Keith Thurman should’ve fought more animusly against Pacquiao
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- July 22, 2019
- 8:46 pm
Marcellus Wiley gives his thoughts on Manny Pacquiao beating Keith Thurman on Saturday night.
Hear why Marcellus is disappointed Keith didn’t bring more animus to the fight.
Do you think Keith Thurman’s performance against Manny Pacquiao would have been different if he fought more aggressively earlier on in the match? Why or why not?
Keith Thurman, the WBA super welterweight champion, recently faced off against Manny Pacquiao in a highly anticipated boxing match. While both fighters put on a good show, Thurman’s performance has been criticized by some for not being aggressive enough. Many believe that he should have fought more animusly against Pacquiao, especially since he was the younger and theoretically stronger fighter.
Firstly, it’s important to note that Thurman was facing off against one of the most dominant boxers of all time. Pacquiao has won titles in eight different weight classes and has fought some of the biggest names in boxing history. His experience and skill set were always going to be a challenge for Thurman, who was only 30 years old at the time of the fight.
However, that doesn’t excuse the fact that Thurman seemed hesitant to engage with Pacquiao at times during the fight. He spent much of the early rounds circling the ring and throwing sporadic jabs, rather than really going after Pacquiao. This allowed Pacquiao to dictate the pace of the fight and rack up points with well-timed combinations.
It wasn’t until the later rounds that Thurman started to really engage with Pacquiao and take some risks. He landed a few big shots and even knocked Pacquiao down in the first round, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory. Ultimately, Pacquiao won the fight by split decision.
So why didn’t Thurman fight more animusly against Pacquiao? Some speculate that he was trying to conserve his energy and pace himself for a longer fight. Others believe that he may have been intimidated by Pacquiao’s reputation and skill set.
Whatever the reason, it’s clear that Thurman missed an opportunity to really go after Pacquiao and potentially win the fight. He had the physical advantages, but seemed hesitant to really use them to his advantage. If he had fought more aggressively and taken more risks early on, the outcome of the fight could have been very different.
In conclusion, Keith Thurman’s performance against Manny Pacquiao has been criticized for not being aggressive enough. He had the physical advantages over Pacquiao, but seemed hesitant to engage fully. If he had fought more animusly and taken more risks early on, he may have had a better chance of winning the fight. It’s important to learn from this experience and adapt in future matches, especially against top-tier opponents.
