Hot prospect and Welterweight contender Keith Thurman (25-0, 21 KO) has now officially called out Floyd Mayweather. Nobody saw that one coming, of course. Despite fancying his chances against the planet’s number one fighter and highest paid athlete, Thurman also recently told FightHub TV that he respects Mayweather and his decision.
If Thurman is looking to seriously land this fight, it would seem more than a little late to start gunning for it via ‘verbal persuasion’. And to be honest, with both men carefully advised by Al Haymon, it’s doubtful this fight will ever take place. Certainly not in September, which is when Mayweather’s last fight – as it currently stands – will unfold.
Mayweather is the biggest star on Haymon’s books right now, and it’s a given to say he wouldn’t want to risk Thurman clocking up a defeat at this stage of his career. If this is to be Mayweather’s final bout in September, an unblemished record for Thurman would seem far more appealing and lucrative for their pairs’ future business in the sport.
Here’s what Thurman had to tell Mayweather via FightHub TV:
Let us know your thoughts on Thurman’s words and whether Thurman’s dreams have any chance of materializing.
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