Manny Pacquiao will go down as one of the greatest ever to step in the ring. As a 40-year-old, he’s hoping to not be a stepping stone for younger fighters when they go toe-to-toe.
In the upcoming fight against undefeated American Keith Thurman, Pacquiao will look to keep his hot streak going. After losing to Floyd Mayweather, Pacquiao has won four of his last five fights.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: July 15th, 9:00 p.m. (EST)
Online bookmaker SportsBetting has Pacquiao at -145 for the upcoming bout.
Thurman enters this bout with a record of 29-0-1. He is no doubt a dominant force in the sport but lost two years of his career due to a car accident that sidelined him.
Thurman will hope to execute a game plan in which he uses his size and strength as an advantage. His jab will be able to keep Pacquiao at a distance. Pacquiao dropped a decision because his opponent was able to use their size to their advantage. If Thurman manages to do so in the upcoming fight, Manny won’t have an answer.
Pacquiao is experienced in fighting younger opponents. His four wins since losing to Mayweather all came against younger opponents. If Manny can slip inside and land hard punches, eliminating Thurman’s ability to get fully extended, this could be the difference-maker in a Pacquaio victory.
Even boxing legends are split as to who will walk away victorious. Roy Jones Jr. likes Pacquiao due to his experience, while Sugar Ray Leonard likes the talent, power and speed of Thurman.
One of these legends will be proven right when the two boxers step in the ring. Will Thurman be able to defeat Pacquiao and launch his career into the stratosphere?
