Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman on July 20

[karmakeddon]

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Technically, he can't just hang up his gloves. I'm sure when he signed with Al Haymon, it could be 3 to 5 fight contract. So this is just his 2nd fight under Premier Boxing, so he will definitely fight win or lose against Thurman.

Pac's version that fought Cotto will annihilate all current 147 lbs champions no doubt.

True that. But at his age though, it will become harder and harder for him to get back to what he was. Age is a real thing, and even if he trains like hell, the closest he could get is to the form he was just after the Money fight, and that is impressive in itself too. Just to think of it, he will always be a top draw fighter, so Al Haymon will most likely milk him till his contract runs out.

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[Sanitough]

OK... Pacman will be the overwhelming favorite here... But just for fun.... what will happen if he loses to Thurman?

People would still love pacman, some would say he was robbed of if ever he will be knock out, people will say he is old.
That's how fans react, they are bias, hehe, I am bias too as I am a fan.

PACMAN loses to Jeff Horn, so it's possible he will loss against Thurman which is better than HORN.

[Caladonian]

OK... Pacman will be the overwhelming favorite here... But just for fun.... what will happen if he loses to Thurman?

People would still love pacman, some would say he was robbed of if ever he will be knock out, people will say he is old.
That's how fans react, they are bias, hehe, I am bias too as I am a fan.

PACMAN loses to Jeff Horn, so it's possible he will loss against Thurman which is better than HORN.

I like that opinions, as a fan we will look for reasons and we will not ended up hating Pacman, he's one of those best fighter that we've seen from this arena, so even he will lose the fight we will still love him as a fighter who gives a lots of enjoyment from this game.

Still believing that he will win and take the advantage being experienced champs.

[Johnzky]

OK... Pacman will be the overwhelming favorite here... But just for fun.... what will happen if he loses to Thurman?

People would still love pacman, some would say he was robbed of if ever he will be knock out, people will say he is old.
That's how fans react, they are bias, hehe, I am bias too as I am a fan.

Yeah Pacman is older now and he’s spread and skills are not enough for the young and great fighter like Horn and now Thurman but it’s ok since for sure Manny will fight till the end with all his power

PACMAN loses to Jeff Horn, so it's possible he will loss against Thurman which is better than HORN.

If he loss in Thurman,the for sure he will consider retiring already because Mayweather seems to not accepting The fight so there’s no need for him to stay fighting at his age

[Maslate]

OK... Pacman will be the overwhelming favorite here... But just for fun.... what will happen if he loses to Thurman?

People would still love pacman, some would say he was robbed of if ever he will be knock out, people will say he is old.
That's how fans react, they are bias, hehe, I am bias too as I am a fan.

Yeah Pacman is older now and he’s spread and skills are not enough for the young and great fighter like Horn and now Thurman but it’s ok since for sure Manny will fight till the end with all his power

PACMAN loses to Jeff Horn, so it's possible he will loss against Thurman which is better than HORN.

If he loss in Thurman,the for sure he will consider retiring already because Mayweather seems to not accepting The fight so there’s no need for him to stay fighting at his age

That depends on how he lose, if it's by a controversial decision again, he might still fight.
But if Manny has plans to run for Presidency, then I guess he will remain active in the sports of boxing, no matter who's opponent he will fight.
Most important is he will remain popular and he will continue to make money.

[Kemarit]

Pacquiao has indeed started his preparation for his upcoming fight with Thurman as seen in Philippine local news. He started light training and doing some sit-ups so it's all good. Funny though that his trainer, Buboy Fernandez has won this election, as vice-mayor if I'm not mistaken.  . Manny Pacquiao also mentioned that Congress will officially open after his fight with Thurman, so it means that he will have 110% on his training and preparation because this is a big fight for him.

[Oasisman]

Pacquiao has indeed started his preparation for his upcoming fight with Thurman as seen in Philippine local news. He started light training and doing some sit-ups so it's all good. Funny though that his trainer, Buboy Fernandez has won this election, as vice-mayor if I'm not mistaken.  . Manny Pacquiao also mentioned that Congress will officially open after his fight with Thurman, so it means that he will have 110% on his training and preparation because this is a big fight for him.

Lol at Buboy Fernandez, everyone really wants to be involved in the dirty business, "politics" as they call it lol.
Anyway, I agree that this is gonna be a big fight again for the Pacman, and preparation only shows how he respects his opponent. Thurman is a younger opponent and is hungry for win via K.O, lets see how Manny would handle this kind of fighter.

[bittraffic]

Pacquiao has indeed started his preparation for his upcoming fight with Thurman as seen in Philippine local news. He started light training and doing some sit-ups so it's all good. Funny though that his trainer, Buboy Fernandez has won this election, as vice-mayor if I'm not mistaken.  . Manny Pacquiao also mentioned that Congress will officially open after his fight with Thurman, so it means that he will have 110% on his training and preparation because this is a big fight for him.

Lol at Buboy Fernandez, everyone really wants to be involved in the dirty business, "politics" as they call it lol.
Anyway, I agree that this is gonna be a big fight again for the Pacman, and preparation only shows how he respects his opponent. Thurman is a younger opponent and is hungry for win via K.O, lets see how Manny would handle this kind of fighter.

They are now into politics and boxing. Its possible that he can be a president one day, Philippines has elected presidents that end up a disaster and its only now that they have the popular president that's been bad mouthing US lol. Anyway this isn't the first time that pacman is going to fight someone bigger than him and undefeated. It must be a great fight to see on the ring side.

[Johnzky]

OK... Pacman will be the overwhelming favorite here... But just for fun.... what will happen if he loses to Thurman?

People would still love pacman, some would say he was robbed of if ever he will be knock out, people will say he is old.
That's how fans react, they are bias, hehe, I am bias too as I am a fan.

Yeah Pacman is older now and he’s spread and skills are not enough for the young and great fighter like Horn and now Thurman but it’s ok since for sure Manny will fight till the end with all his power

PACMAN loses to Jeff Horn, so it's possible he will loss against Thurman which is better than HORN.

If he loss in Thurman,the for sure he will consider retiring already because Mayweather seems to not accepting The fight so there’s no need for him to stay fighting at his age

That depends on how he lose, if it's by a controversial decision again, he might still fight.
But if Manny has plans to run for Presidency, then I guess he will remain active in the sports of boxing, no matter who's opponent he will fight.
Most important is he will remain popular and he will continue to make money.

What controversial do you mean?Jeff Horn beat Manny fairly and that’s not controversial same as mayweather so there is no fight that questionable,I am a Pacquiao’s fan from the start of non pro boxing until this very moment but all his fight is fair and for me nothing is not in right decisions

And about the political career,you are right mate that if he has a plan in the highest position then he must remain popular things that he won’t have when he retires early so let’s just wait until 2022 for what the future might bring him and the countrymen

[rodel caling]

Pacquiao has indeed started his preparation for his upcoming fight with Thurman as seen in Philippine local news. He started light training and doing some sit-ups so it's all good. Funny though that his trainer, Buboy Fernandez has won this election, as vice-mayor if I'm not mistaken.  . Manny Pacquiao also mentioned that Congress will officially open after his fight with Thurman, so it means that he will have 110% on his training and preparation because this is a big fight for him.

Lol at Buboy Fernandez, everyone really wants to be involved in the dirty business, "politics" as they call it lol.
Anyway, I agree that this is gonna be a big fight again for the Pacman, and preparation only shows how he respects his opponent. Thurman is a younger opponent and is hungry for win via K.O, lets see how Manny would handle this kind of fighter.

I'm obvious if manny pacman lose this fight and he decde to retire for buboy fernandez looking for another source of income.
But I believe manny handle this fight to take get win, because not on for the money is also for the pride and the goal to convince meyweather for last remacth decision. Let's wait enjoy the fight...

[sunsilk]

Pacquiao has indeed started his preparation for his upcoming fight with Thurman as seen in Philippine local news. He started light training and doing some sit-ups so it's all good. Funny though that his trainer, Buboy Fernandez has won this election, as vice-mayor if I'm not mistaken.  . Manny Pacquiao also mentioned that Congress will officially open after his fight with Thurman, so it means that he will have 110% on his training and preparation because this is a big fight for him.

His teams seems to gain popularity and charisma as long they are tied to him. I guess everyone that works on Pacquiao team can have that chance to win in local elections. Well I guess its also a success for Manny whenever he sees his men win the elections.

Since the election and campaign period is over, there will be more excuse for him as he goes full time on training.

[pinoycash]

Nah, though Manny's opponent is undefeated but because of experience to which Manny has more advantage compared to his Opponent then Manny is at advantage. We could also compare their strength, speed and power punches and it clearly also Manny has the advantage.

Age does not defy Manny on his fighting skills from speed and power punches. For sure that Manny's oppponent will going to run. Manny has still the killer instinct.

Manny is a formidable fighter and already beat the likes of marquez and morales during their prime. So Manny can easily finish Thurman in a 12 round Unanimous decision. There will no knockout since both are good fighters and thurman will try to finish 12 round bout by simply running and circling in the ring

[huhhuh18]

Manny's reign has ended and he should accept it or else he'll disgrace himself one day. It's interesting when you see boxing OGs taking the heat against undefeated upcoming boxers. This is gonna be awesome. My bet is on Keith mehn!!!

[Twinkledoe]

Dont know why people do say that Thurman is dangerous one.Getting the records of him https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Thurman



Still unbeatable with high percentage of knockout.A worthy opponent but experience would be always a great factor.

Nice stats for Thurman and this is like a decider's match for him. Will he retain the no lose position? or will Manny put stain to his record?

Have to say that I am not very impressed with his skills. It' going to be pretty easy for Pacman.

I'm not into both side but they are all different fighters and has different styles. Experience wise, Manny got this but I don't think it would be that easy, we will see on how this fight will create another history for both fighters on July.

I assume if this is going to be a fair fight Manny has the best chance to win here but if this all about the judges who rule the game then chances are Keith Thurman would be unbeatable just like FM. But of course, in the eyes of the audiences, we always know who will win after the fight.

Well, let's just see what this young boy got when faced with the 8-time world champion.

Judges is really one of the factor that can affect each fight outcomes.It would really be controversial  if they would make decisions which is oppositely obvious on what world is seeing.They wont risk out their
names unless if its a close fight and wont end up on a TKO then possibility of split decision would happen.

If Manny will keep up his discipline of training before the fight, I believe he can still win this fight. Though much older than Thurman, but he knows the ins and outs so to speak. Still interesting to watch this fight to happen...

[Oceat]

Manny's reign has ended and he should accept it or else he'll disgrace himself one day. It's interesting when you see boxing OGs taking the heat against undefeated upcoming boxers. This is gonna be awesome. My bet is on Keith mehn!!!

I think it's Manny's passion and you can't just remove it from someone when they really love it, they will always try to find a way. He already lost several times but look at him, still fighting but if he knows he can't handle boxing anymore then he will surely quit. Just let them fight each other because AFAIK Manny has still a heavy punch in him.

[jakelyson]

Manny is back, and this time he will be fighting a young upcoming and dangerous fighters in Keith Thurman.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman Official, July 20 on PPV

The long-expected announcement of the Keith Thurman-Manny Pacquiao fight finally was made Saturday night during FOX’s telecast from Fairfax, Virginia.

Thurman-Pacquiao has been scheduled July 20. Their welterweight title bout will headline a FOX Pay-Per-View show.

Their 12-round fight is expected to take place at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

https://www.boxingscene.com/manny-pacquiao-vs-keith-thurman-official-july-20-on-ppv--138930

Where Manny fanboys at? 

I can't believe Manny Pacquiao still chooses to fight in the ring. In his age, he better retire. Let the young blood reign the box. He is already successful boxer with a career as a Philippine Senator. He should focus on that instead.

Just let them fight each other because AFAIK Manny has still a heavy punch in him.

It does not matter if he still has the punch. He is fighting an athletic boxer almost half his age. If his younger opponent landed a lucky punch, his health may not take it. He can end badly injured.

[judeafante]

Manny is back, and this time he will be fighting a young upcoming and dangerous fighters in Keith Thurman.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman Official, July 20 on PPV

The long-expected announcement of the Keith Thurman-Manny Pacquiao fight finally was made Saturday night during FOX’s telecast from Fairfax, Virginia.

Thurman-Pacquiao has been scheduled July 20. Their welterweight title bout will headline a FOX Pay-Per-View show.

Their 12-round fight is expected to take place at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

https://www.boxingscene.com/manny-pacquiao-vs-keith-thurman-official-july-20-on-ppv--138930

Where Manny fanboys at? 

I can't believe Manny Pacquiao still chooses to fight in the ring. In his age, he better retire. Let the young blood reign the box. He is already successful boxer with a career as a Philippine Senator. He should focus on that instead.

Just let them fight each other because AFAIK Manny has still a heavy punch in him.

It does not matter if he still has the punch. He is fighting an athletic boxer almost half his age. If his younger opponent landed a lucky punch, his health may not take it. He can end badly injured.

I did not see that in his last two fights, in fact, he is the aggressor and a heavy puncher on both fights, he still at it, he still a hard puncher and still move fast, there is still no weakness in his style, he just matured and very careful on how he moves.

[TheCoinGrabber]

I just hope Manny would lose so he can finally decide to retire for good and focus on something else.

You know, like being a senator since his fantards keep voting him back into office. Or I dunno, focus on being a pseudo-pastor. Just get out of boxing already.

[bisdak40]

I just hope Manny would lose so he can finally decide to retire for good and focus on something else.

You know, like being a senator since his fantards keep voting him back into office. Or I dunno, focus on being a pseudo-pastor. Just get out of boxing already.

Lol, if he would lose this fight with Thurman, a rematch is very eminent and this might lead to a trilogy  , unfinished business they will say. As i have posted earlier maybe this is one of the last two fights left in him and the big one might be a rematch with Floyd Mayweather. He need the money for his political plan in the future that is why he still fight, passion for boxing is a lame excuse .

[Dreamchaser21]

I just hope Manny would lose so he can finally decide to retire for good and focus on something else.

You know, like being a senator since his fantards keep voting him back into office. Or I dunno, focus on being a pseudo-pastor. Just get out of boxing already.

There's so much money on boxing so he will not retire easily, well he already have a good life now and even he lose the fight for sure he can live for good as a senator. This fight should be a good fight so if ever he will retire, at least he won on his last fight. Let's not wish for him to retire right now, he will be missed for sure.