give Pacquaio, despite his age, a chance against this guy. I’d rather see Crawford take him to pieces.

He looked like his punch resistance had gone tonight Vs a fat over-the-hill Lopez. PAC would make short work of him if Thurman got off his bike for a few seconds. But I still wouldn't watch him.

Thurman is a stink out merchant, fvck him.

But harsh for me, he looked class TWO YEARS ago against Danny Garcia. I have to say, naively, i assumed he was out juicing, he looked a bit poor tonight in comparison to two years ago.

[Covfefe]

It saddens me that a fighter I consider 'old' like James Degale is a year younger than myself.

[Ricky]

I’d give Pacquaio, despite his age, a chance against this guy. I’d rather see Crawford take him to pieces.

He looked like his punch resistance had gone tonight Vs a fat over-the-hill Lopez. PAC would make short work of him if Thurman got off his bike for a few seconds. But I still wouldn't watch him.

Thurman is a stink out merchant, fvck him.

Take it easy it wasn't that bad .

It really was. That was painful to watch. Why can't Thurman counter punch? He just gloves up and just back even with the most wild, inaccurate hooks Lopez swung from out of range. Dreadful. That version of Lopez would lose to domestic level fighters in the UK and he had Thurman on queer street. Spence would walk through Lopez in 2.

[IKSRTFO]

First fight in nearly 2 years.

The Thurman we saw tonight gets stopped by Spence or Thurman and probably even Porter.

But expect the Thurman who fights those guys (if he ever does) to be much improved over the one who struggled tonight.

A lengthy layoff is not easy to sweep aside.

A lot of people are too hard on him. He's coming back from a two year layoff.

[caldo2025]

Great fight. Very tough fight for Thurman’s first back. What is sad is that most idiotic boxing fans will point to Thurman not having power anymore or that he was rusty instead of crediting Lopez for coming into ring looking great. Clearly it was Jojosito’s best performance in a big fight with an elite boxer.

Both guys star should rise higher after tonight but fans are stupid. Ya you, and YOU...and your Sister too.

[brilo33]

It saddens me that a fighter I consider 'old' like James Degale is a year younger than myself.

ha i called a boxer an old man at 36 , year old than myself

[brilo33]

well one thing you can take from this fight,is thurman has heart , i think he needed the 12 any way

[Nightmare Roy]

It saddens me that a fighter I consider 'old' like James Degale is a year younger than myself.

Wish I was as young as he was

[Covfefe]

It saddens me that a fighter I consider 'old' like James Degale is a year younger than myself.

ha i called a boxer an old man at 36 , year old than myself

At least you’re older than me!

[brilo33]

It saddens me that a fighter I consider 'old' like James Degale is a year younger than myself.

ha i called a boxer an old man at 36 , year old than myself

At least you’re older than me!
[/wiser i like the term wiser thanks

[brilo33]

would thurman beat manny on that showing. i think a good keith thurmam would

[caldo2025]

would thurman beat manny on that showing. i think a good keith thurmam would

You guys new to the sport? Every great fighter explains how difficult it is coming back from a year lay-off never mind 2. Keep watching the sport and you’ll get it.

Imagine sitting on a couch for two years and then fighting a fired up, well trained boxer in one of the best camps in the sport with 8 ounce gloves? Thurman will be much better after going through this one and willing out the win.

[skanksta]

would thurman beat manny on that showing. i think a good keith thurmam would

Would be a really good fight - I'd certainly want to see it.
I'd fancy OneTime to be a bit better than he was tonight and nick it, but on tonight's showing he could make Manny look like a 28 year old featherweight again.
Intriguing.

[brilo33]

would thurman beat manny on that showing. i think a good keith thurmam would

You guys new to the sport? Every great fighter explains how difficult it is coming back from a year lay-off never mind 2. Keep watching the sport and you’ll get it.

Imagine sitting on a couch for two years and then fighting a fired up, well trained boxer in one of the best camps in the sport with 8 ounce gloves? Thurman will be much better after going through this one and willing out the win.

not at all new but, but manny is a big name , money , and as i said a good thurman would win , i dont think lopez fight was a particaly a bad fight for thurman ,it will get the rust of him for sure
first 3rds looked good , i think he should off tryed to get lopez out then when he hurt him,early on

[SenorPipino]

First fight in nearly 2 years.

The Thurman we saw tonight gets stopped by Spence or Thurman and probably even Porter.

But expect the Thurman who fights those guys (if he ever does) to be much improved over the one who struggled tonight.

A lengthy layoff is not easy to sweep aside.

Thurman stops himself?

Well he almost stopped himself by repeatedly pulling straight back, then finally getting caught.

But I think I meant Crawford. My usual proofreader is busy watching the Munguia card tonight.

[TheBeast]

Saturday 26, January 2019
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA
promoter DiBella Entertainment - Lou DiBella, TGB Promotions - Tom Brown
matchmaker John Beninati

heavyweight
Adam Kownacki 18 0 0
vs
Gerald Washington 19 2 1

Kownacki won by TKO



FULL CARD and VIDEO:
https://www.the13thround.com/phpBB2/vie ... 8&t=129371


ENJOY!!

[DrDuke]

The scorecards are OK, they reflect the fight. Thurman looked unconvincing. Lopez was majorly pressing uneffectively, but still had his moments. So, Thurman was far from ideal in the defence, while he wasn't too convincing in countering, although he caught Lopez perfectly in the 2nd. After such a perfprmance I won't pick Thurman against any of the other champs and maybe even Danny Garcia and Ugas, and Mikey Garcia FFS.